THE FOUNDATION FOR SANTA BARBARA CITY COLLEGE

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The Foundation for Santa Barbara City College is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on supporting initiatives within California. With a total of $4.3 million in grants paid to eight grantees in 2024, the foundation 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 SBCC FOUNDATION FUELS THE EXCELLENCE OF SANTA BARBARA CITY COLLEGE BY ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY, BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS, AND INVITING THE GENEROSITY OF DONORS. THE RESOURCES RAISED AND MANAGED BY THE FOUNDATION ENRICH COLLEGE PROGRAMS, REMOVE BARRIERS, AND EMPOWER STUDENTS TO SUCCEED.
Cause Areas
1
Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SANTA BARBARA BUCKET BRIGADE
$1M
3%
PARTNERS IN COMMUNITY RENEWAL Attn CURTIS SKENE
$965.3K
2%
SAN MARCOS HIGH SCHOOL ROYAL PRIDE FOUNDATION
$100K
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$60.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$192.2K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE FOUNDATION FOR SANTA BARBARA CITY COLLEGE?
No. THE FOUNDATION FOR SANTA BARBARA CITY COLLEGE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE FOUNDATION FOR SANTA BARBARA CITY COLLEGE give?
THE FOUNDATION FOR SANTA BARBARA CITY COLLEGE 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 THE FOUNDATION FOR SANTA BARBARA CITY COLLEGE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE FOUNDATION FOR SANTA BARBARA CITY COLLEGE fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $61 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE FOUNDATION FOR SANTA BARBARA CITY COLLEGE make each year?
In 2024, THE FOUNDATION FOR SANTA BARBARA CITY COLLEGE awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $4.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE FOUNDATION FOR SANTA BARBARA CITY COLLEGE fund recently?
In 2024, THE FOUNDATION FOR SANTA BARBARA CITY COLLEGE awarded grants to about 8 grantees. Recent grantees include SANTA BARBARA BUCKET BRIGADE, PARTNERS IN COMMUNITY RENEWAL Attn CURTIS SKENE, and SAN MARCOS HIGH SCHOOL ROYAL PRIDE FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE FOUNDATION FOR SANTA BARBARA CITY COLLEGE?
THE FOUNDATION FOR SANTA BARBARA CITY COLLEGE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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