The Schaff Foundation

The Schaff Family Foundation

Making an Impact in Santa Barbara County and Beyond

The Schaff Family Foundation

Our Foundation

The Schaff Family Foundation supports social causes and environmental initiatives

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Nonprofits Supported

Focus Areas

The Schaff Family Foundation supports social and environmental causes in the Santa Barbara Central California region

Education & Youth Development

Programs that provide quality educational opportunities and mentorship

Environmental Stewardship

Organizations working to promote sustainable practices in our region

Recovery & Community Support

Groups that provide stability, resources, and pathways to recovery for individuals facing hardship or transition

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Foundations We Support

California Native Plant Society
SB Humane
AHA!
Carpinteria Children's Project
Coastal Conservation Association
Food Bank Santa Barbara County
Food From The Heart
Habitat for Humanity
HELP of Carpinteria
Meals on Wheels Santa Barbara
New House Santa Barbara
Partners In Housing
The Salvation Army Southern California Division
Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara
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the California Society for Ecological Restoration
Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation
United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County
Unity Shoppe
Ventura Botanical Gardens
The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation
Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants
Mental Wellness Center
The Way Home Transition House
California Native Grasslands Association
California Native Plant Society
SB Humane
AHA!
Carpinteria Children's Project
Coastal Conservation Association
Food Bank Santa Barbara County
Food From The Heart
Habitat for Humanity
HELP of Carpinteria
Meals on Wheels Santa Barbara
New House Santa Barbara
Partners In Housing
The Salvation Army Southern California Division
Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara
SEE AG
the California Society for Ecological Restoration
Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation
United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County
Unity Shoppe
Ventura Botanical Gardens
The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation
Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants
Mental Wellness Center
The Way Home Transition House
California Native Grasslands Association

Recent News

New Philanthropic Partner Steps Forward as Santa Barbara Nonprofits Face Rising Demand

New Philanthropic Partner Steps Forward as Santa Barbara Nonprofits Face Rising Demand

The Victor and Susan Schaff Family Foundation awards $25,000 to the Santa Barbara Foundation's Critical Needs Response Fund, helping local nonprofits meet…

7/14/2026 Read More →
Schaff Family Foundation Supports Santa Barbara Botanic Garden with $10,000 Award

Schaff Family Foundation Supports Santa Barbara Botanic Garden with $10,000 Award

Grant to Santa Barbara Botanic Garden will expand skills in sustainable garden management among landscape professionals.

6/13/2026 Read More →
The Schaff Foundation

Making an Impact in Santa Barbara County and Beyond

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