Nonprofit Impact Stories
Nonprofit grantees transform lives across our region.
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Nonprofit grantees transform lives across our region.
This past year, we granted more than $150 million – the most charitable year in our organization’s history dating back to 1975.
While donor-directed grants from advised funds contribute to the Foundation’s overall grantmaking efforts, the vast majority of our discretionary and competitive grantmaking directly aligns to the priorities outlined in our Strategic Plan, including:
From education and the environment to racial and social justice, workforce development, and more, we open competitive grant cycles aligned with our Strategic Plan priorities to help nonprofit organizations make a greater impact and transform the lives of San Diegans.
What is the relationship between the Foundation and nonprofits? How does my organization apply for funding? Who can apply for a grant? Get answers to these questions and more.
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On August 9, 2022, we awarded $838,704 in Opening the Outdoors grants to 24 nonprofit organizations that offer equitable access to outdoor spaces in San Diego County.
“San Diego Foundation is proud to once again support its partners committed to increasing community-driven efforts to enhance accessible outdoor space, encourage youth to learn more through hands-on education and create the next generation of environmental stewards in the San Diego region,” said Christiana DeBenedict, SDF Director of Environment Initiatives.
This year’s grantees will help address these inequities and enhance access to the outdoors throughout San Diego County.
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