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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
Guided by Purpose and Experience, Gloria Corral Works to Expand Opportunity Through ...
Foundation: Aspen Community Foundation, California Community Foundation, International Community Foundation, San Diego Foundation
Reality Changers reached out in the spring of 2026 to serve as the organization's Interim Deputy Director.Beth Branning served as the Chief Strategy Officer and Corporate Director of Vision,...more
Foundation: Aspen Community Foundation, California Community Foundation, International Community Foundation, San Diego Foundation
Reality Changers reached out in the spring of 2026 to serve as the organization's Interim Deputy Director.Beth Branning served as the Chief Strategy Officer and Corporate Director of Vision,...more
Encinitas Fund Awards Record $60,000 to Support Local Community Health &Amp; Connection
Foundation: California Community Foundation, International Community Foundation, San Diego Foundation
Before launching Branning Strategies, Beth Branning served as the Chief Strategy Officer and Corporate Director of Vision, Innovation and Strategy at San Diego Zoo Global (SDZG) for 15 years.Sharyn...more
Foundation: California Community Foundation, International Community Foundation, San Diego Foundation
Before launching Branning Strategies, Beth Branning served as the Chief Strategy Officer and Corporate Director of Vision, Innovation and Strategy at San Diego Zoo Global (SDZG) for 15 years.Sharyn...more
Nonprofit Update February 2026: Events, Funding Opportunities &Amp; More
Foundation: California Community Foundation, International Community Foundation, San Diego Foundation
Sharyn is the Senior Vice President of Philanthropy at the Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego.Beth Branning served as the Chief Strategy Officer and Corporate Director of Vision, Innovation and...more
Foundation: California Community Foundation, International Community Foundation, San Diego Foundation
Sharyn is the Senior Vice President of Philanthropy at the Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego.Beth Branning served as the Chief Strategy Officer and Corporate Director of Vision, Innovation and...more
Dr. Seuss Foundation and San Diego Foundation Offer $2 Million in Early Literacy Grants ...
Foundation: San Diego Foundation
Dr. Seuss Foundation and San Diego Foundation offer $2 million in early literacy grants.New common application makes it easier for organizations serving young children and families to apply.The...more
Foundation: San Diego Foundation
Dr. Seuss Foundation and San Diego Foundation offer $2 million in early literacy grants.New common application makes it easier for organizations serving young children and families to apply.The...more
Your 2026 Charitable Checklist, Keeping up With Dafs &Amp; Qcd Case Study
Foundation: California Community Foundation, International Community Foundation, San Diego Foundation
Donor-advised funds at a community foundation support your clients' holistic wealth and legacy planning goals.A small, bipartisan tax law change has been proposed that would allow Qualified...more
Foundation: California Community Foundation, International Community Foundation, San Diego Foundation
Donor-advised funds at a community foundation support your clients' holistic wealth and legacy planning goals.A small, bipartisan tax law change has been proposed that would allow Qualified...more
Community Foundation Update (01/10/2026)
Foundation: Central Indiana Community Foundation, Delaware Community Foundation, Northern New York Community Foundation, Princeton Area Community Foundation, San Antonio Area Foundation, Columbus Foundation, San Diego Foundation
The SouthCoast Community Foundation in New Bedford has announced the appointment of Samia Walker as director of programs.The Princeton Area Community Foundation has announced grants totaling more...more
Foundation: Central Indiana Community Foundation, Delaware Community Foundation, Northern New York Community Foundation, Princeton Area Community Foundation, San Antonio Area Foundation, Columbus Foundation, San Diego Foundation
The SouthCoast Community Foundation in New Bedford has announced the appointment of Samia Walker as director of programs.The Princeton Area Community Foundation has announced grants totaling more...more
Community Foundation Update (12/20/2025)
Foundation: California Community Foundation, Central Florida Foundation, Quad Cities Community Foundation, Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, Sacramento Region Community Foundation, Greater Cincinnati Foundation, San Diego Foundation, Santa Fe Community Foundation, Whitefish Community Foundation
The Santa Fe Baby Fund has announced grants totaling $62,000 to 10 local nonprofits in New Mexico.The Waterloo Community Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2025 competitive grants.The...more
Foundation: California Community Foundation, Central Florida Foundation, Quad Cities Community Foundation, Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, Sacramento Region Community Foundation, Greater Cincinnati Foundation, San Diego Foundation, Santa Fe Community Foundation, Whitefish Community Foundation
The Santa Fe Baby Fund has announced grants totaling $62,000 to 10 local nonprofits in New Mexico.The Waterloo Community Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2025 competitive grants.The...more
San Diego Foundation Awards $2.5M to Food Programs As Nonprofits Face Federal Cuts
Foundation: San Diego Foundation
San Diego Foundation awards $2.5M to food programs as nonprofits face federal cuts.Announcement comes as San Diego County braces for the loss of more than $300M a year in government funding that...more
Foundation: San Diego Foundation
San Diego Foundation awards $2.5M to food programs as nonprofits face federal cuts.Announcement comes as San Diego County braces for the loss of more than $300M a year in government funding that...more
San Diego Foundation Grants Over $2.5M to Dozens of Local Food Nonprofits
Foundation: San Diego Foundation
The grants come out of the San Diego Unity Fund, created this year in response to federal funding reductions.Unity Fund has made grants to dozens of nonprofits and raised $32.3 million.Find out...more
Foundation: San Diego Foundation
The grants come out of the San Diego Unity Fund, created this year in response to federal funding reductions.Unity Fund has made grants to dozens of nonprofits and raised $32.3 million.Find out...more
Nonprofit Update December 2025: Events, Funding Opportunities &Amp; More
Foundation: California Community Foundation, International Community Foundation, San Diego Foundation
Sharyn is the Senior Vice President of Philanthropy at the Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego.Beth Branning served as the Chief Strategy Officer and Corporate Director of Vision, Innovation and...more
Foundation: California Community Foundation, International Community Foundation, San Diego Foundation
Sharyn is the Senior Vice President of Philanthropy at the Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego.Beth Branning served as the Chief Strategy Officer and Corporate Director of Vision, Innovation and...more
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