The Santa Barbara Mariachi Festival Inc
The primary purpose of the organization is to organize and present cultural and musical events and use the proceeds to fund educational programs and scholarships
The Santa Barbara Mariachi Festival Inc at a glance
In short: The Santa Barbara Mariachi Festival Inc gave $64K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $64K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $64,000
- +64.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $64,000
- +64.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $64,000
- Total assets
- $88,906
- -64.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Santa Barbara Mariachi Festival Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Scholarship Foundation of Santa Bar ($64K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2022) to $64K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $64K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scholarship Foundation of Santa Bar Santa Barbara, CA | Scholarships to 26 Youth | $64,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $88,906 | $286,857 | $449,412 | $64,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $251,461 | $397,057 | $392,230 | $39,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $246,634 | $513,186 | $396,706 | $35,800 | 1 |
| 2021 | $130,154 | $84,607 | $134,285 | — | — |
| 2020 | $179,832 | $23,020 | $64,636 | $45,200 | 1 |
About The Santa Barbara Mariachi Festival Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Santa Barbara Mariachi Festival Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Santa Barbara, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $89K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $64K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Santa Barbara Mariachi Festival Inc is led by Miguel Martinez, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Miguel Martinez
President
Board Member → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carlos Pacheco
Member
Board Member → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Ruiz
Secretary
Secretary → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erika Aldaz
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joanna Contreras
Board Member
Vice President → President, 2021
President → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marco Menchaca
Board Member
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Miguel Avila
Board Member
Board Member → President, 2022
President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Perla Navarro Lewis
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tere Jurado
Board Member
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Casey Killgore
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Garnica
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Casie Kilgore (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Alex Jaurequi (2020) — President
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Santa Barbara Mariachi Festival Inc
How much does The Santa Barbara Mariachi Festival Inc give each year?
The Santa Barbara Mariachi Festival Inc gave $64K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $39K across 1 grant.
How large is The Santa Barbara Mariachi Festival Inc?
The Santa Barbara Mariachi Festival Inc reported $89K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $287K.
What is The Santa Barbara Mariachi Festival Inc?
The Santa Barbara Mariachi Festival Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Santa Barbara, CA. It holds $89K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Santa Barbara Mariachi Festival Inc operate?
The Santa Barbara Mariachi Festival Inc has awarded grants in California.
What is The Santa Barbara Mariachi Festival Inc's EIN?
The Santa Barbara Mariachi Festival Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0472982. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 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 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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