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Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County

To provide high-quality civil legal services to vulnerable santa barbara county residents.

Human Services Santa Barbara, CA EIN 952112634 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County

No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.

Founded
Headquarters
Santa Barbara, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
I80Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1966

Mission

To provide high-quality civil legal services to vulnerable santa barbara county residents.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services · NTEE I80Z
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 96%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.40%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County is a registered human services nonprofit based in Santa Barbara, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1959 and has been operating for 67 years. Its EIN is 952112634. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $4M in annual revenue. 45 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 93/100.

Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County is located in Santa Barbara, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1959 and has been active for 67 years.

Based on official tax filings, Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County has $4M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 45 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

To provide high-quality civil legal services to vulnerable santa barbara county residents. Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1959.

Among human services charities registered in United States: Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $4M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 952112634, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

JE
Jennifer Smith
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (17)

Source: Public filings

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Alan B••••••••
PRESIDENT
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Alexander E S•••••••
Director
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Alexander S•••••••
Director
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Becky S••••••
Director
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Crystal F••••••
SECRETARY
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Garry M T•••••••
Director
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Gary T•••••••
Director
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Jena A•••
Director
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Jennifer S••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Julianna M••••
VICE PRESIDENT
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Patricia G••••
FINANCE DIRECTOR
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Saji D G••••••••••
Director
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Saji G••••••••••
Director
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Susan T•••••••
TREASURER
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Tim H•••••••••
Director
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Wendy K•••••
Director
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William L• F••••••••
Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$3.8M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$2.7M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$2.2M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$2.2M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$2.2M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other human services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County This page 86 $3.8 million -
Amateur Athletic Union of the United States Inc 93 $1.9 million 100%
Rosies House a Music Academy for Children Inc 93 $3.4 million 100%
Mountain Shadow Association 93 $1.6 million 86%
Bostons Bridge to Excellence Inc 93 $1.4 million 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 45 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County

What is Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County?
Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Santa Barbara, United States. To provide high-quality civil legal services to vulnerable santa barbara county residents.
When was Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County founded?
Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County was founded in 1959.
Who leads Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County?
Jennifer Smith serves as Executive Director.
Where is Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County located?
Headquartered in Santa Barbara, United States.
What is Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County trustworthy?
Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County's registration number?
IRS EIN: 952112634.
What is Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County's website?
http://www.lafsbc.org