Program areas at Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation
Performing arts: the Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation is led by dedicated volunteers and staff to operate the Santa Barbara Bowl, a preeminent outdoor performing arts venue, typically hosting approximately 35 shows and over 120,000 patrons annually. Following a $40 million renovation and restoration effort, the Foundation continues to raise funds to protect the community's investment and stay at the forefront of technology, audience safety and amenities. The Foundation also raises funds for outreach programming and endowment to provide need-based support, resources, and advocacy to music and performing arts education programs benefiting local school children. Following a shortened season and limited operations in 2021 (continue on schedule o) due to covid-19, the Foundation resumed full operations in 2022 and saw increased program revenue and expenses in 2023.
Outreach program: the Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation is a respected partner in the performing arts education community in the greater Santa Barbara area, typically reaching approximately 20,000 school children annually. Its programs include supporting the arts community by providing need-based support to the arts education programs, supporting community access to the performing arts, and serving as an arts advocate in the community. The Foundation itself commits $1.00 per paid ticket to the outreach program.
Grants made by Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation
Who funds Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Richard Boller | Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer | $234,258 | 2023-12-31 |
| Rick Boller | Executive Director | | 2024-10-21 |
| Eric Shiflett | Program Director | $150,001 | 2024-10-21 |
| Allison Fitton | Box Office Manager | | 2024-10-21 |
| Tucker Papac | Operations Manager | $112,011 | 2024-10-21 |
| ...and 4 more key personnel |
Financials for Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $2,642,732 | $2,649,160 | -0.2% |
| Program services | $4,328,084 | $3,038,318 | 42.5% |
| Investment income and dividends | $636,661 | $276,359 | 130.4% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $-7,459 | $97,948 | -107.6% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $729,162 | $880,015 | -17.1% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $25,219 | $9,238 | 173% |
| Total revenues | $8,354,399 | $6,951,038 | 20.2% |
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|---|
| Colorado Chautauqua Association | 501(c)(3) | Boulder, CO | $10,457,278 |
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| ArtsKC | 501(c)(3) | Kansas City, MO | $2,136,871 |
| Allied Arts | 501(c)(3) | Oklahoma City, OK | $4,004,997 |
| USA Lacrosse | 501(c)(3) | Sparks, MD | $19,405,441 |
| Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience | 501(c)(3) | Meridian, MS | $3,529,426 |
| Peter Britt Gardens Music and Arts Festival Association | 501(c)(3) | Medford, OR | $4,852,263 |
| San Francisco Jazz Organization | 501(c)(3) | San Francisco, CA | $16,621,565 |
| Saratoga Performing Arts Center | 501(c)(3) | Saratoga Springs, NY | $15,302,986 |
| Overture Center Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Madison, WI | $28,873,661 |
Data update history
January 20, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 8, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
October 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsCorporate foundationsSports organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHuman services
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyState / local levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 1122 N Milpas St
- Santa Barbara, CA 93103
- Metro area
- Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
- County
- Santa Barbara County, CA
- Website URL
- sbbowl.com/Â
- Phone
- (805) 962-7411
- Facebook page
- sbbowlÂ
- Twitter profile
- @sbbowlÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 95-3618955
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1981
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- N00: Recreation, Sports, Leisure, Athletics: General
- NAICS code, primary
- 7113: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
- Parent/child status
- Independent
California AB-488 details
- AB 488 status
- May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
- Charity Registration status
- Current
- FTB status revoked
- Not revoked
- AG Registration Number
- 043230
- FTB Entity ID
- 1021890
- AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
- 2025-03-19
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