<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return returnVersion="2022v5.0" xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2024-02-08T21:24:39-07:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2023-06-30</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>841931457</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Shelly Best</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>7028 Scripps Crescent</AddressLine1Txt>
        <AddressLine2Txt>84-1931457</AddressLine2Txt>
        <CityNm>Goleta</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>CA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>93117</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2022-07-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>861091948</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>SANTA BARBARA CHARTER SCHOOL</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>SANT</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>8059676522</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>6100 Stow Canyon Road</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>Goleta</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>CA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>93117</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>Ximena Cullen</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>Director of Operations</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>8059676522</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2024-02-08</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>1</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <SigningOfficerGrp>
      <PersonFullName>
        <PersonFirstNm>Ximena</PersonFirstNm>
        <PersonLastNm>Cullen</PersonLastNm>
      </PersonFullName>
      <SSN>999009999</SSN>
    </SigningOfficerGrp>
    <IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>1</IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>Shelly Best</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P01497840</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>8055707782</PhoneNum>
      <PreparationDt>2024-02-07</PreparationDt>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <AdditionalFilerInformation>
      <TrustedCustomerGrp>
        <TrustedCustomerCd>1</TrustedCustomerCd>
        <OOBSecurityVerificationCd>11</OOBSecurityVerificationCd>
        <LastSubmissionRqrOOBCd>1</LastSubmissionRqrOOBCd>
        <AuthenticationAssuranceLevelCd>AAL2</AuthenticationAssuranceLevelCd>
      </TrustedCustomerGrp>
    </AdditionalFilerInformation>
    <TaxYr>2022</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2023-04-26 12:10:37Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="8">
    <IRS990 documentId="R000001" referenceDocumentId="R000007 R000008" softwareId="22015720" softwareVersionNum="v1.00">
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>Ximena Cullen</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>6100 Stow Canyon Road</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>Goleta</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>CA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>93117</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>3912290</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>0</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501c3Ind>X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>http://www.sbcharter.org</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>2006</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>CA</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>Santa Barbara Charter School provides public school services for students from Kindergarten through eigth grade. Classroom-based K-6 and Home-Based is Transitional K-8.</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>9</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>5</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>0</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalVolunteersCnt>225</TotalVolunteersCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>0</NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>83796</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>165908</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>3145081</PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>3689580</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>2884</PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>56141</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <PYOtherRevenueAmt>0</PYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>0</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>3231761</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>3911629</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>2851370</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>3092775</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>22234</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>869260</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>895920</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>3720630</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>3988695</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>-488869</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>-77066</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>1307353</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>1918396</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>401750</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>1091114</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>905603</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>827282</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <MissionDesc>Santa Barbara Charter School nurtures lifelong learners by cultivating the interest and building the skills of both students and their families in the arts, academics, and relationships.</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>0</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>0</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>3273537</ExpenseAmt>
      <RevenueAmt>3553991</RevenueAmt>
      <Desc>SBCS utilized both classroom-based matriculation and home-based independent study as learning environments to serve 301 students in Kindergarten through 6th grade.</Desc>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
        <ExpenseAmt>228750</ExpenseAmt>
        <RevenueAmt>215576</RevenueAmt>
        <Desc>SBCS fundraising efforts support the Program Service Accomplishment I by raising funds used for additional classroom enhancements such as specialists, Discovery Garden and field trips.</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
        <ExpenseAmt>121109</ExpenseAmt>
        <RevenueAmt>135588</RevenueAmt>
        <Desc>SBCS After School Program and Summer Camp operates as an extension of SBCS with before and after school care offered in addition to to a Summer day camp.</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
      <TotalOtherProgSrvcExpenseAmt>0</TotalOtherProgSrvcExpenseAmt>
      <TotalOtherProgSrvcGrantAmt>0</TotalOtherProgSrvcGrantAmt>
      <TotalOtherProgSrvcRevenueAmt>0</TotalOtherProgSrvcRevenueAmt>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>3623396</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="R000002">1</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="R000003">1</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>0</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd>0</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>0</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd>0</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd>0</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd>0</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd>0</CreditCounselingInd>
