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.
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
Ken Lounsbery
Chair
Chair
Jack Raymond
Immediate Past Chair
Immediate Past Chair
Donna Aeling
Grants Chair
Grants Chair
Emily Lowe
Immediate Past Grants Chair
Immediate Past Grants Chair
Rachel Currington
Membership Chair
Membership Chair
Rita Bowcock
Events Co-Chair
Events Co-Chair
Susan Greenstein
Events Co-Chair
Events Co-Chair
*Sally Costello
Pat Flynn
Joa Giamanco
*John Goodrich
Luis Ibbara
*Tom Kight
Ceci Lusky
*Ken Myers
Cathy O’Malley
Vaughn North
*Mike Peters
*Rebecca Raymond
*Lisa Ruder
Jacquie Skay
*Larry Trautner
*Nick Tsoulos
*Paul Van Elderen
Jerry Van Leeuwen
*Cynthia Waasdorp
George Weir
Lorraine Boyce
Emeritus
Emeritus
DeLisle Calac
Emeritus
Emeritus
*Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps
Corporate Member
Corporate Member
Hidden Valley Orthodontics
Corporate Member
Corporate Member
Regional Affiliates
Escondido Community Foundation Grants $199,900 at Annual Grant Awards Celebration
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.
$25,000EcoLife Conservation
Environmental Education & Food System Awareness Through Classroom Aquaponics
$25,000Friends of Daley Ranch
Opening Young Eyes to Nature in Escondido
$25,000San Pasqual Union School
Interactive Science Garden
$24,000Escondido Creek Conservancy
Habitats: A Program for All Escondido Union District 3rd Graders
$20,825San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum
Opening Young Eyes to Nature in Escondido
$17,500Coastal Roots Farm
Interactive Science Garden
$17,500I Love a Clean San Diego
Food For Thought
$15,000San 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.
