UNITED WAY OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY INC
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The United Way of Santa Barbara County Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization focused on grantmaking within Santa Barbara County. In 2025, it provided a total of $285.1K in grants to 50 grantees, emphasizing a relationship-based approach to funding. The organization does not accept unsolicited proposals and grants are made by invitation only; nonprofits interested in engaging with them can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
UNITED WAY OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY DEVELOPS AND LEADS INNOVATIVE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AND DELIVERS PROGRAMS THAT ACHIEVE MEASURABLE RESULTS WITH A PRIMARY FOCUS ON EDUCATION AND FINANCIAL STABILITY.
Cause Areas
2
Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
$1.2M
22%
UNITED BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
$430.1K
8%
SANTA MARIA VALLEY YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
$306.8K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$24K
Median 2nd year grant
$10.8K
Top 3 Grants
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNITED WAY OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY INC?
No. UNITED WAY OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITED WAY OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY INC give?
UNITED WAY OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY INC primarily gives to organizations located in California. 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 UNITED WAY OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITED WAY OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY INC fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $24 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNITED WAY OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY INC make each year?
In 2025, UNITED WAY OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY INC awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $285 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITED WAY OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY INC fund recently?
In 2025, UNITED WAY OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY INC awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, UNITED BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, and SANTA MARIA VALLEY YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITED WAY OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY INC?
UNITED WAY OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.