UC Santa Barbara Foundation
Santa Barbara, California · EIN 237314834 · Private foundation
UC Santa Barbara Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $21.9M in annual giving against $331.9M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 8 grants for UC Santa Barbara Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What UC Santa Barbara Foundation funds
UC Santa Barbara Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California Santa Barbara SCHOLARSHIPS & UNIV PROGRAM SUPPORT | Santa Barbara, CA | $45.1M | 2025 |
| University of California Santa Barbara SCHOLARSHIPS & UNIV PROGRAM SUPPORT | Santa Barbara, CA | $34.2M | 2023 |
| University of California Santa Barbara SCHOLARSHIPS & UNIV PROGRAM SUPPORT | Santa Barbara, CA | $30.2M | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from UC Santa Barbara Foundation
UC 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 giving.ucsb.edu/ucsb-foundation.
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Frequently asked questions about UC Santa Barbara Foundation
- Does UC Santa Barbara Foundation accept grant applications?
- UC 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 UC Santa Barbara Foundation fund?
- UC Santa Barbara Foundation's grants focus on higher education. Example recipients include University of California Santa Barbara. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does UC Santa Barbara Foundation give in grants?
- UC Santa Barbara Foundation reported $21.9M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $218.5M over 8 grants.
- Where is UC Santa Barbara Foundation located?
- UC Santa Barbara Foundation is based in Santa Barbara, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 237314834.
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