THE SAN BRUNO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The San Bruno Community Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking within San Bruno, California. In 2025, it distributed a total of $6.2 million across 63 grantees, primarily through a relationship-based approach that requires invitations for funding. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting to engage with the foundation.
Mission Statement
TO SERVE THE SAN BRUNO COMMUNITY BY INVESTING IN PROJECTS, PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND FACILITIES THAT HAVE SIGNIFICANT AND LASTING BENEFITS. THROUGH MAKING GRANTS, LEVERAGING PARTNERSHIPS, AND TAKING ADVANTAGE OF OTHER RESOURCES, THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTS AND ENABLES THE COMMUNITY TO MAXIMIZE SHARED INVESTMENTS AND REALIZE THEIR SUBSEQUENT ENHANCEMENTS AND BENEFITS.
Cause Areas
1
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SAN BRUNO EDUCATION FOUNDATION
$1.6M
2%
SAN MATEO COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT FINANCING CORPORATION
$272K
< 1%
CAPUCHINO HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
$254.4K
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
25
Median 1st year grant
$12.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE SAN BRUNO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. THE SAN BRUNO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE SAN BRUNO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
THE SAN BRUNO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE SAN BRUNO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE SAN BRUNO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $13 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE SAN BRUNO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, THE SAN BRUNO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $6.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE SAN BRUNO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, THE SAN BRUNO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include SAN BRUNO EDUCATION FOUNDATION, SAN MATEO COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT FINANCING CORPORATION, and CAPUCHINO HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE SAN BRUNO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
THE SAN BRUNO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.