About the Foundation

Our Mission:

The mission of the Foundation for Santa Barbara City College is to develop philanthropic support to assist the College in providing accessible educational programs that assure academic and vocational excellence for the students of Santa Barbara City College, and that enrich the cultural, economic and civic life of the South Coast community.

Cox8 Community Connection with Sarah Clark: Featuring Vaneessa Patterson and Madeleine Jacobson for the Foundation for Santa Barbara City College, April 25, 2012  (Courtesy of Cox8)            

In the past year alone, The Foundation for SBCC raised funds which have paid for:

    -$1,000,000 in scholarships and book grants for SBCC students;

    -Over $2.6 million for direct college programs for low-income, high-risk SBCC students;

    -Tutoring for more than 6,000 SBCC students;

    -The purchase of equipment for more than 2,500 disabled SBCC students -- equipment that is imperative to their academic success;

    -Childcare for 64 children of SBCC students: so that SBCC students who are parents, low-income, can fully engage in their studies;

    -More than $50,000 in scholarships for continuing adult education students unable to afford to attend classes they need for training and re-training for a changing workforce.

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THE FOUNDATION FOR
SANTA BARBARA CITY COLLEGE
JUNE 30, 2011
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

SBCC Foundation In the News:

• Larry Crandell Celebrates 90th Birthday with the Gift of Giving Back 2013.05.08
• SBCC’s “2013 Campaign for Student Success” Surpasses Goal 2013.05.05
• Tribute to Nursing: In Celebration of National Nurses Week 2013.05.03