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 12/2022, Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation employed 13 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 12/2021, Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation generated $10.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.1% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2014, Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation has awarded 153 individual grants totaling $1,686,821. 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

2021

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. FOLLOWING A SHORTENED SEASON AND LIMITED OPERATIONS IN 2021 DUE TO COVID-19, THE FOUNDATION RESUMED FULL OPERATIONS AND SAW INCREASED PROGRAM REVENUE AND EXPENSES IN 2022.


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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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Karen Kerns
Chair
$0
Carola Nicholson
Vice Chair
$0
Laurie Bentson Kauth
Secretary
$0
Nicola Parr
Treasurer
$0
Michael Allen
Director
$0
Wendy Barels
Director (left 12/31/22)
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Miller Event Management
Security Contractor
$712,326
Sun Pacific Solar Electric Inc
Solar Installation Contractor
$556,668
Big Green Cleaning Co
Custodial Services
$178,711
Santa Barbara Trolley
Event Trolley Service
$125,460
Bluestar Parking
Parking Services
$120,573
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$7,245,189
Investment income $185,323
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $676,979
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $347,084
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $10,033,872

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation has awarded $281,333 in support to 23 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

NOTES FOR NOTES

PURPOSE: OUTREACH GRANT

$12,000

SAN MARCOS HS ROYAL BAND BOOSTERS

PURPOSE: OUTREACH GRANT

$14,000

CHILDREN'S CREATIVE PROJECT

PURPOSE: OUTREACH GRANT

$15,500

SANTA BARBARA HS BAND BOOSTER CORP

PURPOSE: OUTREACH GRANT

$14,000

DOS PUEBLOS BAND BOOSTERS

PURPOSE: OUTREACH GRANT

$16,060

SANTA BARBARA DANCE INSTITUTE

PURPOSE: OUTREACH GRANT

$7,500
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