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2018: By The Numbers

Community Impact

1,079

Scholarships Awarded

1,755

NPOs Received Grants

Giving

$67.4M

Given in Grants

5,871

Grants Awarded

Reach

$835M

In Total Assets

$524M

In Endowment

 

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    "An endowment benefits your organization because it stabilizes your organization."
    Kevin Barnard
    Kevin Barnard, Board Member The Escondido Creek Conservancy
    "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
    "Our endowment gives us the security that there is a funding mechanism that will provide resources in perpetuity."
    José A. Cruz, Ed.M.
    José A. Cruz, Executive Director Barrio Logan College Institute
    "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

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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 $1.1 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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    The San Diego Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization making all donations tax-exempt.

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    Donor Appreciation Luncheon

    Donor & Legacy League Appreciation Luncheon

    When: 30 April 2019

    Where: La Jolla

    This exclusive event celebrating donors and legacy fundholders welcomes New York Times personal finance columnist and bestselling author Ron Lieber who will discuss his latest book, The Opposite of Spoiled, and how to help NextGen philanthropists embody the value of generosity.

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