Community Foundation Santa Cruz County

Organization Overview

Community Foundation Santa Cruz County is located in Aptos, CA. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Community Foundation Santa Cruz County employed 24 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Community Foundation Santa Cruz County is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2023, Community Foundation Santa Cruz County generated $50.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $28.6m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 18.9% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Community Foundation Santa Cruz County has awarded 2,229 individual grants totaling $138,311,629. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROMOTE PHILANTHROPY TO MAKE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE, NOW AND IN THE FUTURE

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

DONOR-ADVISED AND DISCRETIONARY FUNDS HELD AT THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED GRANTS TO TAX-EXEMPT 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND PUBLIC SECTOR SERVICE AGENCIES IN SANTA CRUZ COUNTY AND BEYOND IN SIX BROAD FIELDS OF INTEREST DESIGNATED BY OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS CORE TO OUR MISSION. THESE ARE: ARTS, HISTORY AND CULTURE; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT; EDUCATION/YOUTH SERVICES; ENVIRONMENT; HEALTH, AND; HUMAN SERVICES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Julie Haff
President
$0
Trevor Strudley
Vice President
$0
Jim Weisenstein
Treasurer
$0
Chris Murphy
Secretary
$0
Gina Castaneda
Board Member
$0
David Doolin
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$45,052,678
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $10,969,823
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$45,052,678
Total Program Service Revenue$290,996
Investment income $5,363,749
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $50,381,031

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Community Foundation Santa Cruz County has awarded $24,869,923 in support to 340 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

350ORG

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$49,298

ACHIEVE TAHOE

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$10,000

ACTIVITIES4ALL

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$23,000

AGRICULTURAL HISTORY PROJECT

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$29,764

AGRI-CULTURE

PURPOSE: FOR PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND SCHOLARSHIPS THAT SUPPORT AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION

$24,166

AGRICULTURE AND LAND-BASED TRAINING ASSOCIATION

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$25,000
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