Select a fund you wish to contribute to below. Questions? Contact us at 831-662-2000 or cfgifts@cfscc.org.
Donating stock? Click Here Appreciated stock is often the best asset to donate taxwise. Return a completed stock transfer form to us. After the Foundation liquidates the stock, the full value of your gift is available to support your charitable goals.
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CFSCC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. TAX ID# 94-2808039
Address: 7807 Soquel Dr. Aptos, CA 95003
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Donate | Rise Together Fund The Rise Together Fund for Racial Equity fuels the work of a unique coalition of local Leaders of Color and a team from the Community Foundation in our collective efforts to advance racial equity in Santa Cruz County. Grants from the Rise Together Fund work to increase upward economic mobility; celebrate, and preserve People of Color’s stories and culture; increase equity and anti-racist policy; deliver essential services and improve well-being for People of Color to prosper, and continuously give and grow sustained funding for communities of color. |
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Donate | Greatest Needs Fund The Greatest Needs Fund addresses a broad range of critical and emerging needs in health and human services, economic and community development, education, the arts, and the environment. Grants support trusted nonprofits working to address pressing local issues. Funding supports a healthy and vibrant Santa Cruz County where all can thrive. Gifts to the fund offer us a flexible way to invest in the areas where community partners can do the most good to positively impact our community. |
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Donate | COVID-19 Response Fund The Community Foundation's COVID-19 Response Fund is rapidly deploying resources to community-based organizations at the frontlines of the coronavirus outbreak in Santa Cruz County. Learn more at www.cfscc.org/response |
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Donate | Equal Access Santa Cruz County Fund To bridge the digital divide and bring true high-speed broadband to every family in the Santa Cruz community, regardless of income level. This project is spearheaded by Cruzio Internet, working with the Santa Cruz County Office of Education, Pajaro Valley School District, and other local organizations. Learn more at equalaccesssantacruz.com |
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Donate | Fire Response Fund This fund supports the needs of Santa Cruz County residents affected by the August 2020 Lightning Complex fires. The fund addresses the relief and long-term recovery needs throughout the San Lorenzo Valley and North Coast. Grants support nonprofits responding to victims and programs that aid in the rebuilding and recovery process. Learn more at www.cfscc.org/fire |
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Donate | Freedom School Soccer Field Fund Fund for the new Freedom School Soccer Field in Watsonville. A collaborative effort between Pájaro Valley Sports Foundation, the Pájaro Valley Youth Soccer Club (PV United), PV Community Health Trust & Freedom Elementary School / Pájaro Valley Unified School District. |
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Donate | Friends of the Foundation Fund This funds supports the core services of the Community Foundation. Each year, our donors support more than 800 different causes and charities in Santa Cruz County and beyond.This fund supports our ability to offer wise investment strategies, local expertise about community issues, and first-class donor services. |
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Donate | Harold Widom Fund for the Environment Endowed field of interest fund for the environment, in memory of Harold Widom. |
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Donate | Avaya Charitable Fund A charitable fund for Avaya employees, suppliers, and partners to support nonprofit organizations around the globe. |
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Donate | Driscoll's Charitable Fund As part of its Charitable Giving Program, Driscoll’s uses its fund at the Community Foundation to address critical needs and make strategic investments in the communities where they work, live, and grow. |
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Donate | West Marine BlueFuture® Fund The West Marine BlueFuture® Fund is committed to supporting and promoting healthy and vibrant marine habitats and sustainable fisheries, as well as to connecting future generations to the water through youth recreation and education initiatives. All contributions benefit the nonprofit community organizations that are grant recipients of the fund. |
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Donate | David Kaun and Abigail Kaun Fund A memorial fund in honor of David Kaun. |
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Donate | Other Gift Purpose Can't find the fund you're looking for? Select this fund if you don't see the preferred choice or you're not sure.
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