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 $840,000 for the benefit of Carlsbad charitable purpose
  • Created a long-term Carlsbad Community Endowment of more than $745,000
  • Recruited more than 150 members in five years

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San Diego COVID-19 Community Response Fund

As a community foundation experienced in disaster response, The San Diego Foundation is positioned to meet the ongoing needs of our local communities and take on unexpected challenges, including response to the alarming spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus).

A coalition of philanthropy, government and business partners has joined together to create the San Diego COVID-19 Community Response Fund with $1.3 million to rapidly deploy flexible resources to community-based organizations at the frontlines of the coronavirus outbreak in San Diego County.

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Board of Directors

Justin Peek, Chair
Sandy Lund*, Immediate Past Chair
Stefan Prvanov*, Treasurer
Justin Frank, Membership Chair
Steve Puterski, Events Chair
Renee Cohen, Grants Chair
Dale Isaacs*
Carlton Lund
Karen Pearson*
Ray Pearson*
Tom Pilcher
Hollyce Phillips*
Chris Ryan
Polly Williams

*Founders

Corporate Members

Banner Bank
Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Partners in Education
Eaton Fucshia Investments
Grand Pacific Resorts
Hoehn Motors
Rayne Water Conditioning
Ryan Video Productions
Sanders Tech-Ed Foundation
WWM Financial

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News & Events

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Press Release from The San Diego Foundation

CARLSBAD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION AWARDS $124,389 TO STRENGTHEN QUALITY OF LIFE FOR YOUTH, FAMILIES AND UNSHELTERED INDIVIDUALS

Carlsbad Charitable Foundation (CCF), an affiliate of The San Diego Foundation, today announced $124,389 in grants to seven n...

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January 2020 Letter from Carlsbad Board Chair Justin Peek

JANUARY 2020 LETTER FROM CARLSBAD BOARD CHAIR JUSTIN PEEK

An update including spotlights on CCF members Rocco and Judy Ciesco and grantee Interfaith Community Services....

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Carlsbad Charitable Foundation members celebrate Knox Williams (middle in blue) as he is awarded the first-ever Knox Williams Philanthropy Award at the summer mixer.

OCTOBER 2019 LETTER FROM CARLSBAD BOARD CHAIR JUSTIN PEEK

A wrapup of recent CCF events and a warm welcome to new members....

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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

2019 – 2020
Carlsbad Charitable Foundation granted a total of $73,000 at its 12th Annual Grant Awards Celebration. The 2019 grants focused on programs that strengthen youth and senior engagement.


Kids for Peace, Inc.

The Grandfriends Kindness Project
Kids for Peace
$18,000 Grant

Boys and Girls Clubs Ramona Branch

Rancho Carlsbad Garden Mentoring Program
Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad
$10,000 Grant

Jean Isaacs San Diego Dance Theater

Intergenerational Carlsbad Dances
San Diego Dance Theater
$30,000 Grant


nvarts

VERBITAS, A Documentary Theatre Program Connecting Teens and Seniors
New Village Arts
$15,000 Grant


2018 – 2019

Carlsbad Charitable Foundation granted a total of $90,000 at its 11th Annual Grant Awards Celebration. The 2018 grants focused on programs that combat poverty and homelessness.


Interfaith Community Services

Carlsbad Family Self-Sufficiency Program
Interfaith Community Services
$15,000 Grant

Solutions for Change

Solutions University
Solutions for Change
$60,000 Grant

Voices for Children

Transitional-Age Teens & Homelessness Prevention Program
Voices for Children
$15,000 Grant


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

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Museum of Making Music
$20,000 Grant

Boys & Girls Club of Carlsbad

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

Trauma Intervention Programs of San Diego, Inc.

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.

Friends of Cardiff and South Carlsbad State Beaches

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

Carlsbad Educational Foundation

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

Carlsbad Educational Foundation

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

St. Michael’s By the Sea Episcopal Church

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

Carlsbad Educational Foundation and CUSD Grant Writing Collaborative

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

Zoological Society of San Diego

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.

Interfaith Shelter Network of San Diego

Rotational Shelter Program
Interfaith Shelter Network of San Diego
$10,000 Grant

Carlsbad High School Television Booster Club

CHSTV
Carlsbad High School Television Booster Club
$10,200 Grant

Kids for Peace, Inc.

Friends Helping Friends
Kids for Peace, Inc.
$11,900 Grant

STEM Education & Career Exploration Encuentros Leadership

STEM Education & Career Exploration
Encuentros Leadership
$20,000 Grant

Carlsbad Educational Foundation and CUSD Grant Writing Collaborative

Carlsbad Science Day
Carlsbad Educational Foundation
$20,000 Grant

Carlsbad Educational Foundation

Clean Beach Coalition
I Love A Clean San Diego
$20,000 Grant

Sustainable Surplus Exchange

ENGAGE CARLSBAD! Connecting Commerce and the Community
Sustainable Surplus Exchange
$20,000 Grant

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Contact Us

For more information or to join today, contact Carlsbad Affiliate Manager Estela Mitrani at estelam@sdfoundation.org or (619) 847-7100.

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