COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SAN CARLOS
AI Summary
The Community Foundation of San Carlos is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking within the San Carlos community. With a total of $150K distributed among 49 grantees in 2025, the foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
The mission of Community Foundation of San Carlos is to amplify the work of nonprofits serving San Carlos through grants from donations income and to raise funds for special projects addressing community needs.
Cause Areas
2
Nonprofits
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SAMARITAN HOUSE
San Mateo, CA
$59K
6%
SECOND HARVEST OF SILICON VALLEY
San Jose, CA
$59K
6%
EACH GREEN CORNER
San Carlos, CA
$52.5K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
16
Median 1st year grant
$7.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$8.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SAN CARLOS?
No. COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SAN CARLOS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SAN CARLOS give?
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SAN CARLOS primarily gives to organizations located in California and Arizona. 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 OF SAN CARLOS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SAN CARLOS fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SAN CARLOS make each year?
In 2025, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SAN CARLOS awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $150 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SAN CARLOS fund recently?
In 2025, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SAN CARLOS awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include SAMARITAN HOUSE, SECOND HARVEST OF SILICON VALLEY, and EACH GREEN CORNER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SAN CARLOS?
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SAN CARLOS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.