COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SONOMA COUNTY
Santa Rosa, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
68-0003212
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder

Santa Rosa, CA, US
•
501(c)3
•
EIN
68-0003212
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SONOMA COUNTY is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking within Sonoma County, having paid out a total of $19.9 million across 740 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
WE CONNECT PEOPLE, IDEAS AND RESOURCES TO BENEFIT THE LIVES OF THOSE WHO LIVE IN SONOMA COUNTY.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

PEPPERWOOD FOUNDATION
$12.5M
7%
SONOMA ACADEMY
$6.3M
3%
CHARLES M SCHULZ MUSEUM AND RESEARCH CENTER
$6.2M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
304
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SONOMA COUNTY?
No. COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SONOMA COUNTY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SONOMA COUNTY give?
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SONOMA COUNTY primarily gives to organizations located in California, District Of Columbia, and North Carolina. 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 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SONOMA COUNTY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SONOMA COUNTY fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SONOMA COUNTY make each year?
In 2024, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SONOMA COUNTY awarded about 300 grants, totaling nearly $19.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SONOMA COUNTY fund recently?
In 2024, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SONOMA COUNTY awarded grants to about 740 grantees. Recent grantees include PEPPERWOOD FOUNDATION, SONOMA ACADEMY, and CHARLES M SCHULZ MUSEUM AND RESEARCH CENTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SONOMA COUNTY?
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SONOMA COUNTY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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