THE UC SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION ACTIVELY WORKS TO FURTHER THE GOALS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA. THE FOUNDATION SEEKS TO MAINTAIN AND NURTURE THE UNIVERSITY'S QUALITY AND DISTINCTION. ON BEHALF OF THE CAMPUS, THE FOUNDATION RAISES AND ADMINISTERS FUNDS THAT SUPPORT UCSB'S OBJECTIVES OF TEACHING, RESEARCH, AND PUBLIC SERVICE. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES COUNSEL AND GENERAL ASSISTANCE TO THE CAMPUS, ITS STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 6 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $91k $100k |
Trustee Board Member 25th percentile to median | $49k $54k |
Trustee Board Member 25th percentile to median | $41k $45k |
CFO 10th to 25th percentile | $32k $35k |
Trustee Board Member 25th percentile to median | $30k $33k |
Trustee Board Member 25th percentile to median | $27k $29k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 89 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at UC SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION equaled 0.3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 5%
from 2022
From $87k in 2022 to $91k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board Member pay rose 5% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 63%.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 4% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about UC SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION
What does the Board Member of UC SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Board Member of UC SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION received $91,222 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board Member roles among Education organizations in California, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at UC SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Board Member at UC SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at UC SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION equaled 0.3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are UC SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, UC SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION reported $65.3M in total revenue and $32M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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