The Foundation for Santa Barbara City College
AS AN INDEPENDENT 501C3 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AND PARTNER TO SBCC, THE SBCC FOUNDATION AWARDS APPROXIMATELY 5 MILLION ANNUALLY FOR STUDENT SUCCESS PROGRAMS, SCHOLARSHIPS, BOOK GRANTS, EMERGENCY FUNDS, AND …
The Foundation For Santa Barbara
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Visit www.sbccfoundation.orgAbout The Foundation for Santa Barbara City College
The Foundation for Santa Barbara City College is a education organization based in SANTA BARBARA, United States. Annual revenue: $28.6 million. EIN: 953234551.
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Mission
As an independent 501c3 nonprofit organization and partner to sbcc, the sbcc foundation awards approximately 5 million annually for student success programs, scholarships, book grants, emergency funds, and other critical needs of the college. For more than four decades, the resources raised and managed by the sbcc foundation have supported sbcc students as they prepare for careers, transfer to four-year universities, and pursue lifelong learning goals. In 2016, the foundation created the sbcc promise, offering all recent, local high school graduates the opportunity to attend sbcc full-time at no cost. The sbcc promise relies entirely on private support and covers all required fees, books, and supplies for up to two years. To date, more than 6,500 local students have participated in the sbcc promise.
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· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show The Foundation for Santa Barbara City College with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1976, it predates 81% of the education charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It is one of the better-documented education charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Foundation for Santa Barbara City College is a registered education nonprofit based in Santa Barbara, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1976 and has been operating for 50 years. Its EIN is 953234551. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $9M in annual revenue. 92 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
The Foundation for Santa Barbara City College's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 953234551. 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.
The Foundation for Santa Barbara City College has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 75% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
The Foundation for Santa Barbara City College is located in Santa Barbara, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1976 and has been active for 50 years. Its registered address is 721 Cliff Dr, United States.
Based on official tax filings, The Foundation for Santa Barbara City College has $9M in annual revenue. It allocates 75% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% for education charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Foundation for Santa Barbara City College is classified as an Education 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 $9M in annual revenue. The organization has 92 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for The Foundation for Santa Barbara City College. 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, The Foundation for Santa Barbara City College 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 75% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.
The Foundation for Santa Barbara City College is a education organization based in SANTA BARBARA, United States. Annual revenue: $28.6 million. EIN: 953234551. The Foundation for Santa Barbara City College is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1976.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 75% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $9M is comparable to the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to The Foundation for Santa Barbara City College are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Foundation for Santa Barbara City College is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 953234551, 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
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THE FOUNDATION FOR SANTA BARBARA CITY COLLEGE 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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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 - 92 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 92 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 · 1976
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about The Foundation for Santa Barbara City College
- What is The Foundation for Santa Barbara City College?
- The Foundation for Santa Barbara City College is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Santa Barbara, United States. The Foundation for Santa Barbara City College is a education organization based in SANTA BARBARA, United States. Annual revenue: $28.6 million. EIN: 953234551.
- When was The Foundation for Santa Barbara City College founded?
- The Foundation for Santa Barbara City College was founded in 1976.
- Who leads The Foundation for Santa Barbara City College?
- Geoff Green serves as CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.
- Where is The Foundation for Santa Barbara City College located?
- Headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA, United States.
- What is The Foundation for Santa Barbara City College's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 75% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Foundation for Santa Barbara City College trustworthy?
- The Foundation for Santa Barbara City College has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 The Foundation for Santa Barbara City College's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 953234551.
- What is The Foundation for Santa Barbara City College's website?
- https://www.sbccfoundation.org