Grants
A housing provider that works in Alameda, Santa Clara, San Mateo and Santa Cruz counties. Using a Housing First model, it provides emergency shelter, crisis supports, subsidized housing, and wraparound services to help people remain stably housed and live as independently as possible. Each year, it serves 4,400 people, including 1,200 children.
| Giving Areas | Amount |
Year |
Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| housing stability |
$325,000 |
2022 |
general support, $400,000 in 2021, $325,000 in 2022, and $250,000 in 2023 (payment two of three, total grant amount $975,000) |
| Responsive |
$125,000 |
2021 |
general support, COVID-19 Rapid Response Funding |
| Responsive |
$75,000 |
2021 |
general support |
| housing stability |
$400,000 |
2021 |
general support, $400,000 in 2021, $325,000 in 2022, and $250,000 in 2023 (payment one of three, total grant amount $975,000) |
| Responsive |
$50,000 |
2021 |
general support |
| Responsive |
$75,000 |
2020 |
general support |
| Responsive |
$50,000 |
2020 |
general support |
| Responsive |
$50,000 |
2020 |
general support |
| housing stability |
$500,000 |
2020 |
general support |
| housing stability |
$500,000 |
2019 |
general support, $500,000 per year for three years (payment three of three, total grant amount $1,500,000) |
| housing stability |
$500,000 |
2018 |
general support, $500,000 per year for three years (payment two of three, total grant amount $1,500,000) |
| housing stability |
$500,000 |
2017 |
general support, $500,000 per year for three years (payment one of three, total grant amount $1,500,000) |
| bright spots |
$10,000 |
2016 |
general support |
| housing stability |
$50,000 |
2016 |
for implementation of a new financial management software system |
| housing stability |
$500,000 |
2016 |
general support |
A nonprofit that offers direct legal services, community education, and community organizing and advocacy to low-income residents primarily of Asian descent. It has helped tens of thousands of people in obtaining decent housing, justice in the immigration process, and access to basic human and legal rights.
| Giving Areas | Amount |
Year |
Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Responsive |
$40,000 |
2021 |
general support |
| family support |
$45,000 |
2021 |
general support, $45,000 per year for two years (payment one of two, total grant amount $90,000) |
| Responsive |
$10,000 |
2021 |
general support |
| Responsive |
$15,000 |
2020 |
general support |
| Responsive |
$10,000 |
2020 |
general support |
| family support |
$25,000 |
2020 |
general support |
| family support |
$25,000 |
2019 |
general support |
| family support |
$20,000 |
2018 |
general support |
| Giving Areas | Amount |
Year |
Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| health care access |
$50,000 |
2021 |
the charitable activities of the Bay Area Regional Health Inequities Initiative |
| Responsive |
$25,000 |
2021 |
the charitable activities of Bay Area Regional Health Inequities Initiative |
| health care access |
$50,000 |
2020 |
the charitable activities of the Bay Area Regional Health Inequities Initiative |
| health care access |
$50,000 |
2019 |
the charitable activities of the Bay Area Regional Health Inequities Initiative |
A nonprofit that trains farmworkers and low-income residents in Monterey and Santa Cruz counties to form and lead neighborhood-based housing and health committees so that residents can advocate for improved housing and health conditions.
| Giving Areas | Amount |
Year |
Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| safe spaces |
$40,000 |
2021 |
general support |
| Responsive |
$20,000 |
2021 |
general support |
| safe spaces |
$40,000 |
2020 |
general support, $40,000 per year for two years (payment two of two, total grant amount $80,000) |
| safe spaces |
$40,000 |
2019 |
general support, $40,000 per year for two years (payment one of two, total grant amount $80,000) |
| safe spaces |
$25,000 |
2018 |
general support |
| safe spaces |
$40,000 |
2017 |
the planning of the community space on the Sanbourn Ranch House property |
A unit of the Stanislaus County Office of Education. It oversees the county's resource and referral service as well as Early Head Start, Migrant Head Start, and Head Start programs. It serves over 8,000 young children each year.
