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Est.

1930

Fiscal Year Start

Jun 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Junior League of Santa Barbara is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking within the Santa Barbara community. In 2024, the league distributed a total of $82.7K across 40 grantees, emphasizing a relationship-based approach to funding. Importantly, the organization does not accept unsolicited proposals; nonprofits interested in securing support are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TRAINING AND EDUCATION TO PREPARE MEMBERS TO CONTRIBUTE AND PARTICIPATE IN CHARITABLE WORKS.
Total Funding Given
$82.7K
2024
Grantees funded
40
Multi-year grantees
40%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$2K
Median 2nd year grant
$2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
S
Susana Estrada-Abundis
Board Member
K
Kelly Smith
Board Member
J
Jenn-Elise Ramirez
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SANTA BARBARA?
No. JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SANTA BARBARA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SANTA BARBARA give?
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SANTA BARBARA primarily gives to organizations located in California, Arizona, and Missouri. 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 JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SANTA BARBARA’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SANTA BARBARA fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $2,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SANTA BARBARA make each year?
In 2024, JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SANTA BARBARA awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $83 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SANTA BARBARA fund recently?
In 2024, JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SANTA BARBARA awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include 4 KIDS 2 KIDS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SOLUTIONS FOR SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, and HARVEST COMMUNITY CENTER INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SANTA BARBARA?
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SANTA BARBARA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.