Community Foundation in San Diego

By definition, community foundations like Rancho Santa Fe Foundation are dedicated to improving the lives of people and organizations within their respective communities. They bring together the financial resources of individuals, families, and businesses to support effective local nonprofits.

The defining principle of these foundations is that donors can create greater impact together than they can individually.

The concept of community is changing, and so are community foundations. For much of history, community foundations were place-based: the name of the foundation reflected the locale that received the funding contributed by donors in that same region.

Why RSF Foundation is Unique

RSF Foundation has always been unique in that the needs of Rancho Santa Fe are very different from the greater San Diego community.

The majority of our existence, RSF Foundation has existed to serve the needs outside of the RSF community and we continue to evolve.

In the digitally-connected world of the 21st century, many people have the experience of belonging to regional and global communities, formed around shared interests, ideas and possibilities.

Today, community foundations help connect donors with both regional and global needs through visionary community leadership, personalized service, and effective grantmaking. They care for their neighbors, strengthen communities, and are an integral part of the fabric of philanthropy in our nation.

Why Work With Us

Rancho Santa Fe Foundation serves as a resource, leader, and catalyst for philanthropy by connecting donors with nonprofits across the region.

Our expertise is valuable not only for those who know where they want to give – whether their charitable interests are local or elsewhere around the globe – but also for the many residents who want to give back to their communities but may not have the time or tools to identify local needs and how to make the greatest community impact.