The Pearl Chase Endowment was created to receive and encourage planned gifts and bequests, and to provide a permanent financial base for the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation's ongoing preservation and restoration work. The responsibility for preserving our rich cultural heritage and educating the next generation belongs to all of us. Your investment makes possible our education and outreach programs, tours, lectures, exhibits and events that give visitors of all ages the opportunity to learn about early California history and extraordinary past of Santa Barbara county. 

In 2004, SBTHP established Los Distinguidos, a special recognition circle for those who contribute $10,000 or more in current or deferred gifts to SBTHP’s Pearl Chase Endowment. When you inform us of your intent to include SBTHP in your will or estate plan, you will become a member of Los Distinguidos and be listed on the Los Distinguidos Honor Roll, unless you wish to remain anonymous. Members of Los Distinguidos are recognized each year at one of the SBTHP's annual events.

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To learn more about making a lasting gift to the Pearl Chase Endowment by joining Los Distinguidos, email SBTHP or call (805) 961-5378.