Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County
Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County at a glance
In short: Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County gave $127K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $42K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $127,004
- +728.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $42,335
- +176.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $32,685
- Total assets
- $2,720,485
- +43.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was El Concilo Family Services ($72K). Together the top 3 received $127K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County gives
- Giving grew 240% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2023) to $127K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $127K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| El Concilo Family Services Oxnard, CA | Subgrant Recipient, Legal Assitance to Low-Income Clients | $71,500 |
| San Luis Obispo Legal Assistance Foundation San Luis Obispo, CA | Subgrant Recipient, Legal Assitance to Low-Income Clients | $32,685 |
| Importa Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | Subgrant Recipient, Legal Assitance to Low-Income Clients | $22,819 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,720,485 | $3,839,283 | $3,142,352 | $127,004 | 3 | $8,792 |
| 2024 | $1,895,363 | $2,696,709 | $2,735,541 | $15,328 | 1 | $6,652 |
| 2023 | $1,911,131 | $2,239,971 | $2,301,753 | $12,162 | 1 | $2,866 |
| 2022 | $1,778,901 | $2,241,310 | $2,244,451 | $37,303 | 1 | $634 |
| 2021 | $1,451,848 | $2,246,000 | $2,099,340 | — | — | $-1,670 |
| 2020 | $1,652,044 | $1,866,517 | $1,669,779 | — | — | $-3,753 |
About Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County
Based on IRS filings
Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Santa Barbara, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $127K. Net investment income was $9K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County is led by Jennifer Smith, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 6 of 18 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jennifer Smith
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$101K (2020) → $148K (2025)
Alan Blakeboro
President
President → Director, 2021
Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Geyer
Finance Director
On filings since 2023
37.5 hrs/week
$109K (2023) → $129K (2025)
Lambrous Alex
Legal Director
New on the 2025 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$111K (2025)
Lee Katerine
Legal Director
New on the 2025 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$120K (2025)
Alexander E. Saunders
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Garry M. Tetalman
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jena Acos
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julianna Malis
Director
Secretary → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Saji D. Gunawardane
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Lf Felstiner
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Claire Mitchell
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cristal Rodriguez
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nantze Madeleine
Staff Attorney
New on the 2025 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$101K (2025)
Orcutt Victoria
Managing Attorney
New on the 2025 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$101K (2025)
Susan Thompson
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Crystal Forsher
Vice President
Director → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Kosche
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Becky Steiger (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Tim Harrington (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Barry M. Spector (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: D. William Wagner (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kelly Knight (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Michael Vidal (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Rachel L. Wilson (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: James C. Shipley (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $148K, to Jennifer Smith (Executive Director). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County
How much does Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County give each year?
Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County gave $127K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $15K across 1 grant.
What is Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County's typical grant size?
Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County's median grant in 2025 was $32,685, and its average grant was $42,335, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County give grants?
Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Subgrant Recipient, Legal Assitance to Low-Income Clients" (3 grants).
How large is Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County?
Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.8M.
What is Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County?
Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Santa Barbara, CA. It holds $2.7M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County's EIN?
Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-2112634. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 18, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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