Santa Barbara Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2022–2025
Total received
$38.2M
Foundation funders
95
Grants recorded
200
Years covered
2022–2025
Who funds Santa Barbara Foundation?
Santa Barbara Foundation is funded by 95 grantmakers, led by Columbus Foundation ($20.6M), Macdonald Family Foundation ($5.0M), New Tamarind Foundation Inc ($2.0M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $38.2M in grants to Santa Barbara Foundation between 2022–2025.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Santa Barbara Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Macdonald Family Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $4,703,434 |
| 2025 | Macdonald Family Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $296,553 |
| 2025 | Daniel a & Edna J Sattler Beneficial Tr | GENERAL | $31,200 |
| 2025 | The Murphy Foundation | OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Wyatt Family Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES OF THE SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION. | $910,378 |
| 2024 | Eric and Kelly Schwartz Charitable Trust | IN SUPPORT OF SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION, IMPACT INVESTING, HOUSING AFFORDABILITY, WILDFIRE RESILIENCE, AND CONSERVATION, ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC TRAILS PROJECTS | $838,000 |
| 2024 | Gould Tr Fbo Sb Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $474,029 |
| 2024 | The George and Dale Cavalletto Charities | EDUCATION | $300,000 |
| 2024 | League of California | DISASTER RELIEF RECOVERY; RESILIENCE, CAPACITY BUILDING, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | $155,000 |
| 2024 | The Roberto Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| 2024 | California Community Foundation | ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY | $139,500 |
| 2024 | La Centra-sumerlin Foundation | IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE IN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY | $125,000 |
| 2024 | Natalie Orfalea Foundation | DONOR ADVISED FUND | $120,000 |
| 2024 | The Board of Trustees of the Leland | FUND SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2024 | James S Bower Foundation | YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH 4R FUND; ROOTED SANTA BARBARA; PARTNERSHIP FOR EXCELLENCE & NPRN | $80,000 |
| 2024 | Manitou Fund | COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FUND ($50K) AND CAREGIVER FUND ($25K) | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Volentine Family Foundation | SAFETY AND SHELTER PROGRAM | $60,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $52,000 |
| 2024 | California Healthcare Foundation | CENTRAL COAST CHW/PS CAPACITY BUILDING COLLABORATIVE; CONTINUED SUPPORT OF THE REGIONAL COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER CAPACITY BUILDING COLLABORATIVE | $51,000 |
| 2024 | Florence and Laurence Spungen Family | TO SUPPORT THE COLLABORATION FOR SOCIAL IMPACT'S SMALL CAPACITY BUILDING GRANT PROGRAM | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Hutton Foundation | GENERAL DISCRETIONARY | $49,500 |
| 2024 | Ann Jackson Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $44,000 |
| 2024 | Hargrove Vera G Irrev Tua | GENERAL OPERATING | $42,000 |
| 2024 | The Gildea Foundation Inc | GIFT | $38,009 |
| 2024 | The Wood-claeyssens Foundation | 2022 & 2023 - PARTNERSHIP FOR EXCELLENCE | $37,000 |
| 2024 | Pajadoro Family Foundation | TO MOBILIZE COLLECTIVE WISDOM AND PHILANTHROPIC CAPITAL TO BUILD EMPATHETIC, INCLUSIVE AND RESILIENT COMMUNITIES. | $34,000 |
| 2024 | Daniel a & Edna J Sattler Beneficial Tr | GENERAL | $31,200 |
| 2024 | Towbes Foundation | Towbes Foundation Donor Advised Fund | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Thistle & Rose Foundation | IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE; FEED THE VALLEY | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Hillman Family Foundations | SANTA BARBARA CULINARY EXPERIENCE | $25,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Santa Barbara Foundation?
Santa Barbara Foundation is funded by 95 grantmakers, led by Columbus Foundation ($20.6M), Macdonald Family Foundation ($5.0M), New Tamarind Foundation Inc ($2.0M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $38.2M in grants to Santa Barbara Foundation between 2022–2025.
Who is Santa Barbara Foundation's largest funder?
Columbus Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Santa Barbara Foundation, with $20.6M across 1 grant (2022).
How much grant funding has Santa Barbara Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $38.2M in grants to Santa Barbara Foundation across 200 grants from 95 funders between 2022–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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