Carlsbad Charitable Foundation

Purpose and Vision

We’re a proud affiliate of The San Diego Foundation that serves as the most effective funding force in supporting, strengthening and growing nonprofits in the Carlsbad community.

Our mission is celebrating and investing in Carlsbad. We meet emerging needs by encouraging and increasing responsible and effective philanthropy by and for the benefit of all who live, work and play in Carlsbad by building a Carlsbad community endowment; providing annual funding to non-profits that benefit the Carlsbad community; and giving Carlsbad community members a vehicle for legacy planning and gifts that will benefit Carlsbad, now and forever.

Accomplishments

Granted more than $760,000 for the benefit of Carlsbad charitable purpose
Created a long-term Carlsbad Community Endowment of more than $670,000
Recruited more than 150 members in five years

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Board of Directors

Catherine Magaña, Chair
Sandy Lund*, Chair Elect & Events Chair
Stefan Prvanov*, Treasurer
Steve Puterski, Membership Chair
Gaylen Freeman*, Grants Chair
Justin Peek*, Legacy Chair
Sunana Batra
Shari Freeman*
Dale Isaacs*
Craig Knutsen*
Ray Pearson*
Hollyce Phillips*
Diane Proulx

*Founders

Corporate Members

Banner Bank
Gary and Mary West Foundation
Grand Pacific Resorts
Green Dragon Tavern & Museum
Hoehn Motors
The Leichtag Family Foundation
Poseidon Water
Rayne Water Conditioning
WWM Financial

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News & Events

11th Annual Grants Celebration

Exclusive event for Carlsbad community members.
Wednesday, May 2, Home of Founding Members Yvonne & Carm Finocchiaro

Join CCF for a very special Grants Celebration as we award 2018-2019 nonprofit grantees serving our community. Help CCF spread the spirit of philanthropy by bringing a friend or a neighbor who would like to learn more about making an impact in Carlsbad!

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Become a Member

There are many ways to get involved with the Carlsbad Charitable Foundation, and give together with others who are passionate about this special community.

Become a member by making a contribution at one of the membership levels. Half of all membership dues go immediately into grant making efforts, while the other half is placed in a permanent endowment to sustain future efforts for the good of the Carlsbad community.

Other member benefits include participating in grantmaking, leadership on the board and/or committees, attending events, and recognition in promotional materials. All members receive one vote each year for the local nonprofit grant applications they deem most worthy and valuable to Carlsbad.

Matt McLaughlin established an endowment legacy fund at The San Diego Foundation that continues to make a profound impact on the North County region. The Matt McLaughlin Live Here, Give Here program supports membership dollars raised, growing Carlsbad Charitable Foundation grantmaking from member contributions for our community.

CCF also welcomes donations in amounts less than $1,000 so that you can make a difference for Carlsbad while learning more about the foundation for future potential membership. Donors at this level are non-voting members. You can give cash, appreciated stocks, real estate, or other assets as a donation. If you wish, your gift can be placed in an endowment fund that is carefully invested and can grow over time.

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Grants

Grants Awarded

2017 – 2018

Carlsbad Charitable Foundation granted a total of $60,000 at its 10th Annual Grant Awards Celebration. The 2017 grant focused on a program that addresses drug and alcohol addiction issues.

Interfaith Community Services

Interfaith Recovery and Wellness Center
Interfaith Community Services
$60,000 Grant

2016 – 2017

Carlsbad Charitable Foundation granted a total of $70,000 at its 9th Annual Grant Awards. The 2016 grants focused on programs that enhance local services and promote healthy lifestyles for Carlsbad families and residents.

Interfaith Community Services

Basic Needs Program
Interfaith Community Services
$20,000 Grant

Museum of Making Music

musicLIFE
Museum of Making Music
$20,000 Grant

Triple Play-Gardening
Boys & Girls Club of Carlsbad
$7,500 Grant

Champions for Health

No More Breast Cancer / No Mas Cancer de Mama
Champions for Health
$7,500 Grant

Meals on Wheels Greater San Diego, Inc.

Feeding Seniors in Carlsbad
Meals on Wheels Greater San Diego, Inc.
$7,500 Grant

Crisis Intervention
Trauma Intervention Programs of San Diego, Inc.
$7,500 Grant

2015 – 2016

The Carlsbad Charitable Foundation granted $102,000 to six nonprofit organizations that promote healthy lifestyles, and connect, protect or increase access to nature in Carlsbad.

Adopt a Stairway
Friends of Cardiff and South Carlsbad State Beaches
$7,500 Grant

Carlsbad Science in a Satchel
Carlsbad Educational Foundation
$17,900 Grant

Kids and Conservation in the Great Outdoors
I Love a Clean San Diego County, Inc.
$13,500 Grant

Pickleball in the Village
St. Michael’s By the Sea Episcopal Church
$23,400 Grant

Recycling Education & Infrastructure for Carlsbad Schools
Carlsbad Educational Foundation and CUSD Grant Writing Collaborative
$29,900 Grant

Reptile Researchers
Zoological Society of San Diego
$10,000 Grant

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Grants Awarded

2014 – 2015

In its seventh year of grantmaking, The Carlsbad Charitable Foundation granted $104,000 to seven deserving organizations. The 2014-2015 Carlsbad Charitable Foundation grants will help to catalyze greater leadership, engagement and voluntarism within the Carlsbad community.