Investing in the education of our children -- our community's most valuable asset. Serving nearly 12,000 students in the Santa Barbara Unified School District. Supporting education of our children -- our community's most valuable asset. Since 1985, the Santa Barbara Education Foundation (SBEF) has provided financial resources for a multitude of projects that enhance the educational opportunities for every student in the Santa Barbara Unified School District. SBEF is the only funding organization that has the unique and specific mission of supporting all 12,700 students throughout 19 schools in the district. SBEF provides and supports programs that enrich the academic, artistic, and personal development of all students in the Santa Barbara Unified School District.