The mission of the Solana Beach Fund is to address and fund community needs and to build local philanthropy through ongoing and legacy gifts.  The fund provides grants for nonprofit programs and community projects for the benefit of Solana Beach, its residents, businesses and friends.

The founding members believe in a Thriving Community that builds strong nonprofits, supports neighborhoods and families and ensures a vibrant culture.

The grant focus for 2023 is to support our most vulnerable neighbors who are currently experiencing added financial challenges. Through partnerships with Community Resource Center, La Colonia Community Foundation, and other nonprofits emergency funds will be available to meet basic needs.

TO DONATE: Click the donate button at the top right of this page. Include Solana Beach Fund in the fund section. Or print and mail the Solana Beach Fund form that can be found in the Files section to the right of this page.

Solana Beach Fund Has Awarded Over $180,000 in Grants!

2022 Grantees:

Girls on the Run–motivational afterschool program for girls culminating in a 5K run

La Colonia de Eden Gardens–La Clase Magica afterschool program serving youth in Solana Beach

Nature Collective–support for volunteer ambassador program at Annie’s Canyon Trail

North Coast Repertory Theatre–underwriting for Shakespeare in the Park production of As You Like It at La Colonia Park

Pathways to Citizenship–assisting immigrant families and expanding legal capacity for program in Solana Beach

2021 Grantees:

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito–academic and mentoring programs at La Colonia and Harper Teen Center

Cal Western Community Law Project–free legal clinics for local residents at St. Leo’s Church and online

Casa de Amistad–Support for K-12 tutoring program, including online needs

City of Kindness Solana Beach–underwriting for yard signs and support for public awareness campaign

Nature Collective–support for volunteer ambassador program at Annie’s Canyon Trail

Pathways to Citizenship–assisting immigrant families and expanding the ESL program in Solana Beach

St. James-St. Leo Medical Program–offering improved diabetic care for Solana Beach families through home follow-up

2020 Grantees:

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito–scholarships for full-day and afterschool care

Cal Western Community Law Project–free legal clinics for local residents

Casa de Amistad–Support for K-12 tutoring needs during COVID

La Colonia de Eden Gardens–support for computers and hotspots for resident training and educational needs

North County Immigration & Citizenship Center–support for immigrant families in need

Produce Good–support for Field to Fork initiative that collects unsold food at the Solana Beach Farmer’s Market to distribute fresh produce to families in need

 

See Fall 2019 Newsletter for more details.

2019 Grantees:

Cal Western Community Law Project–free legal clinics for local residents

Casa de Amistad–Support for Kinder to College Initiative

North County Immigration & Citizenship Center–support for immigrant families in need through Project Grow

San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy–support for A Pollinator’s Paradise program with Solana Beach School District

Silver Age Yoga–free yoga for Solana Beach seniors

Solana Beach Civic & Historical Society–SeaWeeders’ El Viento Pocket Park Project

THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS WHO MAKE THIS COMMUNITY EFFORT POSSIBLE!

See Donor List attached.