| Giving Areas | Amount |
Year |
Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Responsive |
$65,000 |
2021 |
the charitable activities of Child & Family Services |
| safe spaces |
$125,000 |
2021 |
Child & Family Services, $125,000 per year for three years (payment one of three, total grant amount $375,000) |
| safe spaces |
$125,000 |
2020 |
Child & Family Services |
| Responsive |
$20,000 |
2020 |
general support |
| safe spaces |
$125,000 |
2019 |
Child & Family Services |
| bright spots |
$5,000 |
2018 |
general support |
| safe spaces |
$125,000 |
2018 |
Child & Family Services |
| Giving Areas | Amount |
Year |
Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| safe spaces |
$40,000 |
2021 |
the child development programs of the county office of education |
A multiservice safety net organization that runs a family resource center in Davenport and provides immigration and day worker support, rental and emergency financial assistance, and support to CalWorks participants. Its programs assist over 9,000 low-income people.
| Giving Areas | Amount |
Year |
Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| family support |
$75,000 |
2021 |
general support, $75,000 per year for three years (payment one of three, total grant amount $225,000) |
| Responsive |
$55,000 |
2021 |
general support |
| Responsive |
$45,000 |
2021 |
general support |
| Responsive |
$20,000 |
2021 |
general support |
| Responsive |
$35,000 |
2020 |
general support |
| Responsive |
$20,000 |
2020 |
general support |
| family support |
$75,000 |
2020 |
general support, $75,000 per year for three years (payment three of three, total grant amount $225,000) |
| Responsive |
$20,000 |
2020 |
general support |
| Responsive |
$25,000 |
2020 |
general support |
| family support |
$75,000 |
2019 |
general support, $75,000 per year for three years (payment two of three, total grant amount $225,000) |
| housing stability |
$30,000 |
2018 |
South County Housing Collaborative |
| family support |
$75,000 |
2018 |
general support, $75,000 per year for three years (payment one of three, total grant amount $225,000) |
| family support |
$70,000 |
2017 |
general support |
| housing stability |
$45,000 |
2016 |
the Rental Assistance Program |
| immigration |
$50,000 |
2016 |
general support |
| family support |
$60,000 |
2016 |
general support |
A multi-service human services agency that operates programs for children, families, and seniors in the areas of food and nutrition, childcare and child development, and information and referrals. It serves over 27,000 individuals annually.
| Giving Areas | Amount |
Year |
Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Responsive |
$65,000 |
2021 |
general support |
| family support |
$150,000 |
2021 |
general support, $150,000 per year for three years (payment three of three, total grant amount $450,000) |
| Responsive |
$60,000 |
2021 |
general support |
| Responsive |
$25,000 |
2021 |
general support |
| Responsive |
$40,000 |
2020 |
general support |
| Responsive |
$25,000 |
2020 |
general support |
| Responsive |
$10,000 |
2020 |
general support |
| family support |
$150,000 |
2020 |
general support, $150,000 per year for three years (payment two of three, total grant amount $450,000) |
| Responsive |
$25,000 |
2020 |
general support |
| family support |
$150,000 |
2019 |
general support, $150,000 per year for three years (payment one of three, total grant amount $450,000) |
| family support |
$150,000 |
2018 |
general support, $150,000 per year for three years (payment three of three, total grant amount $450,000) |
| family support |
$150,000 |
2017 |
general support, $150,000 per year for three years (payment two of three, total grant amount $450,000) |
| family support |
$150,000 |
2016 |
general support, $150,000 per year for three years (payment one of three, total grant amount $450,000) |
| Giving Areas | Amount |
Year |
Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| economic opportunity |
$30,000 |
2019 |
general support |
| Giving Areas | Amount |
Year |
Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Responsive |
$50,000 |
2020 |
Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County Fire Response Fund |
| Responsive |
$70,000 |
2020 |
COVID-19 Response Fund |
| 2020 census |
$30,000 |
2019 |
Santa Cruz Census Pooled Fund, $40,000 in 2019 and $30,000 in 2020 (payment two of two, total grant amount $70,000) |
| 2020 census |
$40,000 |
2019 |
Santa Cruz Census Pooled Fund, $40,000 in 2019 and $30,000 in 2020 (payment one of two, total grant amount $70,000) |
| Giving Areas | Amount |
Year |
Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| safe spaces |
$25,000 |
2021 |
general support |
A dental health provider that offers affordable, high-quality dental care to people who need it the most. It serves 10,000 children and adults every year, providing oral health education, hygiene, and general dentistry.
