Santa Barbara Foundation
The mission of the santa barbara foundation (sbf) is to mobilize collective wisdom and philanthropic capital to build empathetic, inclusive and resilient communities.sbf is a community foundation established …
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Mission
The mission of the santa barbara foundation (sbf) is to mobilize collective wisdom and philanthropic capital to build empathetic, inclusive and resilient communities.sbf is a community foundation established in 1928 to enrich the lives of the people of santa barbara county through philanthropy. As one of the largest private sources of funding for area nonprofits, agencies and college bound students, sbf builds and facilitates philanthropy through donor partnerships; invests in nonprofits; and identifies and strategically addresses important community needs.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Santa Barbara Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1928, it is among the oldest advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 83,892 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 2% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySanta Barbara Foundation is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Santa Barbara, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1928 and has been operating for 98 years. Its EIN is 951866094. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $122M in annual revenue. 116 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Santa Barbara Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 951866094. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Santa Barbara Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 95% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.
Santa Barbara Foundation is located in Santa Barbara, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1928 and has been active for 98 years.
Based on official tax filings, Santa Barbara Foundation has $122M in annual revenue. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 85% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Santa Barbara Foundation is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $122M in annual revenue. The organization has 116 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Santa Barbara Foundation. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Santa Barbara Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 95% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 85%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Connect to Santa Barbara County with the Santa Barbara Foundation. Join us in our 94-year journey building vibrant, resilient communities for the people of Santa Barbara County. Santa Barbara Foundation is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1928.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 95% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 85%. Its annual revenue of $122M is well above the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to Santa Barbara Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 951866094, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 116 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 116 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1928
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Santa Barbara Foundation
- What is Santa Barbara Foundation?
- Santa Barbara Foundation is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Santa Barbara, United States. Connect to Santa Barbara County with the Santa Barbara Foundation. Join us in our 94-year journey building vibrant, resilient communities for the people of Santa Barbara County.
- When was Santa Barbara Foundation founded?
- Santa Barbara Foundation was founded in 1928.
- Who leads Santa Barbara Foundation?
- Todd Yuba serves as VP Finance And Administration.
- Where is Santa Barbara Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA, United States.
- What is Santa Barbara Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 95% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Santa Barbara Foundation trustworthy?
- Santa Barbara Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Santa Barbara Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 951866094.
- What is Santa Barbara Foundation's website?
- http://www.sbfoundation.org