WELCOME TO THE SANTA YNEZ VALLEY FOUNDATION
OUR MISSION
The Santa Ynez Valley Foundation partners with the community to enhance the quality of life in the Santa Ynez Valley and Los Alamos.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE SINCE 1991
The Santa Ynez Valley Foundation is dedicated to a mission centered around grant-making, actively collaborating with nonprofits, community leaders, and grassroots projects, assuming an important role in strengthening the social fabric of the community.
In addition to grants, the Foundation administers a robust College Scholarship Program designed to empower ambitious college-bound students. This initiative represents a significant investment, nurturing future change-makers and contributing to the overall advancement of the community.
NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN!
The Santa Ynez Valley Foundation proudly announces the Champions of the Valley, formerly known as Man & Woman of the Year, on October 13, 2024. This event celebrates community volunteers and the transformative power of volunteerism. Community members are invited to submit nominations for the Champions honor to be awarded at the event
To fill out a nomination form click below.
HOW WE HELP
GRANTS: AWARDED QUARTERLY & STRATEGICALLY CHANNELED INTO KEY SECTORS, including:
Health & Human Services
Support for Seniors
Education
Youth Development
Arts & Culture
SCHOLARSHIPS: HOW TO CHANGE A LIFE!
In addition to grants, the Foundation administers a robust College Scholarship Program designed to empower ambitious college-bound students. This initiative represents a significant investment, nurturing future change-makers and contributing to the overall advancement of the community.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
The whole community benefits when we help others. We happily post the volunteer needs of in the Santa Ynez Valley and Los Alamos.
“He gave the Valley philanthropy, he gave it the spirit. We still have the community, we still have that spirit, and we still have that sense of who you are.”
— BROOKS FIRESTONE (SYVF Lifetime Achievement Honoree in reference to The Santa Ynez Valley Foundation founder, Stuart C Gildred.)