Mission
TO PROMOTE KNOWLEDGE OF THE FUNCTIONS, SERVICES AND NEEDS OF THE SANTA BARBARA PUBLIC LIBRARY, TO SUPPORT THE EXTENSION AND IMPROVEMENTS OF ITS SERVICES AND COLLECTIONS AND TO STIMULATE BENEFACTIONS TO THE LIBRARY.
Small Public Charity
FRIENDS OF THE SANTA BARBARA PUBLIC LIBRARY
FRIENDS OF THE SANTA BARBARA PUBLIC LIBRARY is a nonprofit organization categorized as Small Public Charity based in SANTA BARBARA, CA. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $135K, expenses of $108K, total assets of $313K. Imperigo tracks 10 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $141K.
EIN: 237380305
SANTA BARBARA, CA
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$135K
Total Expenses$108K
Total Assets$313K
Grant Records10
Funding Total$141K
Filing Years2020–2025
Sample Grants Received
EDUCATION
$5,950
EDUCATION AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
$27,050
EDUCATION
$18,300
EDUCATION
$22,200
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
$19,860
Showing up to 5 of 10 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
BOARD MEMBER
Ann Blanton
PRESIDENT
Barbara Hershberg
BOARD MEMBER
Beth Weinberg
BOARD MEMBER
Hope Falstein
BOARD MEMBER
Ina Ettenberg
BOARD MEMBER
Jane Giffin
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $135K | $108K | $313K |
| 2024 | $33K | $6K | $272K |
| 2023 | $116K | $110K | $222K |
| 2021 | $75K | $87K | $200K |
| 2020 | $68K | $80K | $189K |
Between 2020 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $68K to $135K (+97%), with total assets most recently reported at $313K.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.