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We’re honored to be your partner in effective giving. We’ve been a bridge between the giving community and local nonprofits since 1982 and together with donors, have helped organizations across Santa Cruz County truly make a difference. Whatever issue is close to your heart, count on us to support your generosity in whatever ways work best for you. Additionally, our expert team can help you set up a Donor-Advised Fund or use other charitable tools so you can support the causes you care about.
You can also give directly to an existing fund. We use our 40 years of philanthropic expertise, extensive knowledge of the nonprofit community, and experience advancing solutions to local issues in our grantmaking decisions.
“There is no one else in Santa Cruz County that does what the Foundation does—caring for our community today while ensuring we can care for it in the future.”— Gayle Ortiz, donor, with teens from Salud y Monarca, a Live Oak based girls empowerment program
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Hilary Bryant, our Donor Services Director, is happy to help you determine how best to transform your compassion and contributions into benefits for Santa Cruz County that are meaningful to you.
“There is no one else in Santa Cruz County that does what the Foundation does—caring for our community today while ensuring we can care for it in the future.” — Gayle Ortiz, donor, with teens from Salud y Monarca, a Live Oak based girls empowerment program