COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
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Community Foundation Santa Cruz County is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses its grantmaking primarily in California, with additional funding in Delaware and New York. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, it engages in relationship-based grantmaking by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO PROMOTE PHILANTHROPY TO MAKE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE, NOW AND IN THE FUTURE.
Cause Areas
2
Philanthropy
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Pajaro Valley Healthcare District Project
$8.1M
5%
AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC
$6.7M
4%
LAND TRUST OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
$5.1M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
303
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10.4K
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SANTA CRUZ COUNTY?
No. COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SANTA CRUZ COUNTY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SANTA CRUZ COUNTY give?
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SANTA CRUZ COUNTY primarily gives to organizations located in California, Delaware, and New York. 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 SANTA CRUZ COUNTY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SANTA CRUZ COUNTY fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SANTA CRUZ COUNTY make each year?
In 2024, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SANTA CRUZ COUNTY awarded about 300 grants, totaling nearly $20.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SANTA CRUZ COUNTY fund recently?
In 2024, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SANTA CRUZ COUNTY awarded grants to about 690 grantees. Recent grantees include Pajaro Valley Healthcare District Project, AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC, and LAND TRUST OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SANTA CRUZ COUNTY?
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SANTA CRUZ COUNTY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.