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 The Santa Barbara Foundation is a community foundation established in 1928 to enrich the lives of the people of Santa Barbara County through philanthropy:
With an 80-year legacy of strategic philanthropy throughout Santa Barbara County, the Foundation is:
- One of the oldest and largest of the more than 700 community foundations in the United States
- Santa Barbara County's largest private source of funding for nonprofit agencies, having awarded $23 million to area nonprofits and $2.3 million to area students in 2006
- Investing in programs that enhance the community in the areas of education, personal development, health, human services, culture, recreation, community enhancement, and environment
- Worth approximately $250 million
- Connecting people who care with causes that matter—We help donors fulfill their vision for good, enriching lives in Santa Barbara County and beyond.
- Promoting effective giving—We offer a range of giving solutions that can be tailored to fit each donor’s financial means and charitable interests.
- Building community capital—We grow and carefully manage endowment funds, providing resources to meet community needs forever.
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