| Giving Areas | Amount |
Year |
Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Responsive |
$25,000 |
2021 |
general support |
| health care access |
$50,000 |
2021 |
general support, $50,000 per year for three years (payment two of three, total grant amount $150,000) |
| health care access |
$50,000 |
2020 |
general support, $50,000 per year for three years (payment one of three, total grant amount $150,000) |
| Responsive |
$50,000 |
2020 |
general support |
| health care access |
$50,000 |
2019 |
general support, $50,000 per year for three years (payment three of three, total grant amount $150,000) |
| health care access |
$250,000 |
2018 |
capital campaign for the new Dientes dental clinic at 1500 Capitola Road |
| health care access |
$50,000 |
2018 |
general support, $50,000 per year for three years (payment two of three, total grant amount $150,000) |
| health care access |
$50,000 |
2017 |
general support, $50,000 per year for three years (payment one of three, total grant amount $150,000) |
A Santa Cruz nonprofit delivering an array of programs county-wide including behavioral health, family and social well-being, early childhood education, and housing services. The organization's early childhood programs includes Head Start, Early Head Start, and State Preschool.
| Giving Areas | Amount |
Year |
Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Responsive |
$50,000 |
2021 |
general support |
| safe spaces |
$100,000 |
2021 |
general support, $100,000 per year for three years (payment three of three, total grant amount $300,000) |
| safe spaces |
$100,000 |
2020 |
general support, $100,000 per year for three years (payment two of three, total grant amount $300,000) |
| Responsive |
$25,000 |
2020 |
general support |
| safe spaces |
$100,000 |
2019 |
general support, $100,000 per year for three years (payment one of three, total grant amount $300,000) |
| safe spaces |
$100,000 |
2018 |
general support |
A nonprofit that helps homeless or imminently homeless families gain self sufficiency through comprehensive case management that includes job training, budgeting, good tenant practices, and housing and rental assistance. Its ultimate goal is to help families obtain and maintain permanent housing and get on a path to a healthy and stable life.
| Giving Areas | Amount |
Year |
Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Responsive |
$35,000 |
2021 |
general support |
| housing stability |
$60,000 |
2021 |
general support, $60,000 per year for two years (payment one of two, total grant amount $120,000) |
| Responsive |
$30,000 |
2021 |
general support |
| Responsive |
$15,000 |
2021 |
general support |
| Responsive |
$20,000 |
2020 |
general support |
| Responsive |
$15,000 |
2020 |
general support |
| housing stability |
$50,000 |
2020 |
general support, $50,000 per year for two years (payment two of two, total grant amount $100,000) |
| housing stability |
$50,000 |
2019 |
general support, $50,000 per year for two years (payment one of two, total grant amount $100,000) |
| housing stability |
$50,000 |
2018 |
general support |
| housing stability |
$50,000 |
2017 |
general support |
| housing stability |
$60,000 |
2016 |
general support |
A countywide nonprofit that invests in health, early learning, and family support to help the children of Santa Cruz County thrive and succeed.
| Giving Areas | Amount |
Year |
Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Responsive |
$40,000 |
2021 |
general support |
| health care access |
$75,000 |
2021 |
general support, $75,000 per year for three years (payment two of three, total grant amount $225,000) |
| health care access |
$75,000 |
2020 |
general support, $75,000 per year for three years (payment one of three, total grant amount $225,000) |
| Responsive |
$25,000 |
2020 |
general support |
| health care access |
$75,000 |
2019 |
general support, $75,000 per year for three years (payment three of three, total grant amount $225,000) |
| health care access |
$75,000 |
2018 |
general support, $75,000 per year for three years (payment two of three, total grant amount $225,000) |
| health care access |
$75,000 |
2017 |
general support, $75,000 per year for three years (payment one of three, total grant amount $225,000) |
A nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the Santa Cruz Public Libraries. The organization supports the libraries’ children’s literacy programs, book and media purchases, technical and facilities upgrades, and more.
