Our Purpose
We’re committed to meeting emerging needs in Escondido by increasing responsible philanthropy to benefit all who live, work and play in this special community.
Our purpose is to build our community endowment, provide funding to local nonprofit organizations and causes, and give community members a vehicle for legacy planning and gifts.
Grant Opportunity

City of Escondido Nonprofit Relief Fund
Deadline: August 11, 2022 by 5pm (PST)
Become a Member
When you become a member, you make a difference for the causes you care about through collective grantmaking and endowment building.
Escondido Giving Arch
On April 11, the Escondido Community Foundation (ECF) and the City of Escondido lit the 40-foot by 108-foot welcome arch over Grand Avenue at Centre City Parkway in honor of first responders and as a beacon of hope.
Jacquie Skay, Chair of the ECF Board, commented: “The original plan was to host a huge public ceremony, but the rules of the day changed that plan. We decided not to wait. Now is the time to give our community something to cheer about.”
“The Giving Arch” is in recognition of the generosity and community spirit of Escondido residents. The design of The Giving Arch reflects the architectural lines of Escondido City Hall and the philanthropic spirit of the community and will welcome both residents and visitors to Escondido.
A dedication ceremony will be held when the time is appropriate. Plaques are still available. Please contact Regional Affiliates Director Trudy Armstrong at trudy@sdfoundation.org for more information.
Meet Our Members
*Founder
Chair
Immediate Past Chair
Grants Chair
Immediate Past Grants Chair
Membership Chair
Events Co-Chair
Events Co-Chair
Emeritus
Emeritus
Corporate Member
Corporate Member
Regional Affiliates
City of Escondido Partners with Escondido Community Foundation to Grant $1.5M to Escondido-Serving Nonprofits

2020 - 2021 Nonprofit Grantees
Escondido Community Foundation awarded $302,825 in funding during its 14th year of grantmaking to 17 programs strengthening the environment in Escondido and addressing the impacts of COVID-19.

EcoLife Conservation
Environmental Education & Food System Awareness Through Classroom Aquaponics

Friends of Daley Ranch
Opening Young Eyes to Nature in Escondido

San Pasqual Union School
Interactive Science Garden

Escondido Creek Conservancy
Habitats: A Program for All Escondido Union District 3rd Graders

San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum
Opening Young Eyes to Nature in Escondido

Coastal Roots Farm
Interactive Science Garden

I Love a Clean San Diego
Food For Thought

San Diego Zoo Global
Exploring Conservation Science Program for 8th Grade EUSD Students
Contact Us
For more information or to join today, contact Trudy Armstrong, Regional Affiliates Director, at trudy@sdfoundation.org or (619) 764-8602.