Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation

Organization Overview

Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation is located in Santa Barbara, CA. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (N99) the organization is classified as: Recreation & Sports N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2020, Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation generated $3.0m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.3m during the year ending 12/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.2%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2014, Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation has awarded 130 individual grants totaling $1,405,488. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO MANAGE, MAINTAIN, AND RENOVATE THE SANTA BARBARA BOWL, A HISTORIC OUTDOOR CONCERT VENUE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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PERFORMING ARTS: THE SANTA BARBARA BOWL FOUNDATION IS LED BY DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF TO OPERATE THE SANTA BARBARA BOWL, A PREEMINENT OUTDOOR PERFORMING ARTS VENUE, TYPICALLY HOSTING APPROXIMATELY 35 SHOWS AND OVER 120,000 PATRONS ANNUALLY. FOLLOWING A $40 MILLION RENOVATION AND RESTORATION EFFORT, THE FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO RAISE FUNDS TO PROTECT THE COMMUNITY'S INVESTMENT AND STAY AT THE FOREFRONT OF TECHNOLOGY, AUDIENCE SAFETY AND AMENITIES. THE FOUNDATION ALSO RAISES FUNDS FOR OUTREACH PROGRAMMING AND ENDOWMENT TO PROVIDE NEED-BASED SUPPORT, RESOURCES, AND ADVOCACY TO MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS BENEFITING LOCAL SCHOOL CHILDREN. AFTER CLOSURE IN 2020 DUE TO COVID-19, THE FOUNDATION RESUMED OPERATIONS OF THE BOWL AND SAW INCREASED PROGRAM REVENUE IN 2021.


OUTREACH PROGRAM: THE SANTA BARBARA BOWL FOUNDATION IS A RESPECTED PARTNER IN THE PERFORMING ARTS EDUCATION COMMUNITY IN THE GREATER SANTA BARBARA AREA, TYPICALLY REACHING APPROXIMATELY 20,000 SCHOOL CHILDREN ANNUALLY. ITS PROGRAMS INCLUDE SUPPORTING THE ARTS COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING NEED-BASED SUPPORT TO THE ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS, SUPPORTING COMMUNITY ACCESS TO THE PERFORMING ARTS, AND SERVING AS AN ARTS ADVOCATE IN THE COMMUNITY. THE FOUNDATION ITSELF COMMITS $1.00 PER PAID TICKET TO THE OUTREACH PROGRAM.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Diani Building Corp
Building Contractor
$1,325,542
Miller Event Management
Security Contractor
$322,723
Ven Cal Coast Painting Inc
Painting Contractor
$210,626
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,057,841
Investment income $343,267
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$76,460
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $535
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,991,318

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation has awarded $172,840 in support to 18 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

SAN MARCOS HS ROYAL BAND BOOSTERS

Org PageRecipient Profile

Santa Barbara, CA

PURPOSE: OUTREACH GRANT

$15,000

SANTA BARBARA HS BAND BOOSTER CORP

Org PageRecipient Profile

Santa Barbara, CA

PURPOSE: OUTREACH GRANT

$15,000

SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION OF SANTA BARBARA

Org PageRecipient Profile

Santa Barbara, CA

PURPOSE: OUTREACH GRANT

$15,000

ORCUTT CHILDREN'S ARTS FOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Orcutt, CA

PURPOSE: OUTREACH GRANT

$13,640

ROYALS THEATRE PRODUCTION FUND

Org PageRecipient Profile

Santa Barbara, CA

PURPOSE: OUTREACH GRANT

$13,500

LIGHT'S UP THEATER COMPANY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Santa Barbara, CA

PURPOSE: OUTREACH GRANT

$10,500
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation has recieved totaling $70,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Bentson Foundation

Wayzata, MN

PURPOSE: GENERAL

$70,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$8,709,703
Earnings$465,834
Net Contributions$250,000
Ending Balance$9,425,537

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