| Giving Areas | Amount |
Year |
Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Responsive |
$60,000 |
2021 |
renovations to the Live Oak and Branciforte Libraries' children's spaces |
| safe spaces |
$75,000 |
2019 |
renovations to the Branciforte Library Children's Room and Outdoor Children's Patio |
| safe spaces |
$12,000 |
2018 |
improvements to the children's space at the Live Oak Branch |
An early education provider that serves families in Santa Clara, San Benito, Monterey, and Santa Cruz Counties. The organization operates nine licensed centers and maintains a network of affiliated family child-care homes for infants, preschool, and school-age children.
| Giving Areas | Amount |
Year |
Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| safe spaces |
$100,000 |
2022 |
general support |
| Responsive |
$40,000 |
2021 |
general support |
| safe spaces |
$75,000 |
2021 |
general support |
| Responsive |
$25,000 |
2020 |
general support |
| safe spaces |
$75,000 |
2020 |
general support |
| safe spaces |
$30,000 |
2019 |
Executive Director Search |
| safe spaces |
$75,000 |
2019 |
general support |
| safe spaces |
$75,000 |
2018 |
general support |
A countywide coalition of public and private health care leaders dedicated to increasing access to health care and building stronger local health care systems. Its member organizations represent Santa Cruz County's major health care providers and other key community stakeholders.
| Giving Areas | Amount |
Year |
Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Responsive |
$40,000 |
2021 |
general support |
| health care access |
$75,000 |
2021 |
general support, $75,000 per year for three years (payment two of three, total grant amount $225,000) |
| health care access |
$75,000 |
2020 |
general support, $75,000 per year for three years (payment one of three, total grant amount $225,000) |
| health care access |
$75,000 |
2019 |
general support, $75,000 per year for three years (payment three of three, total grant amount $225,000) |
| health care access |
$75,000 |
2018 |
general support, $75,000 per year for three years (payment two of three, total grant amount $225,000) |
| health care access |
$75,000 |
2017 |
general support, $75,000 per year for three years (payment one of three, total grant amount $225,000) |
A key homeless services provider in Santa Cruz County. It runs four emergency and transitional housing shelters, including the Rebele Family Shelter for households with children, a medical clinic, and a 12-bed medical respite care facility. It also provides employment and income support, a mail room, and homeless and housing advocacy. It serves over 600 people annually.
| Giving Areas | Amount |
Year |
Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| housing stability |
$65,000 |
2021 |
general support, $65,000 per year for three years (payment two of three, total grant amount $195,000) |
| Responsive |
$65,000 |
2021 |
general support |
| Responsive |
$40,000 |
2021 |
general support |
| Responsive |
$25,000 |
2021 |
general support |
| Responsive |
$40,000 |
2020 |
general support |
| Responsive |
$25,000 |
2020 |
general support |
| housing stability |
$65,000 |
2020 |
general support, $65,000 per year for three years (payment one of three, total grant amount $195,000) |
| Responsive |
$50,000 |
2020 |
general support |
| housing stability |
$65,000 |
2019 |
general support, $65,000 per year for three years (payment three of three, total grant amount $195,000) |
| housing stability |
$65,000 |
2018 |
general support, $65,000 per year for three years (payment two of three, total grant amount $195,000) |
| housing stability |
$65,000 |
2017 |
general support, $65,000 per year for three years (payment one of three, total grant amount $195,000) |
| housing stability |
$75,000 |
2016 |
general support |
A nonprofit focused on making loans and grants to increase the supply of affordable housing, assist first-time homebuyers, prevent homelessness, and stabilize neighborhoods. It also administers the Finally Home program, which provides first and last months' rent and deposit for low income families in need.
