WHO WE FUND

WHO WE FUND

CHANGING LIVES TOGETHER SINCE 2004

Our members join together to invest in a better future for the south Santa Barbara community.  We award transformational grants to nonprofits of at least $50,000 and often $100,000 or more. 

For over 20 years, the Women's Fund has been honored to stand with other community leaders to address our neighbors' greatest needs. 

This year the Women's Fund is supporting:

  • A Dual Language Immersion Program to enhance kindergarten readiness
  • Advocacy for abused and/or neglected children
  • The county's first fully-licensed transitional housing project for youth exiting foster care
  • The development of new licensed child-care spaces in underserved communities
  • Support for families affected by domestic violence
  • Emergency, transitional, and support services to the homeless
  • Mental health counseling to low-income community members
  • And more...

 

We sincerely thank you for your generous support!

SEE ALL GRANTEES

OUR OVERALL IMPACT

Grants Awarded

163 grants awarded since the formation of the Fund

Record Grants Pool

Record Grants Pool

$1.25 million in grants awarded in 2024-2025

Community Investment

Community Investment

$12.9 million awarded to local nonprofits

Lives Impacted

More than 100,000 women, children, and families helped

What Our Grantees Say

"If you are looking for inspiration on how to help build a better world, look at the work of the Women's Fund. Their vision is clear, their dedication inspiring, their organizing is awesome, and their spirit is contagious.
Catholic Charities of Santa Barbara
"Thank you, again, for The Women’s Fund gift of the trailer. What a phenomenal gift! Our shower numbers keep growing because of the added capacity.
Showers of Blessings
"The Women's Fund enabled CALM to change the trajectory of the lives of children and families in our community. Preventing and healing childhood trauma is so much more than any of us can do alone.
CALM President & CEO
“Receiving a Women’s Fund grant carries a particular cachet and status that is invaluable for receiving other funding. You ARE the Good Housekeeping seal of approval...No doubt…
2020-2021 Grantee

Please note: The Women's Fund of Santa Barbara does not award grants directly to individuals. We support local nonprofits that address the needs of women, children, and families in south Santa Barbara County from Isla Vista to Carpinteria.

Nonprofit agencies must be invited to submit an application for funding.