Santa Barbara Foundation Completes Administration of Masin Human Services Fund
The Santa Barbara Foundation has finalized the administration of the Francis and Marianna Masin Human Services Fund, completing the charitable legacy established by the couple to provide sustained support for organizations assisting Santa Barbara County residents facing hardship.
Santa Barbara Santa Maria San Luis Obispo, CA, October 25, 2026 —
The Santa Barbara Foundation has finalized the administration of the Francis and Marianna Masin Human Services Fund, completing a charitable legacy established by Francis and Marianna Masin. The fund was intended to provide sustained support for organizations that assist Santa Barbara County residents facing hardship.
The information provided does not specify when the fund was established or when its administration was finalized. It also does not identify the organizations supported, detail how funds were distributed, or state the total amount involved. The foundation’s description of the fund’s purpose is limited to sustained support for organizations serving residents in hardship.
No further details were provided about what finalizing the administration involved, whether support to organizations has ended, or whether any related programs will continue through another arrangement. The information also does not include statements from the foundation or the Masin family.
The stated completion marks the conclusion of the charitable legacy associated with the fund. Beyond its intended purpose and the foundation’s completion of its administration, additional information about the fund’s scope, beneficiaries and final disposition was not provided.
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