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.
Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara at a glance
In short: Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara gave $3.7M across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $531K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,716,015
- +0.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $530,859
- -28.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $157,521,262
- +4.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sansum Clinic ($3.5M). Together the top 7 received $3.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 26 (42%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara gives
- Giving grew 40% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.7M (2021) to $3.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $3.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $157,521,262 | $12,010,526 | $7,869,485 | $3,716,015 | 7 | $6,485,058 |
| 2023 | $150,978,145 | $17,278,466 | $7,481,036 | $3,687,627 | 5 | $11,183,598 |
| 2022 | $143,127,992 | $22,692,266 | $6,434,903 | $3,301,093 | 6 | $1,745,792 |
| 2021 | $140,282,828 | $7,300,138 | $5,718,078 | $2,656,618 | 4 | $3,683,197 |
| 2020 | $134,321,184 | $5,862,483 | $6,020,985 | $2,904,438 | 4 | $1,523,835 |
About Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara
Based on IRS filings
Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara is a public charity 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
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara is led by Lori Willis, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 22 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lori Willis
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$178K (2020) → $215K (2024)
Steve McHugh
Chair
Chairman → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Blabey Vice Chair
Chair
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Carlyle
Director of Philanthropy
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$119K (2021) → $145K (2024)
Charles Petersen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Dam
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patty Macfarlane
Trustee
Treasurer → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Meeker
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Tharakan
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Nagler
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Denise Montell PhD
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
W. Charles Conway MD
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raye Haskell-Melville
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Nordlund
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rick Weber
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arick Fuller
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Bains
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Guadagno
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Warren Suh
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Priscilla Higgins PhD
Vice Chair
Trustee → Vice Chairman, 2021
Vice Chairman → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carola Nicholson
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katina Zaninovich
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Kristen Blabey (2020–2023) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Andy Chou (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Frank H. Foster (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Val Montgomery (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Vicki Hazard (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Amalia Priego (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: C. Michael Cooney (2020–2021) — Chairman
- Former: Denny Bacon (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Kimberly Schizas (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Shane Cotter MD PhD (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Thomas H. Weisenburger MD (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Brier Turpin Allebrand (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Fred Kass MD (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Sue Birch (2020) — Vice Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $215K, to Lori Willis (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara
How much does Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara give each year?
Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara gave $3.7M across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $3.7M across 5 grants.
What is Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara's typical grant size?
Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $530,859, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara give grants?
Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara gives mostly in California: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Barbara, CA (4 grants).
Does Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara give general operating support?
Yes: 43% of Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara's largest grantees?
Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara's largest 2024 grantees include Sansum Clinic ($3,509,891), Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital ($90,588) and Santa Barbara Neighboorhood Clinics ($66,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara?
Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara reported $157.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $12.0M.
What is Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara?
Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Santa Barbara, CA. It holds $157.5M in total assets as of 2024.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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