WOMEN'S FUND OF SANTA BARBARA
AI Summary
The Women's Fund of Santa Barbara is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives within Santa Barbara. With a total of $1.1 million in grants paid to 42 grantees in 2024, the funder operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE WOMEN'S FUND OF SANTA BARBARA IS A VOLUNTEER-LED COLLECTIVE DONOR ORGANIZATION.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UFFIZI ORDER (DBA-SBACT)
Santa Barbara, CA
$300K
7%
DOCTORS WITHOUT WALLS SANTA BARBARA STREET MEDICINE
Santa Barbara, CA
$220K
5%
DIGNITYMOVES
San Francisco, CA
$200K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
10
Median 1st year grant
$90K
Median 2nd year grant
$100K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WOMEN'S FUND OF SANTA BARBARA?
No. WOMEN'S FUND OF SANTA BARBARA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WOMEN'S FUND OF SANTA BARBARA give?
WOMEN'S FUND OF SANTA BARBARA primarily gives to organizations located in California 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 WOMEN'S FUND OF SANTA BARBARA’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WOMEN'S FUND OF SANTA BARBARA fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $90 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WOMEN'S FUND OF SANTA BARBARA make each year?
In 2024, WOMEN'S FUND OF SANTA BARBARA awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $1.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WOMEN'S FUND OF SANTA BARBARA fund recently?
In 2024, WOMEN'S FUND OF SANTA BARBARA awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include UFFIZI ORDER (DBA-SBACT), DOCTORS WITHOUT WALLS SANTA BARBARA STREET MEDICINE, and DIGNITYMOVES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WOMEN'S FUND OF SANTA BARBARA?
WOMEN'S FUND OF SANTA BARBARA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.