| Giving Areas | Amount |
Year |
Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| housing stability |
$25,000 |
2020 |
Finally Home Program |
| housing stability |
$25,000 |
2019 |
Finally Home Program |
| housing stability |
$25,000 |
2018 |
Finally Home Program |
| housing stability |
$25,000 |
2017 |
Finally Home program |
| Giving Areas | Amount |
Year |
Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| safe spaces |
$50,000 |
2021 |
the charitable activities of the Live Oak Cradle to Career initiative, $50,000 per year for three years (payment two of three, total grant amount $150,000) |
| Responsive |
$35,000 |
2021 |
the charitable activities of Live Oak Cradle to Career |
| Responsive |
$20,000 |
2021 |
the charitable activities of the Live Oak Cradle to Career initiative |
| Responsive |
$15,000 |
2021 |
the charitable activities of the Live Oak Cradle to Career initiative |
| Responsive |
$20,000 |
2020 |
the charitable activities of the Live Oak Cradle to Career initiative |
| safe spaces |
$50,000 |
2020 |
the charitable activities of the Live Oak Cradle to Career initiative, $50,000 per year for three years (payment one of three, total grant amount $150,000) |
| Responsive |
$15,000 |
2020 |
the charitable activities of the Live Oak Cradle to Career initiative |
| Responsive |
$5,000 |
2020 |
the charitable activities of the Live Oak Cradle to Career initiative, |
| safe spaces |
$50,000 |
2019 |
the charitable activities of the Live Oak Cradle to Career initiative |
| safe spaces |
$50,000 |
2018 |
the charitable activities of the Live Oak Cradle to Career initiative |
| safe spaces |
$50,000 |
2017 |
the charitable activities of the Live Oak Cradle to Career initiative |
Offers a robust daily meal program and distributes over 260,000 hot and cold meals annually to more than 30 nonprofit organizations in Santa Clara County as far south as Morgan Hill and Gilroy. It also serves Merced, Santa Cruz, and Monterey counties.
| Giving Areas | Amount |
Year |
Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| food security |
$50,000 |
2021 |
services in Alameda, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Monterey and Merced Counties |
| food security |
$30,000 |
2019 |
general support |
| bright spots |
$1,000 |
2018 |
general support |
| food security |
$60,000 |
2018 |
general support, $60,000 per year for three years (payment three and three, total grant amount $180,000) |
| food security |
$60,000 |
2017 |
general support, $60,000 per year for three years (payment two of three, total grant amount $180,000) |
| food security |
$60,000 |
2016 |
general support, $60,000 per year for three years (payment one of three, total grant amount $180,000) |
| food security |
$20,000 |
2015 |
general support |
The only domestic violence service provider in Santa Cruz County. It provides comprehensive services for affected women and children, including an emergency shelter. It serves over 200 individuals annually.
| Giving Areas | Amount |
Year |
Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| housing stability |
$50,000 |
2021 |
general support, $50,000 per year for three years (payment one of three, total grant amount $150,000) |
| Responsive |
$25,000 |
2021 |
general support |
| Responsive |
$15,000 |
2021 |
general support |
| Responsive |
$10,000 |
2021 |
general support |
| Responsive |
$15,000 |
2020 |
general support |
| housing stability |
$45,000 |
2020 |
general support, $45,000 per year for three years (payment three of three, total grant amount $135,000) |
| Responsive |
$10,000 |
2020 |
general support |
| Responsive |
$20,000 |
2020 |
general support |
| housing stability |
$45,000 |
2019 |
general support, $45,000 per year for three years (payment two of three, total grant amount $135,000) |
| housing stability |
$45,000 |
2018 |
general support, $45,000 per year for three years (payment one of three, total grant amount $135,000) |
| housing stability |
$10,000 |
2017 |
Community Strategic Visioning |
| housing stability |
$45,000 |
2017 |
general support |
| housing stability |
$50,000 |
2016 |
general support |
| housing stability |
$5,000 |
2015 |
holiday drive or general support |
A food pantry and kitchen that provides families with nutritious food, education, and referrals in cooperation with other agencies.
| Giving Areas | Amount |
Year |
Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| food security |
$10,000 |
2018 |
general support |
| food security |
$20,000 |
2017 |
general support |
| food security |
$20,000 |
2016 |
general support |
A key homeless service provider in Santa Cruz County assisting homeless women, children, and families with emergency housing, transitional housing, case management, education, and referrals. It mainly serves people from Pajaro Valley, a historically underserved community.
