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In celebrating 20 years of service this year, the Women's Fund of Santa Barbara is pleased to have awarded 152 grants totaling $11.6 million.

We are proud to have partnered with 72 hard-working, local, nonprofits. Together we are investing in a better future for the people and communities of south Santa Barbara County.

 

Food From the Heart of Santa Barbara

Provides a truck to transport donated produce to people facing food insecurity

2022-23 - $ 75,000

Foodbank of Santa Barbara County

Partially fund a refrigerated truck to collect, store and distribute fresh food.

2017-18 - $ 95,000

Foodbank of Santa Barbara County

Expands home delivery of food to impoverished older adults

2021-22 - $ 55,000

Formative Foundation

Funding for new building to expand hands-on science and engineering program for high school students.

2008-09 - $ 150,000

Freedom 4 Youth

Reduce recidivism for young females currently or formerly incarcerated or on probation

2021-22 - $ 100,000

Friends of the Santa Barbara Public Library

Literacy learning stations serving young children in all south Santa Barbara County libraries.

2011-12 - $ 65,000

Future Leaders of America

Latino youth leadership and education program designed to create college-educated, civic-minded role models who give back to their communities. 

2008-09 - $ 65,000

Future Leaders of America

Training and academic support to promote responsible leadership development for community youth.

2012-13 - $ 65,000

Garden Court, Inc.

Provide capital funds to build “Gardens on Hope,” a new low-income senior housing and services facility.

2015-16 - $ 100,000