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The San Diego Foundation (CA)
The San Diego Foundation is San Diego's leading resource for information about charitable giving and community needs. The foundation encourages and supports meaningful dialogue on issues affecting each of its communities and work with philanthropists to develop creative solutions to meet critical community needs.
Web Address
www.sdfoundation.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @sd_fdn
Web Address
www.sdfoundation.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @sd_fdn
Assets and Giving for San Diego Foundation
Assets
2020 - 1,065,212,876
2019 - 887,403,657
2018 - 829,981,734
2017 - 727,224,377
2020 - 1,065,212,876
2019 - 887,403,657
2018 - 829,981,734
2017 - 727,224,377
Domestic Grants
2020 - 72,039,730
2019 - 46,110,030
2018 - 63,689,798
2020 - 72,039,730
2019 - 46,110,030
2018 - 63,689,798
Recent News from San Diego Foundation
Hand to Hand Seeks Nonprofit Proposals Serving Women and Girls in San Diego County
Foundation: California Community Foundation, International Community Foundation, San Diego Foundation
Allison Branning led SDZG's first-ever comprehensive fundraising campaign, raising $530 million.Sean Briner has been part of the University Advancement division at California State University San...more
Foundation: California Community Foundation, International Community Foundation, San Diego Foundation
Allison Branning led SDZG's first-ever comprehensive fundraising campaign, raising $530 million.Sean Briner has been part of the University Advancement division at California State University San...more
Coastal Community Foundation: May 2025 Newsletter
Foundation: Coastal Community Foundation, San Diego Foundation
Youth Fundraising Update: Over $90,000 has been raised to support youth in crisis.Summer Grant Cycle will open July 21, 2025 and close August 22, 2025.$838,704 in Opening the Outdoors grants awarded...more
Foundation: Coastal Community Foundation, San Diego Foundation
Youth Fundraising Update: Over $90,000 has been raised to support youth in crisis.Summer Grant Cycle will open July 21, 2025 and close August 22, 2025.$838,704 in Opening the Outdoors grants awarded...more
Growing Green Spaces: How Berry Good Food Cultivates Resilience
Foundation: San Diego Foundation
The San Diego Foundation awarded $838,704 in Opening the Outdoors grants to 24 nonprofit organizations.The grantees will help address inequities and enhance access to the outdoors throughout San...more
Foundation: San Diego Foundation
The San Diego Foundation awarded $838,704 in Opening the Outdoors grants to 24 nonprofit organizations.The grantees will help address inequities and enhance access to the outdoors throughout San...more
Patty and Marc Brutten: Sharing Their Success With the Community
Foundation: San Diego Foundation
The San Diego Foundation awarded $838,704 in Opening the Outdoors grants to 24 nonprofit organizations.The grantees will help address inequities and enhance access to the outdoors throughout San...more
Foundation: San Diego Foundation
The San Diego Foundation awarded $838,704 in Opening the Outdoors grants to 24 nonprofit organizations.The grantees will help address inequities and enhance access to the outdoors throughout San...more
Nonprofit Update March 2025: Events, Funding Opportunities &Amp; More
Foundation: San Diego Foundation
The San Diego Foundation awarded $838,704 in Opening the Outdoors grants to 24 nonprofit organizations that offer equitable access to outdoor spaces in San Diego County.Christina DeBenedict is the...more
Foundation: San Diego Foundation
The San Diego Foundation awarded $838,704 in Opening the Outdoors grants to 24 nonprofit organizations that offer equitable access to outdoor spaces in San Diego County.Christina DeBenedict is the...more
Time Time Blues, Generational Shifts &Amp; Tax Legislation
Foundation: San Diego Foundation
The San Diego Foundation awarded $838,704 in Opening the Outdoors grants to 24 nonprofit organizations that offer equitable access to outdoor spaces in San Diego County.Christina DeBenedict is the...more
Foundation: San Diego Foundation
The San Diego Foundation awarded $838,704 in Opening the Outdoors grants to 24 nonprofit organizations that offer equitable access to outdoor spaces in San Diego County.Christina DeBenedict is the...more
San Diego Foundation Offers $1.5M in Mental and Behavioral Health Grants to Support ...
Foundation: San Diego Foundation
The San Diego Foundation awarded $838,704 in Opening the Outdoors grants to 24 nonprofit organizations that offer equitable access to outdoor spaces in San Diego County.Christina DeBenedict is the...more
Foundation: San Diego Foundation
The San Diego Foundation awarded $838,704 in Opening the Outdoors grants to 24 nonprofit organizations that offer equitable access to outdoor spaces in San Diego County.Christina DeBenedict is the...more
Supporting the Whole Family: How Para Las Familias Helped Leilani Thrive
Foundation: San Diego Foundation
The San Diego Foundation awarded $838,704 in Opening the Outdoors grants to 24 nonprofit organizations.The grantees will help address inequities and enhance access to the outdoors throughout San...more
Foundation: San Diego Foundation
The San Diego Foundation awarded $838,704 in Opening the Outdoors grants to 24 nonprofit organizations.The grantees will help address inequities and enhance access to the outdoors throughout San...more
Stem For All: How the Ecologik Institute Is Making Science More Inclusive
Foundation: San Diego Foundation
Since 2010, the Opening the Outdoors Program has connected, protected and increased equitable access to the outdoors across the county.The SDF Fifty & Forward Campaign is the most ambitious...more
Foundation: San Diego Foundation
Since 2010, the Opening the Outdoors Program has connected, protected and increased equitable access to the outdoors across the county.The SDF Fifty & Forward Campaign is the most ambitious...more
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