WOMEN'S FUND OF SANTA BARBARA

EIN: 825169678 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

SANTA BARBARA, CA

Total Revenue
$1,492,078
Total Expenses
$1,370,638
Total Assets
$2,727,012
Net Assets
$2,456,136
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2018
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
CAROLYN JABS
Phone
8053031205
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

WOMEN'S FUND OF SANTA BARBARA, founded in 2018, is a community nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $1.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Expenses of $1.4M left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

THE WOMEN'S FUND OF SANTA BARBARA IS A VOLUNTEER-LED COLLECTIVE DONOR ORGANIZATION THAT ENABLES WOMEN TO COMBINE OUR CHARITABLE DOLLARS INTO SIGNIFICANT GRANTS ADDRESSING THE CRITICAL NEEDS OF WOMEN, CHILDREN, AND FAMILIES IN SOUTH SANTA BARBARA COUNTY. THE WOMEN'S FUND EDUCATES AND INSPIRES WOMEN TO ENGAGE IN MAKING LASTING CHANGE IN OUR COMMUNITY.WE MAKE LARGE GRANTS TO NONPROFIT AGENCIES BASED ON OUR OWN THOROUGH RESEARCH. WE EDUCATE AND INSPIRE OUR MEMBERS TO BECOME MORE ENGAGED IN THE COMMUNITY.SINCE INCEPTION, THE WOMEN'S FUND HAS GROWN TO MORE THAN 1,400 MEMBERS, DISTRIBUTING GRANTS OF $12,825,000.THE MISSION OF THE WOMEN'S FUND REMAINS THE SAME: TO ENABLE WOMEN TO COMBINE THEIR CHARITABLE DOLLARS, PROVIDING SIGNIFICANT GRANTS FOCUSED ON THE NEEDS OF WOMEN, CHILDREN, AND FAMILIES IN SOUTH SANTA BARBARA COUNTY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,256,425

IN MAY 2025, THE WOMEN'S FUND AWARDED $1,250,000 IN GRANTS TO 11 NONPROFIT AGENCIES, FUNDED BY DONATIONS RECEIVED IN 2024. GRANT RECIPIENTS WERE RECOMMENDED BY OUR MEMBERS FROM A BALLOT OF ELIGIBLE...

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IN MAY 2025, THE WOMEN'S FUND AWARDED $1,250,000 IN GRANTS TO 11 NONPROFIT AGENCIES, FUNDED BY DONATIONS RECEIVED IN 2024. GRANT RECIPIENTS WERE RECOMMENDED BY OUR MEMBERS FROM A BALLOT OF ELIGIBLE AGENCIES AND PROJECTS. OUR RESEARCHERS HAD CONDUCTED A THOROUGH REVIEW OF EACH NONPROFIT'S GOALS, FINANCIALS, LEADERSHIP, SUSTAINABILITY, AND MEASURABLE RESULTS, ENSURING THAT ALL PROJECTS ON THE BALLOT WERE COMPELLING AND WORTHY OF SUPPORT. SEE SCHEDULE I FOR THE LIST OF 2025 GRANTS AND OUR PROCEDURES TO MONITOR THE USE OF THE GRANT FUNDS.

Program 2
Expenses: $46,023

THE WOMEN'S FUND IS COMMITTED TO BUILDING A LARGE COMMUNITY OF EDUCATED, STRATEGIC GIVERS WHO ARE INSPIRED TO MAKE LASTING CHANGE IN OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH THE IMPACT OF COLLECTIVE GIVING. EDUCATIONAL...

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THE WOMEN'S FUND IS COMMITTED TO BUILDING A LARGE COMMUNITY OF EDUCATED, STRATEGIC GIVERS WHO ARE INSPIRED TO MAKE LASTING CHANGE IN OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH THE IMPACT OF COLLECTIVE GIVING. EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ITS MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC INCLUDE EVENTS, MEETINGS, AND A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER. ALL ARE DESIGNED TO HELP PEOPLE UNDERSTAND THE NEEDS OF WOMEN, CHILDREN, AND FAMILIES IN SOUTH SANTA BARBARA COUNTY. IN 2025, THE WOMEN'S FUND VIRTUAL BALLOT REVIEW MEETING WAS ATTENDED BY 394 MEMBERS AND A RECORDING OF IT WAS ACCESSED ANOTHER 400 TIMES. THE WOMEN'S FUND GATHERED 352 ATTENDEES IN PERSON FOR ITS ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF GRANTS, HIGHLIGHTING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF 15 LOCAL NONPROFITS. IN ADDITION, IT PRODUCED FIVE IN-PERSON EDUCATION EVENTS ATTENDED BY 253 PEOPLE AND TWO NEW MEMBER MEETINGS ATTENDED BY 199 PEOPLE. VARIOUS OTHER MEMBER EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WERE ATTENDED BY A TOTAL OF 183 MEMBERS. ON AVERAGE, MORE THAN 70% OF THE ALMOST 3,000 PEOPLE WHO RECEIVED THE NEWSLETTER EACH MONTH OPENED IT.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,448,915
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $43,163
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,492,078

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,250,000
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $16,231
Program Expenses $1,302,448
Other Expenses $120,638
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,370,638

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $1,492,078 $1,459,107 +0.0%
Expenses $1,370,638 $1,248,823 +0.1%
Net Income $121,440 $210,284 -0.4%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
17
Independent Members
17
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
217

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$0
Total Directors
17
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CAROLYN JABS CHAIR 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MEGAN STICHTER TREASURER AND FINANCE CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SABINA WHITE SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAUREN TRUJILLO VICE CHAIR 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATYA ARMISTEAD GROUP CAPTAIN LIAISON 15.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERTA COLLIER EVENTS CHAIR 15.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH DE TAGYOS SPONSORSHIP CHAIR 25.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMIE DUFEK PAST CHAIR 6.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
YONIE HARRIS GRANTEE LIAISON CHAIR 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY HARTER GOVERNANCE CHAIR 8.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHY HOLLIS VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT CHAIR 15.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LYNN KARLSON RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT CHAIR 15.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARGIE LARKIN GRANTEE LIAISON COMMITTEE 8.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KERRY PARKER COMMUNICATIONS 8.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA PUTNAM GROUP CAPTAIN LIAISON 25.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUZI SCHOMER ENDOWMENT CHAIR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAUREL TUMBLER IT COMMITTEE CHAIR 30.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $1,492,078 $1,370,638 $2,727,012 $121,440
2024 $1,459,107 $1,248,823 $2,369,078 $210,284
2023 $1,312,795 $1,036,032 $2,215,810 $276,763
2022 $1,060,830 $1,010,141 $1,692,365 $50,689
2021 $1,014,878 $873,894 $1,643,491 $140,984
2020 $877,594 $763,759 $1,436,010 $113,835
2019 $1,287,017 $28,715 $1,271,112 $1,258,302
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