| Giving Areas | Amount |
Year |
Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| housing stability |
$50,000 |
2021 |
general support, $50,000 per year for three years (payment two of three, total grant amount $150,000) |
| Responsive |
$15,000 |
2021 |
general support |
| Responsive |
$10,000 |
2021 |
general support |
| Responsive |
$5,000 |
2021 |
general support |
| Responsive |
$10,000 |
2020 |
general support |
| Responsive |
$5,000 |
2020 |
general support |
| housing stability |
$50,000 |
2020 |
general support, $50,000 per year for three years (payment one of three, total grant amount $150,000) |
| Responsive |
$30,000 |
2020 |
general support |
| housing stability |
$50,000 |
2019 |
general support, $50,000 per year for three years (payment three of three, total grant amount $150,000) |
| housing stability |
$50,000 |
2018 |
general support, $50,000 per year for three years (payment two of three, total grant amount $150,000) |
| housing stability |
$50,000 |
2017 |
general support, $50,000 per year for three years (payment one of three, total grant amount $150,000) |
| housing stability |
$50,000 |
2016 |
general support |
A nonprofit dedicated to strengthening the community by providing children, families, and older adults with the support and tools to realize their full potential and lead healthy, stable lives. As part of its early learning initiative, it operates nine child development centers in San Mateo County, providing quality preschool for 500 children.
| Giving Areas | Amount |
Year |
Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| safe spaces |
$100,000 |
2021 |
general support, $100,000 per year for three years (payment two of three, total grant amount $300,000) |
| Responsive |
$25,000 |
2021 |
general support |
| Responsive |
$15,000 |
2021 |
general support |
| Responsive |
$10,000 |
2021 |
general support |
| Responsive |
$15,000 |
2020 |
general support |
| Responsive |
$10,000 |
2020 |
general support |
| safe spaces |
$100,000 |
2020 |
general support, $100,000 per year for three years (payment one of three, total grant amount $300,000) |
| Responsive |
$10,000 |
2020 |
general support |
| safe spaces |
$40,000 |
2019 |
a feasibility study for the Midway Early Learning Center Capital Campaign |
| safe spaces |
$100,000 |
2019 |
general support, $100,000 per year for three years (payment three of three, total grant amount $300,000) |
| safe spaces |
$100,000 |
2018 |
general support, $100,000 per year for three years (payment two of three, total grant amount $300,000) |
| bright spots |
$10,000 |
2018 |
general support |
| bright spots |
$10,000 |
2017 |
General support |
| safe spaces |
$100,000 |
2017 |
general support, $100,000 per year for three years (payment one of three, total grant amount $300,000) |
A health care clinic that offers low-cost primary care, family planning, reproductive health care, and educational services at over 30 health centers and 11 community sites in California and Nevada. More than 250,000 women, men, and children are served every year.
| Giving Areas | Amount |
Year |
Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| health care access |
$250,000 |
2022 |
general support; $400,000 in FY 2020, $325,000 in FY 2021, and $250,000 in FY 2022 (payment three of three, total grant amount $975,000) |
| Responsive |
$165,000 |
2021 |
general support |
| health care access |
$325,000 |
2021 |
general support; $400,000 in FY 2020, $325,000 in FY 2021, and $250,000 in FY 2022 (payment two of three, total grant amount $975,000) |
| Responsive |
$50,000 |
2020 |
general support |
| health care access |
$400,000 |
2020 |
general support; $400,000 in FY 2020, $325,000 in FY 2021, and $250,000 in FY 2022 (payment one of three, total grant amount $975,000) |
| health care access |
$250,000 |
2019 |
the Second Century Capital Campaign, to be paid on the following schedule: $500,000 in 2017, $250,000 in 2018, and $250,000 in 2019 (payment three of three, total grant amount $1,000,000) |
| health care access |
$500,000 |
2019 |
general support, $500,000 per year for three years (payment three of three, total grant amount $1,500,000) |
| health care access |
$250,000 |
2018 |
the Second Century Capital Campaign, to be paid on the following schedule: $500,000 in 2017, $250,000 in 2018, and $250,000 in 2019 (payment two of three, total grant amount $1,000,000) |
| health care access |
$500,000 |
2018 |
general support, $500,000 per year for three years (payment two of three, total grant amount $1,500,000) |
| health care access |
$500,000 |
2017 |
the Second Century Capital Campaign, to be paid on the following schedule: $500,000 in 2017, $250,000 in 2018, and $250,000 in 2019 (payment one of three, total grant amount $1,000,000) |
| health care access |
$500,000 |
2017 |
general support, $500,000 per year for three years (payment one of three, total grant amount $1,500,000) |
| health care access |
$500,000 |
2016 |
general support |
A volunteer alliance of medical professionals, organizations, and community members dedicated to providing free primary health care services to uninsured families and individuals with limited ability to pay for medical care.
