ST FRANCIS FOUNDATION OF SANTA BARBARA
Carpinteria, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
23-7137119
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Single Organization Support
Regional Funder
Carpinteria, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
23-7137119
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Single Organization Support
Regional Funder
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The St. Francis Foundation of Santa Barbara is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in California, with additional support for projects in North Carolina and Illinois. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE MISSION OF ST. FRANCIS FOUNDATION OF SANTA BARBARA IS TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT HEALTH CARE IN THE ST. FRANCIS TRADITION IN THE SANTA BARBARA SOUTH COAST COMMUNITY, WITH PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO THOSE MOST IN NEED.
Cause Areas
1
Health
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Cottage Health
$4.6M
39%
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
$1.3M
11%
SARAH HOUSE OF SANTA BARBARA
$664K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
27
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ST FRANCIS FOUNDATION OF SANTA BARBARA?
No. ST FRANCIS FOUNDATION OF SANTA BARBARA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ST FRANCIS FOUNDATION OF SANTA BARBARA give?
ST FRANCIS FOUNDATION OF SANTA BARBARA primarily gives to organizations located in California, North Carolina, and Illinois. 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 ST FRANCIS FOUNDATION OF SANTA BARBARA’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ST FRANCIS FOUNDATION OF SANTA BARBARA fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ST FRANCIS FOUNDATION OF SANTA BARBARA make each year?
In 2025, ST FRANCIS FOUNDATION OF SANTA BARBARA awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $906 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ST FRANCIS FOUNDATION OF SANTA BARBARA fund recently?
In 2025, ST FRANCIS FOUNDATION OF SANTA BARBARA awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include Cottage Health, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, and SARAH HOUSE OF SANTA BARBARA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ST FRANCIS FOUNDATION OF SANTA BARBARA?
ST FRANCIS FOUNDATION OF SANTA BARBARA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.