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San Diego community foundations

There are 43 community foundations in the greater San Diego metro area, including the cities of San Diego, Carlsbad, Chula Vista, and Poway. Combined, these San Diego metro community foundations employ 160 people, earn more than $250 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $2 billion.
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Job trends for San Diego community foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
14
1-10
 
4
11-25
 
1
26-100
 
0
101 to 1,000
 
1
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of community foundations in San Diego

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
12
$250k to $1M
 
6
$1M to $5M
 
4
$5M to $25M
 
1
$25M to $100M
 
1
$100M+
 
1
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Directory of community foundations in San Diego

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1-20 of 43

Rancho Santa Fe Foundation

The Rancho Santa Fe Foundation's mission is to connect donors with regional and global needs through visionary community leadership, personalized service and effective grantmaking.
Revenue
$33.8m
Assets
$188.7m
Employees
9
EIN
95-3709639
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The San Diego Foundation

The San Diego Foundation improves the quality of life within all communities by inspiring enduring philanthropy and enabling community solutions. Mark A Stuart runs the organization from its location in San Diego, CA.
Revenue
$196.9m
Assets
$1.7b
Employees
131
EIN
95-2942582
IRS type
501(c)(3)

California Foundation for Stronger Communities

California Foundation for Stronger Communities is a mutual and membership benefit single organization support located in Carlsbad, CA. Its mission is to provide support to local charities. Programs include provided support for various local charities.
Revenue
$8.0m
Assets
$37.5k
Employees
0
EIN
20-1508498
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties

Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties is a community foundation in San Diego, CA whose mission is: Connecting funders to invest in improving outcomes for San Diego and Imperial Counties.
Revenue
$3.1m
Assets
$7.9m
Employees
15
EIN
33-0868261
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Legacy Endowment - The Community Foundation

Legacy Endowment - The Community Foundation is a community foundation in Bonsall, CA whose mission is: Connecting people to causes that matter in North County San Diego and beyond.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$17.6m
Employees
2
EIN
33-0620685
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Endowment for Federation

Endowment for Federation supports Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego by distributing contributions to religious, charitable, and educational organizations.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$15.7m
Employees
0
EIN
81-5198317
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Palomar Health Foundation

Palomar Health Foundation supports Palomar Health by assisting with necessary medical projects and renovations.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$4.4m
Employees
0
EIN
93-3573154
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Borrego Valley Endowment Fund

Borrego Valley Endowment Fund grants financial support to charitable programs in Borrego Valley and aids legal assistance and senior transportation.
Revenue
$360.8k
Assets
$10.2m
Employees
2
EIN
33-0611010
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Break Bread with California

Break Bread with California is a community foundation in Spring Valley, CA that was founded in 2021.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
85-4290457
IRS type
501(c)(3)

El Cajon Professional Firefighters Foundation

El Cajon Professional Firefighters Foundation is a community foundation in El Cajon, CA that was founded in 2013.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
46-1074557
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pacific Beach Community Foundation

Pacific Beach Community Foundation is a community foundation in San Diego, CA that was founded in 1997.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
33-0727873
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Historic Old Town Community Foundation

Historic Old Town Community Foundation is a community foundation in San Diego, CA that was founded in 2001.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
33-0951098
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Escondido Community Foundation

Escondido Community Foundation is a community foundation in Escondido, CA that was founded in 2026.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
41-2887995
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Naiop San Diego Foundation

To spearhead different worthy community outreach programs, scholarship giving, raise money and donate the funds to a number of causes focusing primarily on local San Diego military and their families.
Revenue
$299.0k
Assets
$546.4k
Employees
0
EIN
46-2537706
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kiwanis Club of Greater Jamul Foundation

Kiwanis Club of Greater Jamul Foundation is a community foundation in Jamul, CA that was founded in 2003.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
91-2152490
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mission Bay High School

Supporting excellence in education by providing funds for IB program support and sports equipment at MBHS and PBMS.
Revenue
$105.5k
Assets
$17.5k
Employees
N/A
EIN
33-0305920
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Santee Community Foundation

The Santee Community Foundation is a community grantmaker funding youth programs, civic grants, parks, and events that strengthen local connections and quality of life.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
46-0668130
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dreamkeepers Project

Dreamkeepers Project is a community foundation in Rcho Santa Fe, CA that was founded in 2009.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
27-1029076
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Health and Healing Foundation

Nonprofit promoting health and well-being for underserved communities through education and financial and material support. Services suspended due to Covid.
Revenue
$0
Assets
$30.0k
Employees
N/A
EIN
32-0370668
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Poway Community Foundation

The Poway Community Foundation champions philanthropy and community pride, managing resources to enhance the quality of life for Poway residents.
Revenue
$81.8k
Assets
$148.6k
Employees
N/A
EIN
99-2859752
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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