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Our New Strategic Plan

After 46 years, The San Diego Foundation is transforming.
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A Movement For Good: Give Together

Emerging, Important Needs

Black Community Investment Fund

COVID-19 Community Response Fund

Scholarships

Climate

Early Childhood Education & Development

Opening The Outdoors

Age-Friendly Communities

2020: By The Numbers

Community Impact

1,265

Scholarships Awarded

1,836

NPOs Received Grants

Giving

$77.8M

Given in Grants

6,353

Grants Awarded

Reach

$1.07B

In Total Assets

$572M

In Endowment

 

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    San Diego Region
    "Our endowment fund ensures that our investment remains strong for current and future generations of students."
    Constance Carroll
    Dr. Constance Carroll, Chancellor San Diego Community College District
    "An endowment benefits your organization because it stabilizes your organization."
    Kevin Barnard
    Kevin Barnard, Board Member The Escondido Creek Conservancy
    "Endowment funds are important indicators to partners that organizations are serious about transparency and longevity."
    Kristi S. Worley
    Kristi S. Worley, Philanthropy Director San Diego Center for Children
    "The endowment enables us to plan for the future and develop programs to increase awareness of our coastal environment."
    Ben Vallejos
    Ben Vallejos, Executive Director Living Coast Discovery Center
    "Our endowment ensures a lifeline for Casa to address the changing needs in our community for years to come."
    Lisa Cuestas
    Lisa Cuestas, CEO Casa Familiar

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    One of our Strategic Plan guiding principles is to be open-minded, learn constantly, seek diverse voices, listen carefully to different experiences and different perspectives, build strong and diverse coalitions, support community engagement and engage in shared and equitable decision-making.

    Defining Just, Equitable and Resilient Communities: The Strategic Plan Glossary

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    The Outdoors Are for Everyone: The San Diego Foundation Increases Access to Nature with $698,000 in Grants

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    The San Diego Foundation today announced $698,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations expanding access...

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    The Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation is committed to our community through the financial support of nonprofit organizations, projects and programs dedicated to improving the lives of those who live, work and play in Rancho Bernardo.

    July 2021 Letter from RBCF Board President Daniel Wilson

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    Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation (RBCF) Board President Daniel Wilson shares an update with RBCF...

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    Working Together to Grow a Vibrant Region

    Since 1975, The San Diego Foundation has been helping passionate, socially minded citizens find ways to create positive impacts in communities across the San Diego region. Through more than 2,100 funds we manage, our donors have generously given over $1.3 billion to support nonprofit organizations that provide assistance and opportunity to people throughout our community. Our donors and funds all share a common purpose: to make the San Diego region a better place to be WELL (Work, Enjoy, Live & Learn) today and in the future.

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