SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATIONPub 78
Pub 78
Est.
1928
Fiscal Year Start
Not available
Organization Type
990s
Not available
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The Santa Barbara Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses primarily on grantmaking in California, with additional funding in New York and Massachusetts. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION OF SANTA BARBARA
$1.3M
6%

UNITED WAY OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY INC
$1.2M
5%

SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
$1.1M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
395
Median 1st year grant
$23.1K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION?
No. SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION give?
SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and Massachusetts. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $23 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2020, SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION awarded about 400 grants, totaling nearly $24 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2020, SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 380 grantees. Recent grantees include SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION OF SANTA BARBARA, UNITED WAY OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY INC, and SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION?
SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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