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CANCER FOUNDATION OF SANTA BARBARA

CANCER FOUNDATION OF SANTA BARBARA

Santa Barbara, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
95-2158727
Regional Funder
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CANCER FOUNDATION OF SANTA BARBARA

Santa Barbara, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
95-2158727
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1949

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking primarily in California, with a total of $3.7 million awarded to six grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE MISSION OF THE CANCER FOUNDATION OF SANTA BARBARA IS TO ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF SUPERIOR CANCER CARE AND PATIENT SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ALL RESIDENTS OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY. THE CANCER FOUNDATION IS THE LEADING FUNDRAISING AND GRANT MAKING INSTITUTION IN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY DEDICATED TO CANCER CARE, AND THE LARGEST FUNDER TO THE RIDLEY-TREE CANCER CENTER AT SANSUM CLINIC NOW PART OF SUTTER HEALTH.
Total Funding Given

$3.7M

2024
Grantees funded
6
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

7

Median 1st year grant
$52.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$41.6K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
L
Lori Willis
Board Member
L
Larry Dam
Board Member
G
George Tharakan
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CANCER FOUNDATION OF SANTA BARBARA?
No. CANCER FOUNDATION OF SANTA BARBARA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CANCER FOUNDATION OF SANTA BARBARA give?
CANCER FOUNDATION OF SANTA BARBARA primarily gives to organizations located in California and Texas. 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 CANCER FOUNDATION OF SANTA BARBARA’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CANCER FOUNDATION OF SANTA BARBARA fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $53 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CANCER FOUNDATION OF SANTA BARBARA make each year?
In 2024, CANCER FOUNDATION OF SANTA BARBARA awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $3.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CANCER FOUNDATION OF SANTA BARBARA fund recently?
In 2024, CANCER FOUNDATION OF SANTA BARBARA awarded grants to about 6 grantees. Recent grantees include SANSUM CLINIC, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, and SANTA BARBARA NEIGHBORHOOD CLINICS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CANCER FOUNDATION OF SANTA BARBARA?
CANCER FOUNDATION OF SANTA BARBARA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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