Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara
THE CANCER FOUNDATION IS THE LEADING SPONSOR AND LARGEST DONOR TO THE RIDLEY-TREE CANCER CENTER AT SANSUM CLINIC, THE LARGEST PROVIDER OF CANCER CARE ON THE CENTRAL COAST. EACH YEAR, THE FOUNDATION COMMITS A MINIMUM OF 85% (UP TO 100%) OF THE PROCEEDS FROM THE FOUNDATION'S ENDOWMENT AND FUNDRAISING EFFORTS TO SUPPORT CANCER DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT, RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGY, AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS IN OUR RIDLEY-TREE CANCER CENTER. THE REMAINING 15% MAY BE USED TO SUPPORT OTHER CANCER RELATED PROGRAMS IN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY. HISTORICALLY, THESE HAVE INCLUDED ONCOLOGY BENCHMARK RESEARCH AT UCSB, PEDIATRIC CANCER CARE, AND NAVIGATORS AT COTTAGE HEALTH SYSTEM. ALL OF FOUNDATION PROCEEDS MUST BE USED TO SUPPORT CANCER CARE IN THE COMMUNITY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$157.5M
+4.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.7M
+0.8% YoY
Grant Count
7
+40.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$531K
-28.0% YoY
About Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara
Based on IRS filings
Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara is a nonprofit organization focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in SANTA BARBARA, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $157.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $3.7M. Net investment income was $6.5M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $157,521,262 | $150,978,145 | $143,127,992 |
| Revenue | $12,010,526 | $17,278,466 | $22,692,266 |
| Expenses | $7,869,485 | $7,481,036 | $6,434,903 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $6,485,058 | $11,183,598 | $1,745,792 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Sansum Clinic ($3,509,891), Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital ($90,588), Santa Barbara Neighboorhood Clinics ($66,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SANSUM CLINIC SANTA BARBARA, CA | GENERAL CANCER CARE | $3,509,891 |
| SANTA BARBARA COTTAGE HOSPITAL SANTA BARBARA, CA | PEDIATRIC AND GENERAL CANCER CARE | $90,588 |
| SANTA BARBARA NEIGHBOORHOOD CLINICS SANTA BARBARA, CA | CANCER PREVENTION AND CARE PROGRAM | $66,000 |
| PAXMAN US HOUSTON, TX | UCLA COLD CAP PROGRAM | $20,000 |
| SANTA YNEZ COMMUNITY OUTREACH BUELTON, CA | MEALS ON WHEELS | $12,000 |
| UCSB SANTA BARBARA, CA | RESEARCH MENTORSHIP | $12,000 |
| CAMP KESEM LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,536 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LORI WILLIS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $214,935 |
| STEPHANIE CARLYLE | DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY | 40 | $144,628 |
| KRISTEN BLABEY VICE CHAIR | (THRU 04/24), CHAIR (AS OF 04/24) | 2 | — |
| STEVE MCHUGH | CHAIR (THRU 04/24) | 2 | — |
| PRISCILLA HIGGINS PHD | VICE CHAIR (AS OF 04/24) | 2 | — |
| CAROLA NICHOLSON | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| KATINA ZANINOVICH | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| LESLIE BAINS | TRUSTEE (AS OF 02/24) | 2 | — |
| W CHARLES CONWAY MD | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| LARRY DAM | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| ARICK FULLER | TRUSTEE (AS OF 02/24) | 2 | — |
| LISA GUADAGNO | TRUSTEE (AS OF 02/24) | 2 | — |
| RAYE HASKELL-MELVILLE | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| PATTY MACFARLANE | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| WILLIAM MEEKER | TRUSTEE (THRU 04/24) | 2 | — |
| DENISE MONTELL PHD | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| RICHARD NAGLER | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| RICHARD NORDLUND | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| CHARLES PETERSEN | TRUSTEE (THRU 04/24) | 2 | — |
| GEORGE THARAKAN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| DR WARREN SUH | TRUSTEE (AS OF 02/24) | 2 | — |
| RICK WEBER | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara?
Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara is a nonprofit organization focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in SANTA BARBARA, CA. It holds $157.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara?
As of 2024, Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara holds $157.5M in total assets with $12.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $3.7M in 2024.
Where does Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara operate?
Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara has awarded grants in California, Texas.
What size grants does Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara award?
In 2024, Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara awarded 7 grants totaling $3.7M — an average of about $531K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara's EIN?
Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-2158727. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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