      <DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>0</DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>0</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>0</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>0</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd>0</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>0</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>0</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>0</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>0</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd referenceDocumentId="R000004">1</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>0</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>0</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>0</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>0</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd>0</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="R000005">1</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd>0</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>0</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd>0</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd>0</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd>0</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>0</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>0</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <PYExcessBenefitTransInd>0</PYExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>0</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>0</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>0</BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd referenceDocumentId="R000006">1</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd>0</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>0</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>0</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd>0</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd>0</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>0</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>0</TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>0</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>1</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>13</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <BackupWthldComplianceInd>1</BackupWthldComplianceInd>
      <EmployeeCnt>0</EmployeeCnt>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>0</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>0</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>0</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>0</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>0</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContributionsInd>0</QuidProQuoContributionsInd>
      <Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>0</Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>
      <RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>0</RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>0</PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <Form8899Filedind>0</Form8899Filedind>
      <Form1098CFiledInd>0</Form1098CFiledInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>0</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>0</SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>
      <SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>0</SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>9</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>5</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>0</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>0</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>0</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>0</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>0</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>1</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>0</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>1</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>1</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>0</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>0</LocalChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>1</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>1</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>1</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>
      <RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>1</RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>0</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>1</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>1</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>1</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>0</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>CA</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <PersonNm>Tracy Burson</PersonNm>
        <PhoneNum>8059676522</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>6100 Stow Canyon Road</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Goleta</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>CA</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>93117</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Les Stickles</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>CoT Member</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>34</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>93979</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Doreen Edwards</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>CoT Member</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>34</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>85827</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Ximena Cullen</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>CoT Member</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>24</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>84796</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Megan Robertson</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>CoT Member</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>17</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>25617</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Kate Therrien</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>CoT Member</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.25</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Nancy Whittiker</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>President</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.25</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Donna Ramoni</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Vice President</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.25</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Srvanti Veldurthy</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Treasurer</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.25</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Tamara Wright</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Secretary</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.25</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>290219</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>0</TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>
      <TotalOtherCompensationAmt>0</TotalOtherCompensationAmt>
      <IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>1</IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>0</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>0</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>0</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>0</CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FederatedCampaignsAmt>0</FederatedCampaignsAmt>
      <MembershipDuesAmt>0</MembershipDuesAmt>
      <FundraisingAmt>87582</FundraisingAmt>
      <RelatedOrganizationsAmt>0</RelatedOrganizationsAmt>
      <GovernmentGrantsAmt>0</GovernmentGrantsAmt>
      <AllOtherContributionsAmt>78326</AllOtherContributionsAmt>
      <NoncashContributionsAmt>49328</NoncashContributionsAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>165908</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <TotalOthProgramServiceRevGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>3689580</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>3689580</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>0</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalOthProgramServiceRevGrp>
      <TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>3689580</TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>7474</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>7474</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>0</ExclusionAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeGrp>
      <IncmFromInvestBondProceedsGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>0</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>0</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>0</ExclusionAmt>
      </IncmFromInvestBondProceedsGrp>
      <RoyaltiesRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>0</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>0</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>0</ExclusionAmt>
      </RoyaltiesRevenueGrp>
