History

A hope and goal of many members of the Rotary Club of Santa Barbara North, formation of a charitable foundation became a viable reality in 1986, as a result of a modest bequest from one of our Club's late members: Al Demarest. Over time the assets 'left to the club had appreciated in value and became the nucleus and basic building block for the Rotary Club of Santa Barbara North Charitable Foundation.

The Foundation is fully qualified as a charitable foundation under 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Its main objective is to address glaring needs in the local community and to support worthwhile nonprofit agencies and charities in which club members -are' directly involved.

The Foundation Board is composed of members elected for two-year terms. All members of the board are caring, competent executives who most willingly donate their services and time.

This assures that operating and administrative costs are minimal and dollars going intothe Foundation’s hands are put to work where they are needed.

Mission

Identify and inform prospective donors of the value in giving through our local Rotary Charitable Foundation;

Inform people where their donations will be directed.

Inform people of how to use our Rotary Charitable Foundation to contribute to specific organizations.

Communicate to prospective donors the tax advantages of a 501 (c) 3 organization

Inform prospective donors of the philosophy used to determine recipients.

Foundation Membership Form

Each member of the Rotary Club of Santa Barbara North is encouraged to become a member of the RCSBN Charitable Foundation each fiscal year (July 1 to June 30). The membership dues are $10 per person. Spouses, children, and friends may also join for the same amount. In order to be a member for the current fiscal year, please download and print this form. Mail with your check (or billing information) to

Rotary Club of Santa Barbara North Charitable Foundation
P.O. Box 3293,
Santa Barbara, CA 93130-3293

Foundation Grant Form

We encourage local non-profit organizations, qualified under I.R. C. 501 (c) 3 to apply for grants. Our grant guidelines require the grant monies to be used for capital purposes and not operating expenses. Our usual grant is in the range of $ 1,000 to $ 3,000. To apply the prospective recipient must fill out our grant form and supply the requested supporting information. This form must be printed, signed, and mailed to:

Rotary Club of Santa Barbara North Charitable Foundation
P.O. Box 3293,
Santa Barbara, CA 93130-3293

Download Grant Form

This form must be submitted by 30 November 2011 to be eligible for grants to be awarded in January 2012