| Giving Areas | Amount |
Year |
Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| health care access |
$30,000 |
2021 |
general support, $30,000 per year for two years (payment two of two, total grant amount $60,000) |
| Responsive |
$15,000 |
2021 |
general support |
| health care access |
$30,000 |
2020 |
general support, $30,000 per year for two years (payment one of two, total grant amount $60,000) |
| Responsive |
$25,000 |
2020 |
general support |
| health care access |
$30,000 |
2019 |
general support, $30,000 per year for two years (payment two of two, total grant amount $60,000) |
| health care access |
$30,000 |
2018 |
general support, $30,000 per year for two years (payment one of two, total grant amount $60,000) |
| health care access |
$30,000 |
2017 |
general support |
| health care access |
$50,000 |
2016 |
general support |
A nonprofit health provider operating multiple community and school-based clinics in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties. It serves over 27,000 patients every year, providing a range of services including medical, dental, and vision.
| Giving Areas | Amount |
Year |
Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Responsive |
$30,000 |
2021 |
general support |
| health care access |
$100,000 |
2021 |
general support, $100,000 per year for three years (payment three of three, total grant amount $300,000) |
| Responsive |
$20,000 |
2021 |
general support |
| Responsive |
$10,000 |
2021 |
general support |
| Responsive |
$20,000 |
2020 |
general support |
| Responsive |
$10,000 |
2020 |
general support |
| health care access |
$100,000 |
2020 |
general support, $100,000 per year for three years (payment two of three, total grant amount $300,000) |
| Responsive |
$40,000 |
2020 |
general support |
| health care access |
$100,000 |
2019 |
general support, $100,000 per year for three years (payment one of three, total grant amount $300,000) |
| health care access |
$100,000 |
2018 |
general support |
| health care access |
$125,000 |
2017 |
general support |
A nonprofit provider of high-quality, affordable, and comprehensive health services in English and Spanish. It operates two clinics and provides care to over 11,000 patients in the county.
| Giving Areas | Amount |
Year |
Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Responsive |
$40,000 |
2021 |
general support |
| health care access |
$75,000 |
2021 |
general support, $75,000 per year for three years (payment three of three, total grant amount $225,000) |
| health care access |
$75,000 |
2020 |
general support, $75,000 per year for three years (payment two of three, total grant amount $225,000) |
| Responsive |
$50,000 |
2020 |
general support |
| health care access |
$75,000 |
2019 |
general support, $75,000 per year for three years (payment one of three, total grant amount $225,000) |
| health care access |
$250,000 |
2018 |
capital costs associated with a new health center at 1500 Capitola Road |
| health care access |
$30,000 |
2018 |
planning process for a new primary care facility |
| health care access |
$75,000 |
2018 |
general support |
| health care access |
$75,000 |
2017 |
general support |
A regional food bank serving over 56,000 county residents each month through a network of more than 200 agencies and programs.
