SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION
Santa Barbara, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
95-1866094
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Santa Barbara, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
95-1866094
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Santa Barbara Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, is a significant grantmaker that does not accept unsolicited proposals, operating on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. In 2024, the foundation disbursed a total of $40.2 million across 1,282 grantees, primarily focusing on California, Massachusetts, and Florida. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE MISSION OF THE SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION (SBF) IS TO MOBILIZE COLLECTIVE WISDOM AND PHILANTHROPIC CAPITAL TO BUILD EMPATHETIC, INCLUSIVE AND RESILIENT COMMUNITIES.SBF IS A COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ESTABLISHED IN 1928 TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF THE PEOPLE OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY THROUGH PHILANTHROPY. AS ONE OF THE LARGEST PRIVATE SOURCES OF FUNDING FOR AREA NONPROFITS, AGENCIES AND COLLEGE BOUND STUDENTS, SBF BUILDS AND FACILITATES PHILANTHROPY THROUGH DONOR PARTNERSHIPS; INVESTS IN NONPROFITS; AND IDENTIFIES AND STRATEGICALLY ADDRESSES IMPORTANT COMMUNITY NEEDS.
Cause Areas
3
Philanthropy
Nonprofits
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION OF SANTA BARBARA
$15.6M
5%
Channel Islands Restoration
$12.2M
4%
FOOD & WATER WATCH
$8M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
447
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 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, Massachusetts, and Florida. 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 $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION awarded about 450 grants, totaling nearly $40.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1,280 grantees. Recent grantees include SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION OF SANTA BARBARA, Channel Islands Restoration, and FOOD & WATER WATCH. 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.