“I believe in giving back so that others may benefit in the future.”  more ...

“Money from the Santa Barbara Foundation kept me in medical school,” he said. “It was a loan I was very happy to repay.”  more ...

“I believe in hard work and that success is directly linked to effort.”  more ...

“Music is an important part of one’s education—as important as math or geography.”  more ...

“I trust that the Santa Barbara Foundation will carry out my wishes in perpetuity.”  more ...

“It seemed an ideal way to achieve the benefits of private giving without all the headaches.”        more ...

“I think the Santa Barbara Foundation is the place to put charitable money.”  more ...

Rosalind had searched for some time for a “well-established, highly respected organization” to present an annual award, the Dr. Jacob Bolotin Award for the Blind, which would be given to a visually-impaired man or woman who has made a significant impact within the blind community.  more ...

Known throughout the Lompoc Valley for his community support, Dr. Siefe provides invaluable assistance to his church and to the YMCA’s Campaign for Youth.  more ...

A. Spaulding Birss was a Santa Barbara Foundation trustee throughout the 1980s and contributed his considerable expertise to the Executive, Nominating, Finance and Student Aid Committees.  more ...

Harry Chanson walked into our offices one October day and said: “Music has always been good to me. I want to give back because I’m so indebted to it.”  more ...