We collaborate with donors, community organizations, government, business, policy analysts and researchers to create new strategies and solutions for the region’s most pressing challenges.

The result is a set of programs and funds that can help you better understand community needs and advance change in such areas as equity, education, the environment and much more to communities throughout San Diego.

Find out how your giving aligns with San Diego’s community needs

Regional Affiliates

San Diego County is a region of distinct neighborhoods, communities and cities. The Regional Affiliate program brings together like-minded individuals interested in helping their neighbors and building resilient communities in their own backyard.

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San Diego Regional Policy & Innovation Center

Climate resilience, critical infrastructure, homelessness and housing affordability are challenges that require a massive collective effort. The San Diego Regional Policy & Innovation Center builds partnerships to create cross-sector, multi-jurisdictional solutions.

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Supporting Organizations

Since our founding, we have worked with San Diego’s philanthropic and civic leaders to launch supporting organizations dedicated to addressing specific needs in our region.

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Research

We work with academia, policy analysts and other researchers to identify the data that helps inform government leaders and policymakers about our region’s needs – from childcare to climate change, outdoor access and more.

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