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Since 1982, the Foundation has been promoting philanthropy by providing a simple, safe, and efficient way for individuals, families and businesses to invest in Santa Cruz County and beyond.

We provide our community with grants and resources.
We help you invest in causes you care about.
We assist professional advisors with charitable giving options for their clients.
We provide community leadership to address current issues and emerging needs.
We prudently steward and invest more than $40 million in community assets.

The Foundation is proud to be a green business through the Monterey Bay Area Green Business Program .

Professional Affiliations and Memberships
• Council on Foundations • League of California Community Foundations • Grantmakers for Effective Organizations • Northern California Grantmakers • California Association of Nonprofits • Aptos Chamber of Commerce • Monterey Bay Area Green Business Program • Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture • Santa Cruz Chamber of Commerce

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2008 Annual Financial Report [774 KB]

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