Santa Barbara Foundation
Santa Barbara, California · EIN 951866094 · Private foundation
Santa Barbara Foundation is a private foundation based in Santa Barbara, California. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $24.9M in grants paid and $421.0M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 2,448 individual grants from this funder — $169.6M awarded across 2018–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Santa Barbara Foundation funds
Santa Barbara Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, economic development, education, environment & conservation, faith-based, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dechomai Asset Trust PUBLIC AND SOCIETAL BENEFIT | Jacksonville, FL | $7.0M | 2024 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund PUBLIC AND SOCIETAL BENEFIT | Covington, KY | $6.3M | 2024 |
| Johns Hopkins University EDUCATION AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | Baltimore, MD | $3.2M | 2018 |
How to apply for funding from Santa Barbara Foundation
Santa Barbara Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at sbfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Santa Barbara Foundation
- Does Santa Barbara Foundation accept grant applications?
- Santa Barbara Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Santa Barbara Foundation fund?
- Santa Barbara Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Dechomai Asset Trust, Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund, Johns Hopkins University. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Santa Barbara Foundation give in grants?
- Santa Barbara Foundation reported $24.9M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $169.6M over 2,448 grants.
- Where is Santa Barbara Foundation located?
- Santa Barbara Foundation is based in Santa Barbara, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 951866094.
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