      <RentalIncomeOrLossGrp>
        <RealAmt>0</RealAmt>
        <PersonalAmt>0</PersonalAmt>
      </RentalIncomeOrLossGrp>
      <GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>49328</SecuritiesAmt>
        <OtherAmt>0</OtherAmt>
      </GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp>
      <LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>661</SecuritiesAmt>
        <OtherAmt>0</OtherAmt>
      </LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp>
      <GainOrLossGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>48667</SecuritiesAmt>
        <OtherAmt>0</OtherAmt>
      </GainOrLossGrp>
      <NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>48667</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>48667</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>0</ExclusionAmt>
      </NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp>
      <FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>0</FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>
      <ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt>87582</ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt>
      <FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt>0</FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt>
      <NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>0</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>0</ExclusionAmt>
      </NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
      <OtherRevenueTotalAmt>0</OtherRevenueTotalAmt>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>3911629</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>3745721</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>0</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>363767</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>332250</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>31517</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
      <OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>2175275</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1973340</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>201935</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
      <PensionPlanContributionsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>345060</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>323069</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>21991</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </PensionPlanContributionsGrp>
      <OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>111154</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>97968</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>13186</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
      <PayrollTaxesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>97519</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>70001</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>27518</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </PayrollTaxesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesLegalGrp>
        <TotalAmt>6193</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>6193</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </FeesForServicesLegalGrp>
      <FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>63064</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>53604</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>9460</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
      <FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
        <TotalAmt>101757</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>99479</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>2278</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
      <AdvertisingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>20398</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>20398</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </AdvertisingGrp>
      <OfficeExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>25542</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>17569</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>7591</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>382</FundraisingAmt>
      </OfficeExpensesGrp>
      <InformationTechnologyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </InformationTechnologyGrp>
      <OccupancyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>237636</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>225159</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>12477</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OccupancyGrp>
      <ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>47227</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>46758</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>469</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
      <InsuranceGrp>
        <TotalAmt>74077</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>68000</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>6077</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </InsuranceGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>Instructional Supplies</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>106431</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>106431</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>0</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>Field Trips</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>51025</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>51025</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>0</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>Ground Maint and Repairs</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>64458</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>59137</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>5321</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>Telephone/Internet/Utilities</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>45446</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>42201</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>3245</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <AllOtherExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>52666</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>30814</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>0</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>21852</FundraisingAmt>
      </AllOtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>3988695</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>3623396</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>343065</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>22234</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
        <BOYAmt>524207</BOYAmt>
      </CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
      <SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
        <BOYAmt>313344</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1203552</EOYAmt>
      </SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
      <AccountsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>469802</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>714844</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsReceivableGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1307353</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1918396</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
        <BOYAmt>401750</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1091114</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>401750</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1091114</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>X</OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>
      <NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>905603</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>827282</EOYAmt>
      </NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>905603</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>827282</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1307353</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1918396</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>-77066</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>-1255</NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>
      <DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt>0</DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt>
      <InvestmentExpenseAmt>0</InvestmentExpenseAmt>
      <PriorPeriodAdjustmentsAmt>0</PriorPeriodAdjustmentsAmt>
