Santa Barbara Education Foundation Fuels Santa Barbara Unified STEAM Pilot Program

The Santa Barbara Education Foundation (SBEF) proudly announces its support in advancing STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education […more…]

Bright Torches Ignites the Love of Shakespeare for Local Students

Bright Torches, a dynamic team of theater and education practitioners from the UK, specializes in working with youth around the […more…]

Santa Barbara Education Foundation Raises Over $49,000 to Provide Books for Local Students

On Thursday, September 28, the Santa Barbara Education Foundation (SBEF) hosted the annual Love of Literacy Luncheon at the Santa […more…]

Santa Barbara Education Foundation Love of Literacy Luncheon

Having books in the home has been proven to positively benefit children in many different ways. One 20-year study found […more…]

Acclaimed Novelist Thomas Sanchez Headlines Love of Literacy Luncheon

The Santa Barbara Education Foundation (SBEF) is pleased to announce its upcoming Love of Literacy Luncheon, a free event that […more…]

Victoria Juarez Joins Santa Barbara Education Foundation’s Board of Directors

The Santa Barbara Education Foundation recently elected Victoria Juarez to its Board of Directors. With an extensive background in nonprofit […more…]

Eva Maria Catalan and Stephanie Ramírez Zárate Join SBEF’s Board of Directors

Santa Barbara Education Foundation (SBEF) recently elected Eva Maria Catalan to its Board of Directors. As the Associate Program Director […more…]

SB Unified Superintendent Covers Technology, Equity, and Academic Gains

Speaking to a full house at the Carrillo Recreation Center, Santa Barbara Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Hilda Maldonado addressed […more…]

Santa Barbara Education Foundation Brings Hope to Students by Raising $110,000

On Thursday, May 5, the Santa Barbara Education Foundation hosted the Hope Awards to celebrate individuals and programs supporting students […more…]

SBEF Receives $50,000 Grant from Google.org to Support Teachers in the Classroom

Santa Barbara Education Foundation received a $50,000 grant from Google.org, Google’s philanthropic arm, for its Teacher Grants program, which provides […more…]

Keep the Beat Instrument Drive Brings in 60 Instruments for School Music Programs

Last month, 99.9 KTYD teamed up with the Santa Barbara Education Foundation to promote music education in our schools with […more…]

Karen Dutton Joins Santa Barbara Education Foundation’s Board of Directors

Santa Barbara Education Foundation recently elected Karen Dutton to its Board of Directors as Santa Barbara Unified School District teacher […more…]

Santa Barbara Education Foundation and 99.9 KTYD continue to Keep the Beat for Local Students

Since 2003, the Santa Barbara Education Foundation has kept the beat for school music programs by raising funds to pay […more…]

Mission Scholars raises $265,000 in Matching Grant Campaign

As 2022 drew to a close, Tim and Ginny Bliss issued a challenge to Mission Scholars and the Santa Barbara […more…]

Santa Barbara Education Foundation Welcomes Nina Dunbar as Donor Advisement Officer

The Santa Barbara Education Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of Nina Dunbar to serve as Donor Advisement Officer. […more…]

Santa Barbara Education Foundation Awards $100,000 to SB Unified Teachers 

The Santa Barbara Education Foundation will award 71 grants to SB Unified teachers totaling $100,000 to help meet the needs […more…]

Teacher Grants Lead to Student Success

There are 12,700 students within the Santa Barbara School District learning across 19 TK-12 schools and supported by a staff […more…]

Santa Barbara Education Foundation Raises Over $30,000 for Student Literacy

On Thursday, September 29, the Santa Barbara Education Foundation hosted the Love of Literacy Luncheon to highlight the need for […more…]

Donna Ronzone Joins Santa Barbara Education Foundation’s Board of Directors

The Santa Barbara Education Foundation recently elected Donna Ronzone to its Board of Directors. Ronzone brings with her the experience […more…]

Brill Family Grant Awards Future Bender Fellow to What is LOVE

On Monday, August 22, the Brill Family Grant hosted a reception for What is LOVE, the recipient of their $20,000 […more…]

Santa Barbara Education Foundation Welcomes Pedro Paz as Executive Director

Santa Barbara Education Foundation (SBEF) is pleased to announce that Pedro Paz has been named Executive Director of the nonprofit […more…]

Santa Barbara Education Foundation Serves up Music, Tech, and Culinary Delights for Students this Summer

Santa Barbara Education Foundation (SBEF) has been well-known for the opportunities it provides Santa Barbara Unified students throughout the school […more…]

SB Unified Superintendent and Students Present at the State of Our Schools 

Speaking to community members at the Elings Park Amphitheater, Santa Barbara Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Hilda Maldonado and students […more…]

Mission Scholars Nabs Its Second Gates Scholar in Three Years

Last month, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation selected Santa Barbara High School senior Larry Bermudez as a recipient of […more…]

Santa Barbara Education Foundation and Adam’s Angels Partner to Provide Essential Supplies to Students in the Santa Barbara Unified School District for the “We Care” Campaign

Santa Barbara Education Foundation has worked to support the needs of students in the Santa Barbara Unified School District since […more…]

Santa Barbara Education Foundation Brings Hope to Students by Raising $150,000

On Thursday, April 28, the Santa Barbara Education Foundation hosted the Hope Awards to celebrate individuals and programs supporting students […more…]

After 12 years of Leadership, Santa Barbara Education’s Executive Director will Step Aside

After stewarding the Santa Barbara Education Foundation’s steady growth for more than a decade, Executive Director Margie Yahyavi plans to […more…]

Keep the Beat Instrument Drive Brings in Over 140 Instruments for School Music Programs

Last month, 99.9 KTYD dedicated all of February to the Santa Barbara Education Foundation’s Keep the Beat Instrument Drive. The […more…]

Santa Barbara Education Foundation and 99.9 KTYD Continue to Keep the Beat for Local Students

Since 2003, the Santa Barbara Education Foundation has kept the beat for school music programs by raising funds to pay […more…]

Santa Barbara Education Foundation Awards Over $100,000 to SB Unified Teachers

The Santa Barbara Education Foundation will award 64 grants to SB Unified teachers totaling $100,000 to help meet the needs […more…]

Santa Barbara Education Foundation

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sbefoundation.org
(805) 284-9125
Executive Director: Pedro Paz

Mission

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.

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We know you care about where your money goes and how it is used. Connect with this organization’s leadership in order to begin to build this important relationship. Your email will be sent directly to this organization’s director of development and/or Executive Director.

I have always been impressed with Keep the Beat as it fosters a love of music in children that can last a lifetime. I learned to love music when I was young and wanted to help our young folks experience that same love in their formative years.
Anne Towbes
Music Education Supporter

Helping Teachers Help Students

The agenda for the 2022/2023 school year is to close the gap and achieve more funding for Teacher Grants while focusing on literacy development and mental health. Despite the $223,000 gap that the Santa Barbara Education Foundation is currently experiencing, their diligence and thoughtfulness bear every single student in mind.

You can help countless students like Bella find their voice.

Key Supporters

Arnesen Family Foundation
Timothy and Louise Casey
Andrew and Mary Jane Cooper
Daniel and Mandy Hochman
Elaine F. Stepanek Foundation
James S. Bower Foundation
John L. Carleton Foundation
Senator Monique Limón
J.M. Lind
Superintendent Dr. Hilda Maldonado
Sara Miller McCune
Mithun Family Foundation
Mosher Foundation
Santa Barbara Foundation
Nick Rail
April Thede
Towbes Foundation
Walter J. & Holly O.
Thomson Foundation
Wood-Claeyssens Foundation
Zegar Family Foundation