At the Community Foundation, we bring together people, ideas, and resources to inspire philanthropy and accomplish great things. For over forty years, generous donors with a vision for a more equitable and resilient Santa Cruz County have worked with the Foundation to helped build a place for all to thrive.
News & Stories
Stay up to date with Foundation news and community stories that reflect all the work we are doing together to uplift Santa Cruz County.
Our 2025 Report to the Community highlights our work in 2025, what we’ve accomplished together since 2020, and how it builds on decades of shared investment.
The Community Foundation’s scholarship program is the largest of its kind in the county in both dollars awarded and students reached. Over the course of four decades, the Foundation has awarded more than $3 million in scholarships to 600+ students.
“The creativity and innovation I see at the Foundation have made it feel like a partnership in which we all work together for the betterment of this wonderful place where we live. The Community Foundation is an inclusive partnership that embodies the best of us, and what I believe we all hope for.”Eliza Linley - Donor-Advised Fundholder and Legacy Society member
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“The creativity and innovation I see at the Foundation have made it feel like a partnership in which we all work together for the betterment of this wonderful place where we live. The Community Foundation is an inclusive partnership that embodies the best of us, and what I believe we all hope for.” Eliza Linley - Donor-Advised Fundholder and Legacy Society member