VISION

A world shaped by compassion and commitment where people, animals, land, and water thrive together.

MISSION

The Foundation seeks to move the needle on significant environmental issues and tangibly improve the health and well-being of people, animals, and nature within Santa Barbara County and around the world.

Integrity

We take our responsibility as stewards of significant resources seriously. We aim to direct them judiciously, thoughtfully, ethically, and for clear impact on significant issues.

Compassion

We are guided by empathy for people, animals, and planet. We aim to preserve and revitalize precious and imperiled living and terrestrial resources.

Humility

We come to our work with curiosity and intention, eager to learn from others with deeper expertise, including nonprofits, funders, communities and beneficiaries.