From public IRS filings
SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION
SANTA BARBARA, CA · Philanthropy & Voluntarism
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION (SBF) IS TO MOBILIZE COLLECTIVE WISDOM AND PHILANTHROPIC CAPITAL TO BUILD EMPATHETIC, INCLUSIVE AND RESILIENT COMMUNITIES.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$121.6M
Total expenses
$120M
Total assets
$503.6M
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2025.
Who funds SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION
$33.4M in foundation grants on record from 96 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Dechomai Foundation | $72.3M | 1 |
| Columbus Foundation | $20.6M | 1 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $971K | 2 |
| Wyatt Family Foundation | $910K | 1 |
| Eric and Kelly Schwartz Charitable Trust | $838K | 1 |
| Highland Santa Barbara Foundation | $750K | 3 |
| San Diego Foundation | $679K | 1 |
| California Community Foundation | $502K | 3 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $429K | 4 |
| League of California Community Foundations | $300K | 3 |
Leadership
JACQUELINE CARRERA (Principal officer)
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