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San Diego Foundation
San Diego Foundation inspires enduring philanthropy and enables community solutions to improve the quality of life in our region. We have a vision for more just, equitable, and resilient communities. For 50 years, San Diego Foundation has served a broad spectrum of philanthropic leaders and causes in San Diego, all driven by our values that prioritize all people, all partners and our community for all who call San Diego home. From investing in the environment, to supporting children and families, to providing more than $50 million in scholarships to thousands of students pursuing higher education, the Foundation is committed to building a more equitable and prosperous future for San Diegans. To date, we have granted more than $2 billion to help San Diegans prosper, thrive and feel like they belong.
Vision
Just, equitable, and resilient communities.
Mission
San Diego Foundation inspires enduring philanthropy and enables community solutions to improve the quality of life in our region.
Additional Culture Details
Guiding Principles - We adhere to a deeply ethical approach to philanthropy, one that holds ourselves accountable to being a trustworthy partner and to approaching 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, seek diverse voices, listen carefully to different experiences, build strong and diverse coalitions, support community engagement and engage in shared and equitable decision-making.
Values
- Our Region
- Together, we strive for an inclusive community where everyone has equitable access to opportunity.



