Santa Barbara City College Foundation manages an endowment fund which is based in Santa Barbara, California. Established in 1976, the endowment was formed for the purpose of encouraging voluntary private gifts, trusts, and bequests for the benefit of Santa Barbara City College. It provides financial support for various college-related programs including student scholarships and awards, general department and program support, equipment purchases and capital improvements, and faculty research and teaching activities. The assets of the fund are managed and administered by the executive management team.