Value proposition

Mission: to inspire enduring philanthropy and enable community solutions to improve the quality of life in our region.

We adhere to a deeply ethical approach to philanthropy, one that holds ourselves accountable to being a trustworthy partner and to approach our work with humility and respect for the expertise of the communities we serve and of the government, nonprofit, business sectors and individuals with whom we collaborate. We will be open-minded, learn constantly, listen carefully to different experiences and different perspectives, build strong and diverse coalitions, support community engagement, and engage in shared decision-making.

For more than 45 years, The Foundation and our donors have granted more than $1 billion to grow a vibrant San Diego region. Learn more on our website, and consider a donation to the COVID-19 Community Response Fund at SDFoundation.org/Covid19

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