Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Donate $500k to Lompoc Theatre Project

SANTA YNEZ, CA – March 9, 2026 – The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians has announced that a $500,000 matching grant given to the Lompoc Theatre Project in December has been matched by the nonprofit, which aims to restore and revitalize the city’s nearly 100-year-old venue. With construction currently underway and eyes set on the historic theater’s centennial in December 2027, donors helped achieve the latest $500,000 goal in just five weeks.

Ashley Quiroga