About the foundation

The Community Foundation of San Carlos was established in November 2019 with a $2M endowment from the City of San Carlos. The foundation was formed to make San Carlos an even better place to live, work, study and play for current and future generations. We want to amplify the impact of nonprofits serving the community.

The Community Foundation of San Carlos serves as a connector for the community and local organizations by identifying community needs, disseminating information and sharing resources.  The Community Foundation maintains a non-profit directory and community calendar, administers a grant program, and serves as a connector for volunteers and connector for organizations. We address identified community needs by bringing together local nonprofits, service organizations, community leaders and local philanthropists to contribute time, in-kind goods & services, and financial resources to create sustainable solutions.

In 2020, we are focused on further understanding community and nonprofit organization needs. We are establishing relationships in order to amplify the good work of existing local nonprofits and service organizations. 

What is a Community Foundation?

Community foundations are grant-making public charities that are dedicated to improving the lives of people in a defined local geographic area. They bring together the financial resources of individuals, families, and businesses to support effective nonprofits in their communities.