UC SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION
SANTA BARBARA, CA · Education
Mission
THE UC SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION ACTIVELY WORKS TO FURTHER THE GOALS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA. THE FOUNDATION SEEKS TO MAINTAIN AND NURTURE THE UNIVERSITY'S QUALITY AND DISTINCTION. ON BEHALF OF THE CAMPUS, THE FOUNDATION RAISES AND ADMINISTERS FUNDS THAT SUPPORT UCSB'S OBJECTIVES OF TEACHING, RESEARCH, AND PUBLIC SERVICE. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES COUNSEL AND GENERAL ASSISTANCE TO THE CAMPUS, ITS STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2025.
Who funds UC SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION
$17.5M in foundation grants on record from 98 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $5.6M | 2 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $3.9M | 4 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management | $1.3M | 2 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $1.1M | 4 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | $802K | 3 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $689K | 4 |
| California Community Foundation | $560K | 1 |
| Windward Fund | $500K | 1 |
| Marin Community Foundation | $398K | 4 |
| Resources Legacy Fund | $398K | 1 |
Leadership
CHRISTIAN TREITLER (Principal officer)
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