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.
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 $206,000 in Grants!
2023 Grantees:
Community Resource Center – with growing concern over the displacement of residents in the Solana Highlands Apartments and surrounding La Colonia area, the Solana Beach Fund awarded the community resource center a major grant to initiate a homeless prevention fund.
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.