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Community Foundation Sonoma County
Founded in 1983, the Community Foundation is the trusted advisor to individuals, families, community benefit organizations and businesses who have created charitable funds to make a difference in the lives of others through thoughtful and caring philanthropy.
Web Address
www.sonomacf.org
Social Media Links
Facebook - www.facebook.com/sonomacf
Web Address
www.sonomacf.org
Social Media Links
Facebook - www.facebook.com/sonomacf
Assets and Giving for Community Foundation Sonoma County
Assets
2019 - 184,521,909
2018 - 163,843,026
2017 - 168,859,657
2016 - 138,704,650
2019 - 184,521,909
2018 - 163,843,026
2017 - 168,859,657
2016 - 138,704,650
Domestic Grants
2019 - 16,516,326
2018 - 14,137,738
2017 - 16,939,645
2019 - 16,516,326
2018 - 14,137,738
2017 - 16,939,645
Recent News from Community Foundation Sonoma County
Life on Art Announces New Executive Director
Foundation: Community Foundation Sonoma County
Kristin Nelson is the new Executive Director of Petaluma's Life on Art.The nonprofit is best known for its art installations featuring winged hearts.Board member Emily Scott has issued a $25,000...more
Foundation: Community Foundation Sonoma County
Kristin Nelson is the new Executive Director of Petaluma's Life on Art.The nonprofit is best known for its art installations featuring winged hearts.Board member Emily Scott has issued a $25,000...more
Pd Editorial: Meet Our Newest Editorial Board Member
Foundation: Community Foundation Sonoma County
The Press Democrat in Santa Rosa, Calif., has a new editorial board member. Oscar Chavez, president and CEO of the Community Foundation Sonoma County, will serve on the paper's board for 18 to 18...more
Foundation: Community Foundation Sonoma County
The Press Democrat in Santa Rosa, Calif., has a new editorial board member. Oscar Chavez, president and CEO of the Community Foundation Sonoma County, will serve on the paper's board for 18 to 18...more
Sonoma Valley Education Foundation receives $100,000 grant from Catalyst Fund
Foundation: Community Foundation Sonoma County
"We asked community members to share their desired vision of the future," says Angela Ryan, executive director of the Sonoma Valley Education Foundation. "Their vision was of a centralized...more
Foundation: Community Foundation Sonoma County
"We asked community members to share their desired vision of the future," says Angela Ryan, executive director of the Sonoma Valley Education Foundation. "Their vision was of a centralized...more
Community Foundation Sonoma County invests in Roseland's future with library donation
Foundation: Community Foundation Sonoma County
Oscar Chavez, the new head of Community Foundation Sonoma County, visited Roseland recently to announce a $250000 donation to the Sonoma...more
Foundation: Community Foundation Sonoma County
Oscar Chavez, the new head of Community Foundation Sonoma County, visited Roseland recently to announce a $250000 donation to the Sonoma...more
PEF presents scholarships to 280 students - Petaluma Argus-Courier
Foundation: Community Foundation Sonoma County
PEF Hope Scholarship/Community Foundation Sonoma County-Dorothy K. Henris Endowment Fund, Minimum GPA: 3.0 and has been attentive to their...more
Foundation: Community Foundation Sonoma County
PEF Hope Scholarship/Community Foundation Sonoma County-Dorothy K. Henris Endowment Fund, Minimum GPA: 3.0 and has been attentive to their...more
Texas announces takeover of Houston's school district, sparking concerns from educators
Foundation: Community Foundation Sonoma County
... Community Foundation Sonoma County Gets New President and CEO posted 2 days ago; Protesters Want Change at Palms Inn of Santa Rosa posted...more
Foundation: Community Foundation Sonoma County
... Community Foundation Sonoma County Gets New President and CEO posted 2 days ago; Protesters Want Change at Palms Inn of Santa Rosa posted...more
Community Foundation Sonoma County Gets New President and CEO - KSRO
Foundation: Community Foundation Sonoma County
Forty-nine year-old Oscar Chavez of Windsor will become President and CEO of Community Foundation Sonoma County beginning March...more
Foundation: Community Foundation Sonoma County
Forty-nine year-old Oscar Chavez of Windsor will become President and CEO of Community Foundation Sonoma County beginning March...more
Óscar Chávez, an avid thrifter, to become new president, CEO of Community Foundation ...
Foundation: Community Foundation Sonoma County
... named the president and CEO of Community Foundation Sonoma County, the county's philanthropic hub with current assets of over $227...more
Foundation: Community Foundation Sonoma County
... named the president and CEO of Community Foundation Sonoma County, the county's philanthropic hub with current assets of over $227...more
$49K to expand Jack London park's nature education - Sonoma Index-Tribune
Foundation: Community Foundation Sonoma County
Community Foundation Sonoma County awarded Jack London Park Partners a $49,200 grant to expand its Educational Equity...more
Foundation: Community Foundation Sonoma County
Community Foundation Sonoma County awarded Jack London Park Partners a $49,200 grant to expand its Educational Equity...more
Portrait of Sonoma County 2021 reveals mixed picture | Press Releases
Foundation: Community Foundation Sonoma County
Community Foundation Sonoma County Logo small. ###. MEDIA CONTACTS: Lori Houston Sonoma County Department of Health...more
Foundation: Community Foundation Sonoma County
Community Foundation Sonoma County Logo small. ###. MEDIA CONTACTS: Lori Houston Sonoma County Department of Health...more
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