Community Giving

Community Giving & Charitable Contributions

Pacific Capital Bancorp is the parent company of Santa Barbara Bank and Trust, N.A., a nationally chartered bank that operates 48 branches under the highly recognized brand names of Santa Barbara Bank & Trust.

For over 50 years, our banks have been committed to continually enhancing the economic vitality and social welfare of their local communities through corporate sponsorship of the full range of charitable organizations.

Recipients of charitable contributions must:

Provide services within our local markets
Hold a current IRS nonprofit organization 501(c)(3) designation
Submit a written request and provide supporting documentation

If you would like to be considered as the recipient of a charitable donation from Pacific Capital Bancorp, please complete this form:

Download the Contribution Form

Along with your completed form, please include copies of the following:

IRS 501(c)(3) letter
List of current Board of Directors
Current year Annual Report (if applicable)

We will review your application and respond to your request in a timely manner. All donations checks will be issued by Santa Barbara Bank and Trust, N.A.