Mission
To provide a comprehensive, multi-level string instrument training program for young musicians in Santa Barbara County
Small Public Charity
Santa Barbara Strings
Santa Barbara Strings is a Small Public Charity headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA. Financial data from the 2025 filing: $139K revenue, $161K expenses, $65K total assets. 12 publicly reported grants to this organization, totaling roughly $130K, appear in IRS filings.
EIN: 274834458
Santa Barbara, CA
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$139K
Total Expenses$161K
Total Assets$65K
Grant Records12
Funding Total$130K
Filing Years2021–2025
Sample Grants Received
ARTS, CULTURE, AND HUMANITIES
$40,000
OUTREACH GRANT
$6,500
ARTS, CULTURE, AND HUMANITIES
$15,000
ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES
$9,500
ARTS, CULTURE, AND HUMANITIES
$8,100
Showing up to 5 of 12 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Director
Alita Rhodes
Secretary
Amy Trujillo
Vice President
Christopher Elstner
Director
Christopher Yick
President
Gamble T Parks
Treasury/Artistic Director
Mary Beth Woodruff
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $139K | $161K | $65K |
| 2024 | $169K | $123K | $103K |
| 2023 | $117K | $114K | $57K |
| 2022 | $125K | $117K | $54K |
| 2021 | $93K | $84K | $47K |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $93K to $139K (+50%), with total assets most recently reported at $65K.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.