October 7, 2026 – Solana Beach, CA – The Solana Beach Fund, a community fund of San Diego Foundation (SDF), has awarded $20,000 in grants to five nonprofit organizations helping Solana Beach residents access food, educational opportunities, senior services and other resources that support their well-being. Each grantee received $4,000 each from the fund.

The grants reflect the Solana Beach Fund’s commitment to addressing local needs and strengthening quality of life in Solana Beach through community-led philanthropy.

The 2026 grantees are:

  • Solana Beach Community Connections: To help older adults remain independent and connected to their community by providing information, services and resources that support aging in place.
  • Community Resource Center: To help individuals and families furthest from opportunity access food, housing assistance, counseling and other essential services.
  • Casa de Amistad: To help students facing educational and economic barriers succeed in school through academic support, mentoring and other educational resources.
  • Pathways to Citizenship: To provide legal assistance to families navigating the citizenship process.
  • Backpacks for Kids: To provide fresh food and groceries to local families through the Solana Beach Free Farmers Market at La Colonia Park.

Through these grants, the Solana Beach Fund is investing directly in organizations working to meet the everyday needs of local residents and build a stronger, more connected community.

Through ongoing and legacy gifts, the fund provides grants for nonprofit programs and projects that strengthen the Solana Beach community.

Learn more about the Solana Beach Fund at DFoundation.org/SolanaBeachFund.

About San Diego Foundation

San Diego Foundation believes in just, equitable and resilient communities where every San Diegan can prosper, thrive and feel like they belong. We partner with donors, nonprofits and regional leaders to co-create solutions that respond to community needs and strengthen San Diego. Since our founding in 1975, our community foundation has granted $2 billion to nonprofits to improve quality of life in San Diego County and beyond. Learn more at SDFoundation.org.

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