Santa Barbara Education Foundation (SBEF) provides and supports programs that enrich the academic, artistic, and personal development of all students in the Santa Barbara Unified School District.
Why SBEF?
Lower Per Pupil Funding for SB Unified Students Compared to Other School Districts in the Area
Many perceive SB Unified as a high wealth district, however, it only receives 1% above the state average for funder per student.
SB Unified $17,896
Goleta Unified $23,328
Cold Spring $26,800
Montecito $40,247
Santa Barbara Education Foundation is Making a Difference Through Our Programs and Initiatives
12,000
Students in the SB Unified School District
$2,930,212
Money raised during the 2024-25 school year
2,350+
Instruments placed in SBUSD schools
What We Do
Funding innovation in every Santa Barbara classroom, SBEF creates opportunities for students through collaboration with community partners and donors in the areas of Academics, Art, Personal Development and Basic Needs.
MUSIC
ARTS
LITERACY
STEM
WELLNESS
STUDENT
SUCCESS
RESOURCES
Signature Programs
Keep the Beat
Léni Fé Bland
Readers are Leaders
Student Grants
Latest News
Read more about how SBEF is making headlines supporting students, educators, and public education across Santa Barbara.
Santa Barbara Unified Family Literacy Festival Returns on March 7th
The Santa Barbara Education Foundation is proud to support the Santa Barbara Unified’s 2nd Annual Family Literacy Festival, a free community event celebrating the joy of reading, learning, and family connection. The festival will take [...]
Santa Barbara Teachers Awarded a Record-Breaking $228,000 in Grants
The Santa Barbara Education Foundation (SBEF) celebrated a milestone year for its Teacher Grants program, awarding a record-breaking $228,000 to educators across the Santa Barbara Unified School District at its annual Teacher Grants Awards Reception [...]
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