Partners in Philanthropy

Santa Barbara Foundation is honored to steward the charitable assets of local donors for the collective good of our community members. Together with our network of professional advisors, we help donors navigate the logistics of giving and collaborate with them to develop customized giving plans that align with their charitable goals. As a community foundation, our responsibility is to expand investment capital capacity to address community needs. We encourage all who wish to build more resilient communities to work with SBF. Your partnership will improve quality of life for all who call Santa Barbara County home.

The Santa Barbara Foundation has been a perfect partnership for us and our clients who seek to maximize their impact in the community. SBF’s unwavering commitment, expertise, and collaboration with donors, nonprofits, advisors, and community leaders foster transformative partnerships. Through various ways that I have been involved with SBF, I can attest to their deep knowledge of the challenges in our county. With their innovative leadership and extensive network they can identify the most impactful projects my clients can support, leaving a lasting legacy of community impact.”

KIAH JORDAN Founder and Professional Fiduciary Impact Family Office

NON-DISCRETIONARY INVESTMENTS

$21,200,000 total*

SBF was pleased to provide $21.2 million non-discretionary dollars (funds distributed at the discretion of our generous donors) to cherished organizations and causes through our Philanthropic Services team, which stewards donor advised funds, donor designated funds, committee-advised funds, fiscal sponsorships, agency endowments and investments. (See page 25 for a complete list of funds at SBF.)

A. Arts, Culture & Humanities: 21%

B. Behavioral Health: .6%

C. Education & Youth Development: 23%

D. Environment & Animals: 12%

E. Food Systems: 7%

F. Health Care: 7%

G. Housing & Shelter: .8%

H. Human Services: 11%

I. Public & Societal Benefit: 10.6%

J. Miscellaneous: 8%