Nonprofit Impact Stories
Nonprofit grantees transform lives across our region.
Nonprofits
Nonprofit organizations partner with us to tackle our community's greatest needs.
Children & Families
Providing Early Childhood Education for Working Families Amid the COVID-19 Crisis
What We Fund
This past year, we granted more than $104 million– the most charitable year in our organization’s 46-year history.
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:
- Advancing racial and social justice
- Fostering equity of opportunity
- Building resilient communities
Apply for a Grant
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Newsletter
Sign up for the San Diego Foundation monthly Nonprofit e-Newsletter. This monthly newsletter is filled with resources, including events and open grant opportunities with local, state, and national funders.
Resources
MySDF Grant Portal
We post all open funding opportunities in MySDF, our online grant portal. By creating an account, you can research available grants and apply for funding.
Open a Nonprofit Fund
Hundreds of forward-thinking, local nonprofit leaders turn to us to provide opportunities for long-term sustainability to stabilize their organization and strengthen our region
Nonprofit Events & Opportunities
View our monthly “Nonprofit Events & Funding Opportunities Update” on our blog, or subscribe to our Nonprofit e-Newsletter to receive updates in your inbox.
