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Tax Filings
Access Our 990 Forms
As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is required to submit form 990 to the IRS every year to maintain our tax-exempt status (EIN # 95-1644628). We make these forms available publicly to support our commitment to transparency.
By the Numbers
Access Our Impact Reports
Every few years we compile a bird’s-eye view at the work we’re doing to conserve native plants and habitats — from our education and horticulture programs to our conservation work. These impact reports highlight some of our biggest wins along the way — from our backyards to the backcountry across California. Thank you for helping us continue to make an impact through your support of the Garden!
Go Deeper
Access Our Financial Statements
To offer further insight into the financial health of the Garden, we offer our audited financial statements to the public. These annual statements are conducted by a third party and can be viewed or downloaded using the links below.
Our Magazine
Ironwood | Magazine of Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
Twice a year, we pull together amazing stories from our horticulture and conservation teams, our members, and our community about the work being done to conserve native plants and habitats.
Published in June and November, Ironwood is available to Garden members first, and then made available online for all to enjoy.
Press Inquires
If you are a member of the media, please contact us at julia[at]juliapr.com. Please note, requests for advertising, partnerships with influencers or content creators, sponsorship or general customer inquiries will not be responded to from this email.
For general questions, please contact us here.
Media Contact
805.569.3303
Garden Images
Pressed: Botanical Art and the Herbarium
Guests enjoy the exhibit at the Pritzlaff Conservation Center Gallery, featuring specimens from the Clifton Smith Herbarium and as life-size linocut prints by artist Henry Evans. (Photo: Greg Trainor)
Summer Camp at the Garden
Young campers enjoy the open trails of the Backcountry Section during the Summer Camp program. (Photo: Stacy Bloodworth)
Yoga in the Garden
Members find time to relax and take in the views from the Pritzlaff Conservation Center lawn during monthly yoga classes.
Beer Garden Annual Fundraiser
The annual Santa Barbara Beer Garden fundraiser brings together the community to enjoy craft brews from across the region, all in support of conserving native plants and habitats. (Photo: Carly Otness)
Volunteer at the Garden
Volunteers help our Rare Plant Team with clean seeds in our labs at the Prizlaff Conservation Center.
Backcountry Rangers
Backcountry Ranger Dylan Schuyler explores the Backcountry Section with budding conservationists. (Photo: Andrea Russell)
Elings Park Nature Walk
The public is invited to take part in a series of eight free Nature Walks to explore the biodiversity of the 230-acre Elings Park as part of a new collaboration between the Park and Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. (Photo: Julia McHugh)
News Releases
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Santa Barbara Botanic Garden’s Backcountry Receives Professional Design Award from American Society of Landscape Architects
Denver-based BrightView Design Group Garners Colorado Chapter Honor Award for Innovative Space that Encourages Children to Explore and Discover Nature Santa Barbara, Calif. – September…
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Landscape Transformation Project at Elings Park Breaks Ground with Restoration Work Parties by Volunteers Beginning Saturday, September 16
Santa Barbara, Calif. – September, 2023 – Elings Park and Santa Barbara Botanic Garden’s Landscape Transformation Project needs volunteers willing to get their hands dirty…
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Four Public Forums Held to Explore and Provide Input on New Landscape Transformation Project by Santa Barbara Botanic Garden and Elings Park
One Acre of the Park to be Cleared of Invasive Plants and Replanted with Native Species; Effects to be Studied Santa Barbara, Calif. – July…
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“Forage & Feast: From the Garden to the Table with Convivo” Celebrates Native Plants
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Event Features Cocktails by T.W. Hollister, Dinner by Convivo, and Wine Pairing by Brewer-Clifton Santa Barbara, Calif. – June 29, 2022…
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String Quartets by Local Composers (And Spouses) Cody Westheimer and Julia Newmann Open “Summer Serenade Series” at Santa Barbara Botanic Garden On Friday, July 14
July 14: The Nature of Music Features String Quartet from Santa Barbara Symphony, and Westheimer on Shakuhachi Flute July 28 & August 11: Musical Showcases…