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Community Foundation Santa Cruz County

Aptos, California  ·  EIN 942808039  ·  Private foundation

Based in Aptos, California, Community Foundation Santa Cruz County has awarded $126.5M across 1,914 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Pajaro Valley Healthcare District Project. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$21.1M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$166.7M
Assets (FY2020)
1,914
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What Community Foundation Santa Cruz County funds

Community Foundation Santa Cruz County's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, arts education, civil rights & social justice, early childhood education, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureArts EducationCivil Rights & Social JusticeEarly Childhood EducationEconomic DevelopmentEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)

Populations it has supported include black communities, families, foster youth, homeless population, immigrants & refugees, indigenous.

black communitiesfamiliesfoster youthhomeless populationimmigrants & refugeesindigenouslgbtq peoplelow-income communities

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Pajaro Valley Healthcare District Project
TO SUPPORT THE WATSONVILLE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ACQUISITION
Watsonville, CA$7.5M2022
American Online Giving Foundation Inc
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, RECOGNITION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE HOURS
Newark, DE$2.8M2024
American Online Giving Foundation Inc
FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, DONATION MATCH AND RECOGNITION OF VOLUNTEERS SERVICE HOURS
Newark, DE$2.2M2023

How to apply for funding from Community Foundation Santa Cruz County

Community Foundation Santa Cruz County's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at cfscc.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Community Foundation Santa Cruz County

Does Community Foundation Santa Cruz County accept grant applications?
Community Foundation Santa Cruz County's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does Community Foundation Santa Cruz County fund?
Community Foundation Santa Cruz County's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Pajaro Valley Healthcare District Project, American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Community Foundation Santa Cruz County give in grants?
Community Foundation Santa Cruz County reported $21.1M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $126.5M over 1,914 grants.
Where is Community Foundation Santa Cruz County located?
Community Foundation Santa Cruz County is based in Aptos, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 942808039.
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About this profile. This page is built from Community Foundation Santa Cruz County's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Community Foundation Santa Cruz County. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.