The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Santa Barbara

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

TO INSTILL VALUES IN YOUNG PEOPLE, TO PREPARE THEM TO MAKE ETHICAL CHOICES DURING THEIR LIVES, AND TO ASSIST THEM IN ACHIEVING THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.

MISSION:

SURGICAL EYE EXPEDITIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC. IS A NONPROFIT, HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES MEDICAL, SURGICAL, AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES BY VOLUNTEER OPHTHALMIC SURGEONS WITH THE PRIMARY GOAL OF RESTORING SIGHT TO BLIND INDIVIDUALS WORLDWIDE.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE DRUG AND ALCOHOL RECOVERY PROGRAMS AND HOMELESS GUEST SERVICES

MISSION:

TO OPERATE A STATE-OF-THE-ART ICE SKATING FACILITY IN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY.

MISSION:

OUR MISSION IS TO STEWARD THE PAST AND PRESENT OF THE PRESIDIO NEIGHBORHOOD AND INSPIRE PRESERVATION ADVOCACY THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY IN ORDER TO CREATE A MORE VIBRANT COMMUNITY. WE DO THIS BY OPERATING EL PRESIDIO DE SANTA BARBARA HISTORIC PARK FOR THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. WE ALSO OWN AND OPERATE CASA DE LA GUERRA AS A HOUSE MUSEUM, ADMINISTRATE A FACADE EASEMENT OVER THE HISTORIC EL PASEO SHOPS AND OFFICES, AND OPERATE THE SANTA INES MISSION MILLS STATE PROPERTY FOR CALIFORNIA.

MISSION:

ASSIST LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES BASED UPON SPECIAL NEEDS AND REQUESTS; AND OTHER RELATED SERVICES.

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UNITY SHOPPE IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING RESIDENTS IMPACTED BY TEMPORARY CONDITIONS OF POVERTY, NATURAL DISASTER OR HEALTH CRISIS WITH RESOURCES, INCLUDING GROCERIES, CLOTHING, AND OTHER ESSENTIALS AS WELL AS JOB TRAINING, THAT REINFORCE HUMAN DIGNITY AND ENCOURAGE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND INDEPENDENCE.

MISSION:

THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES BOARD AND CARE FOR RESIDENTS LIVING IN HOUSING FACILITIES, PROVIDES SOCIAL AND REHABILATION PROGRAMS TO RESIDENTS AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS, AND MANAGES AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMPLEXES FOR PEOPLE WITH MENTAL DISABILITIES.

MISSION:

TRANSITION HOUSE IS DEDICATED TO THE SOLUTION OF FAMILY HOMELESSNESS. CAPABLE AND MOTIVATED FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN ARE OFFERED LIFE TOOLS AND RESPECTFUL, NON-SECTARIAN RESIDENTIAL SERVICES DESIGNED TO ALLEVIATE POVERTY, AND RESTORE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND DIGNITY.

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO INSPIRE ALL GIRLS TO BE STRONG, SMART, AND BOLD.

MISSION:

THE LOBERO THEATRE FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN THE HISTORIC LOBERO THEATRE AS A PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AND CULTURAL ASSET TO THE COMMUNITY AND TO PRESENT HIGH QUALITY PRODUCTIONS IN MUSIC, DANCE AND THEATRE.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

COLLECTION, INTERPRETATION, AND PRESERVATION OF THE HISTORY OF SANTA BARBARA.

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION IS A NON-PROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION DEDICATED TO PROVIDING SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR INDIVIDUALS OF LOW TO MODERATE INCOME.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE AND PROVIDE QUALITY SERVICES TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF AMERICAN INDIANS/ALASKA NATIVES AND OTHER COMMUNITY MEMBERS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

TO STRENGTHEN AND ADVOCATE FOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES AND DIVERSITIES, HELPING TO CREATE AND PRESERVE A HEALTHY COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

VILLA CARIDAD IS A NONPROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION ESTABLISHED TO DEVELOP, CONSTRUCT, AND OPERATE A 95 UNIT AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT FOR LOW-INCOME SENIORS UNDER SECTION 202 OF THE HOUSING ACT OF 1959, AND IS SUBJECT TO OVERSIGHT BY THE US DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD).