Our Vision

Just, equitable, and resilient communities.

Our Mission

We inspire enduring philanthropy and enable community solutions to improve the quality of life in our region.

We Value

Guiding Principles

Our Strategic Priorities

Pillars to achieve our vision

Advancing racial and social justice

We will support policies and programs that seek to eradicate systemic discrimination.

To address the root causes of inequities as well as their manifestations, and eliminate policies, practices, attitudes and cultural messages that reinforce differential outcomes determined by race or social status, we will:

• Partner with capital providers to enable Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) San Diegans to create generational wealth through homeownership
• Address and mitigate discriminatory policies, practices, and beliefs
• Reduce health inequities for San Diegans experiencing racial or social bias

Commitment-in-Action

See our work with the Black Community Investment Fund

Dive Deeper

Building Generational Wealth for Black San Diegan Webinar

Fostering equity of opportunity

We will increase access and resources for San Diegans facing barriers to realizing full and healthy lives.

To offset the unequal allocation of and access to goods, resources, and services, we will:

• Increase access to quality Early Care and Education (ECE) for all working families
• Enhance opportunities to obtain college degrees for underrepresented San Diegans
• Expand and leverage impact investing to promote the equitable flow of capital for social good

Commitment-in-Action

See our work with the Community Scholarship Program and Early Childhood Initiative

Dive Deeper

Workforce + Childcare and San Diego County Childcare Provider Grant Program

Building resilient communities

We will establish and support programs that enable communities to adapt and persist through changing circumstances.

To support and encourage communities to be resourceful, creative, and capable of taking effective action in the face of change or adversity, we will:

• Increase access to education and skill-building to meet our workforce needs and prepare San Diegans for higher-paying jobs
• Address environmental issues related to resiliency in communities
• Improve mental and behavioral health in our region

Commitment-in-Action

See our work with the Climate Initiative and San Diego Thrive Outside Communities

Dive Deeper

Climate Initiative Impact Report and Parks for Everyone Report

Delivering world-class philanthropy

We will offer an ever-advancing platform that supports donors and nonprofits in achieving their goals.

To provide innovative and customized philanthropic solutions and offer best-in-class services for donors, we will:

• Expand internal capacity to provide innovative, customized and extraordinary services
• Enable donors to fully leverage the impact of their giving by increasing their understanding of selected public issues and connecting them with the San Diego nonprofit community
• Pursue additional revenue sources to ensure TSDF long-term sustainability and increase our community impact

Commitment-in-Action

Meet our team

Dive Deeper

Enabling Community Solutions Learning Series

“Our work will not be complete until everyone who calls San Diego County home has the opportunity to prosper, the opportunity to thrive and, most of all, the opportunity to feel like they belong.”

Mark A. Stuart
President & CEO

About our Strategic Plan

This strategic plan is the distilled expression of The San Diego Foundation priorities for the next five years. It rolls up to a vision that may take 10 years to achieve, and will be supported by annual operational plans.

Looking for more information about what our Strategic Plan means for our region, or for you as a partner of The San Diego Foundation? Read frequently asked questions about the strategic plan.

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