The Fund for Santa Barbara is a nonprofit community foundation that supports organizations working for social, economic, environmental & political change in Santa Barbara County. Founded in 1980, The Fund for Santa Barbara has been at the leading edge of progressive philanthropy on California’s Central Coast for nearly 40 years, serving as a grant-maker, technical assistance provider, convener, resource center and model to other foundations.
Since 1980, The Fund has given over $5 million to more than 1000 projects. The Fund also provides capacity building assistance to more than 200 projects each year.