      <OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>0</OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>
      <MethodOfAccountingOtherInd methodOfAccountingOtherDesc="Cash/Accrual Hybrid">X</MethodOfAccountingOtherInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>1</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <AcctCompileOrReviewBasisGrp>
        <ConsolAndSepBasisFinclStmtInd>X</ConsolAndSepBasisFinclStmtInd>
      </AcctCompileOrReviewBasisGrp>
      <FSAuditedInd>1</FSAuditedInd>
      <FSAuditedBasisGrp>
        <ConsolAndSepBasisFinclStmtInd>X</ConsolAndSepBasisFinclStmtInd>
      </FSAuditedBasisGrp>
      <AuditCommitteeInd>1</AuditCommitteeInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>0</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="R000002" softwareId="22015720" softwareVersionNum="v1.00">
      <SchoolInd>X</SchoolInd>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleB documentId="R000003" softwareId="22015720" softwareVersionNum="v1.00">
      <ContributorInformationGrp>
        <ContributorNum>RESTRICTED</ContributorNum>
        <ContributorBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>RESTRICTED</BusinessNameLine1>
        </ContributorBusinessName>
        <ContributorUSAddress>
          <AddressLine1>RESTRICTED</AddressLine1>
          <AddressLine2>RESTRICTED</AddressLine2>
          <City>RESTRICTED</City>
          <State>RESTRICTED</State>
          <ZIPCode>RESTRICTED</ZIPCode>
        </ContributorUSAddress>
        <TotalContributionsAmt>RESTRICTED</TotalContributionsAmt>
      </ContributorInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleB>
    <IRS990ScheduleE documentId="R000004" softwareId="22015720" softwareVersionNum="v1.00">
      <NondiscriminatoryPolicyStmtInd>1</NondiscriminatoryPolicyStmtInd>
      <PolicyStmtInBrochuresEtcInd>1</PolicyStmtInBrochuresEtcInd>
      <PlcyPblczdViaBroadcastMediaInd>1</PlcyPblczdViaBroadcastMediaInd>
      <MaintainRacialCompRecsInd>1</MaintainRacialCompRecsInd>
      <MaintainScholarshipsRecsInd>1</MaintainScholarshipsRecsInd>
      <MaintainCpyOfBrochuresEtcInd>1</MaintainCpyOfBrochuresEtcInd>
      <MaintainCpyOfAllSolInd>1</MaintainCpyOfAllSolInd>
      <DiscriminateRaceStdntsRghtsInd>0</DiscriminateRaceStdntsRghtsInd>
      <DiscriminateRaceAdmissPlcyInd>0</DiscriminateRaceAdmissPlcyInd>
      <DiscriminateRaceEmplmFcultyInd>0</DiscriminateRaceEmplmFcultyInd>
      <DiscriminateRaceSchsInd>0</DiscriminateRaceSchsInd>
      <DiscriminateRaceEducPlcyInd>0</DiscriminateRaceEducPlcyInd>
      <DiscriminateRaceUseOfFcltsInd>0</DiscriminateRaceUseOfFcltsInd>
      <DiscriminateRaceAthltProgInd>0</DiscriminateRaceAthltProgInd>
      <DiscriminateRaceOtherActyInd>0</DiscriminateRaceOtherActyInd>
      <GovernmentFinancialAidRcvdInd>1</GovernmentFinancialAidRcvdInd>
      <GovernmentFinancialAidRvkdInd>0</GovernmentFinancialAidRvkdInd>
      <ComplianceWithRevProc7550Ind>1</ComplianceWithRevProc7550Ind>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Schedule E, Part I, Line 3</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Advertising for SBCS includes a non-discriminatory statement.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Schedule E, Part I, Line 6</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>SBCS is a public school that receives the bulk of its funding from the State of California and is required to follow the state laws regarding education.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleE>
    <IRS990ScheduleG documentId="R000005" softwareId="22015720" softwareVersionNum="v1.00">
      <FundraisingEventInformationGrp>
        <Event1Nm>Bright Futures Luncheon</Event1Nm>
        <GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt>68193</GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt>
        <CharitableContriEvent1Amt>0</CharitableContriEvent1Amt>
        <GrossRevenueEvent1Amt>68193</GrossRevenueEvent1Amt>
        <CashPrizesEvent1Amt>0</CashPrizesEvent1Amt>
        <NonCashPrizesEvent1Amt>0</NonCashPrizesEvent1Amt>
        <RentFacilityCostsEvent1Amt>731</RentFacilityCostsEvent1Amt>
        <FoodAndBeverageEvent1Amt>4061</FoodAndBeverageEvent1Amt>
        <EntertainmentEvent1Amt>0</EntertainmentEvent1Amt>
        <OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt>5620</OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt>
        <Event2Nm>Move-A-Thon &amp; Axxess Books</Event2Nm>
        <GrossReceiptsEvent2Amt>19389</GrossReceiptsEvent2Amt>
        <CharitableContriEvent2Amt>0</CharitableContriEvent2Amt>
        <GrossRevenueEvent2Amt>19389</GrossRevenueEvent2Amt>
        <CashPrizesEvent2Amt>0</CashPrizesEvent2Amt>
        <NonCashPrizesEvent2Amt>0</NonCashPrizesEvent2Amt>
        <RentFacilityCostsEvent2Amt>0</RentFacilityCostsEvent2Amt>
        <FoodAndBeverageEvent2Amt>140</FoodAndBeverageEvent2Amt>
        <EntertainmentEvent2Amt>0</EntertainmentEvent2Amt>
        <OtherDirectExpensesEvent2Amt>11300</OtherDirectExpensesEvent2Amt>
        <OtherEventsTotalCnt>0</OtherEventsTotalCnt>
        <GrossReceiptsTotalAmt>87582</GrossReceiptsTotalAmt>
        <CharitableContributionsTotAmt>0</CharitableContributionsTotAmt>
        <GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt>87582</GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt>
        <CashPrizesTotalEventsAmt>0</CashPrizesTotalEventsAmt>
        <NonCashPrizesTotalEventsAmt>0</NonCashPrizesTotalEventsAmt>
        <RentFcltyCostsTotalEventsAmt>731</RentFcltyCostsTotalEventsAmt>
        <FoodAndBeverageTotalEventsAmt>4201</FoodAndBeverageTotalEventsAmt>
        <EntertainmentTotalEventsAmt>0</EntertainmentTotalEventsAmt>
        <OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt>16920</OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt>
        <DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt>21852</DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt>
        <NetIncomeSummaryAmt>65730</NetIncomeSummaryAmt>
      </FundraisingEventInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleG>
    <IRS990ScheduleM documentId="R000006" softwareId="22015720" softwareVersionNum="v1.00">
      <SecuritiesPubliclyTradedGrp>
        <NonCashCheckboxInd>X</NonCashCheckboxInd>
        <ContributionCnt>3</ContributionCnt>
        <NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>49328</NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>
        <MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>FMV</MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>
      </SecuritiesPubliclyTradedGrp>
      <Form8283ReceivedCnt>0</Form8283ReceivedCnt>
      <AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd>0</AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd>
      <ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd>0</ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd>
      <ThirdPartiesUsedInd>0</ThirdPartiesUsedInd>
    </IRS990ScheduleM>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="R000007" softwareId="22015720" softwareVersionNum="v1.00">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The Circle of Trustees (CoT) is a board comprised of 5 parents and/or family members/student's legal guardians elected by the SBCS classroom-based and home-based community members, 2 classroom-based teachers elected by classroom-based teachers and 1 home-based teacher elected by home-based teachers, the Director of Operations is a standing member and the District Director is at the discretion of the Santa Barbara School District Superintendent. Each elected office is held for 2 fiscal years.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The 990 is provided to the CoT for review prior to filing.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Every year the CoT reviews, re-signs and dates the Conflict of Interest Policy.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Every year employee compensation is reviewed and compared to those in the district.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Documents are available upon request.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
    <ReasonableCauseExplanation documentId="R000008" softwareId="22015720" softwareVersionNum="v1.00">
      <ExplanationTxt>Each year we work with internal records and those of the Santa Barbara School District and we need to wait for their books to be closed and review those prior to filing the 990.</ExplanationTxt>
    </ReasonableCauseExplanation>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>
