Leaders representing 195 nonprofits from Santa Barbara and Ventura counties gathered at The Hilton Santa Barbara Beachside Resort for Montecito Bank & Trust’s annual Community Dividends awards.
For the past 22 years, the bank has hosted this event to celebrate and recognize local nonprofit organizations and the work they do in our communities. Granting more than $23 million to more than 300 nonprofits over the years, the bank’s total annual investment in nonprofit giving reached $1.6 million in 2024, with $1 million contributed through the Community Dividends program. Focused primarily on supporting organizations and programs that serve low- and moderate-income individuals and families in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties, Community Dividends are awarded to organizations that serve youth and education, social services, medical and health services and the arts. Montecito.Bank