The San Diego Foundation (California)

 
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    Funder Type

    Private Foundation

    IT Classification

    C - Funds little to no technology

    Authority

    The San Diego Foundation

    Summary

    The San Diego Foundation is committed to building just, equitable and resilient communities. The foundation focuses on core areas of impact that can transform the lives of San Diegans who need the most help. These core impact areas include the following:

    • Children & Families: San Diego families can thrive by supporting research, advocacy and grantmaking in areas from early education to health equity.
    • Education: School district and nonprofit partners look to us to support enhanced learning and increased access to college.
    • Environment: By committing to increasing equitable access to the outdoors and fighting climate change, we can keep San Diego beautiful.
    • Housing: Through partnerships with municipalities, nonprofits and developers, we can increase housing access and affordability for all San Diegans.
    • Racial & Social Justice: Creating equitable opportunities to build generational wealth is one of the best ways to support our multicultural region and its diverse population.
    • Workforce Development: Along with business and community partners, we champion career training that meets our region's workforce needs.
    • Crisis Philanthropy: When crisis strikes, San Diegans look to us for immediate assistance with emerging needs and ongoing support for recovery.
     

    History of Funding

    In 2023, the foundation granted more than $150 million – the most charitable year in the organization's history dating back to 1975.

    Additional Information

    The type of funding varies depending on the program. Grants programs may offer the following types of support:

    • Project Support: These grants are restricted to a specific piece of work that provides direct benefit to the organization's constituents over a period of time to achieve measurable results.
    • Capacity Building Support: This type of support is generally awarded for activities that strengthen an organization, or a coalition of organizations, to better achieve its mission. Capacity building may include expansion of services, infrastructure improvement, organizational assessment, strategic planning, board/staff development, and so on.
    • Core Operating/General Support: An organization may use the funds in any way to support its mission.

    Contacts

    Kerri Favela

    Kerri Favela
    2508 Historic Decatur Road, Suite 200
    San Diego, CA 92106
    (619) 235-2300
    (619) 239-1710
     

  • Eligibility Details

    Grant applications are considered from 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations whose work is aligned with the foundation's mission and priority impact areas. The foundation does not award grants to individuals. Unless otherwise specified, organizations applying for grants must be located within, and primarily of service to residents of, San Diego County. The foundation encourages potential applicants to review each opportunity's grant guidelines and eligibility requirements before starting any grant application.

    Deadline Details

    Each of the foundation's grant opportunities provides unique guidelines and requirements. Deadlines vary by grant program. Refer to the foundation website for more information.

    Award Details

    Award amounts vary.

    Related Webcasts Use the links below to view the recorded playback of these webcasts


    • Funding Classroom Technology to Empower Students and Teachers - Sponsored by Panasonic - Playback Available
    • Maximizing Technology-friendly Workforce Development Grants - Sponsored by Panasonic - Playback Available
    • Funding Data-driven Workforce Development Projects - Sponsored by NetApp - Playback Available

 

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