The Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara is an independent tax-exempt nonprofit organization that makes significant, well-researched, grants to local nonprofits from a pool of funds created each year by Women’s Fund member donations. 

The Women’s Fund is governed by an all-volunteer board who focus on setting policy, overseeing that goals are met and assuring the financial stability of the organization. In addition to their governance responsibilities, the board oversees the Operations Management Team (OMT) which manages the day-to-day operations of the Women's Fund with the help of selected contractors and many dedicated volunteers.