| Giving Areas | Amount |
Year |
Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Responsive |
$125,000 |
2021 |
general support |
| Responsive |
$75,000 |
2021 |
general support |
| food security |
$250,000 |
2021 |
general support, $250,000 per year for three years (payment three of three, total grant amount $750,000) |
| Responsive |
$50,000 |
2021 |
general support |
| Responsive |
$75,000 |
2020 |
general support |
| Responsive |
$50,000 |
2020 |
general support |
| Responsive |
$50,000 |
2020 |
general support |
| food security |
$250,000 |
2020 |
general support, $250,000 per year for three years (payment two of three, total grant amount $750,000) |
| food security |
$45,000 |
2019 |
a leadership development initiative |
| food security |
$250,000 |
2019 |
general support, $250,000 per year for three years (payment one of three, total grant amount $750,000) |
| bright spots |
$6,000 |
2018 |
general support |
| food security |
$200,000 |
2018 |
general support, $200,000 per year for three years, effective July 2016 (payment three of three, total grant amount $600,000) |
| food security |
$200,000 |
2017 |
general support, $200,000 per year for three years, effective July 2016 (payment two of three, total grant amount $600,000) |
| food security |
$200,000 |
2016 |
general support, $200,000 per year for three years, effective July 2016 (payment one of three, total grant amount $600,000) |
| food security |
$100,000 |
2015 |
general support |
A regional multi-service agency which operates a range of programs including childcare, housing, emergency services, family support programs, and social service centers that provide assistance to those in need.
| Giving Areas | Amount |
Year |
Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Responsive |
$60,000 |
2021 |
general support |
| family support |
$40,000 |
2021 |
Salvation Army Monterey Peninsula Corps, excluding religious activities, $40,000 per year for two years (payment two of two , total grant amount $80,000) |
| Responsive |
$35,000 |
2021 |
Salvation Army Monterey Peninsula Corps, excluding religious activities |
| Responsive |
$25,000 |
2021 |
Salvation Army Monterey Peninsula Corps, excluding religious activities |
| Responsive |
$35,000 |
2020 |
Salvation Army Monterey Peninsula Corps, excluding religious activities |
| Responsive |
$25,000 |
2020 |
Salvation Army Monterey Peninsula Corps, excluding religious activities |
| family support |
$40,000 |
2020 |
Salvation Army Monterey Peninsula Corps, excluding religious activities, $40,000 per year for two years (payment one of two , total grant amount $80,000) |
| Responsive |
$25,000 |
2020 |
Salvation Army Monterey Peninsula Corps, excluding religious activities |
| family support |
$40,000 |
2019 |
Salvation Army Monterey Peninsula Corps, excluding religious activities |
| family support |
$40,000 |
2018 |
Salvation Army Monterey Peninsula Corps, excluding religious activities |
| family support |
$40,000 |
2017 |
Salvation Army Monterey Peninsula Corps, excluding religious activities |
| housing stability |
$30,000 |
2016 |
general support, excluding religious activities, of the Monterey Peninsula Corps |
A network of community gardens in Santa Cruz's Pajaro Valley that aims to increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables for low-income families. The initiative is dedicated to local food sovereignty, providing plots of land to farmworker families—who contribute to the region's agricultural industry, yet are disproportionally impacted by food insecurity--allowing them to grow their own food.
| Giving Areas | Amount |
Year |
Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| food security |
$6,000 |
2021 |
the charitable activities of Tierra Milperas |
| food security |
$6,000 |
2021 |
the charitable activities of Tierra Milperas |
| food security |
$30,000 |
2021 |
the charitable activities of Tierra Milperas |
| Responsive |
$15,000 |
2021 |
the charitable activities of Tierra Milperas |
| food security |
$30,000 |
2020 |
the charitable activities of Tierra Milperas |
| food security |
$30,000 |
2019 |
the charitable activities of Mesa Verde Gardens |
| food security |
$30,000 |
2018 |
the charitable activities of Mesa Verde Gardens |
| Giving Areas | Amount |
Year |
Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| family support |
$30,000 |
2022 |
general support, $30,000 per year for two years (payment two of two, total grant amount $60,000) |
| Responsive |
$25,000 |
2021 |
general support |
| Responsive |
$15,000 |
2021 |
general support |
| family support |
$30,000 |
2021 |
general support, $30,000 per year for two years (payment one of two, total grant amount $60,000) |
| Responsive |
$10,000 |
2021 |
general support |
| Responsive |
$15,000 |
2020 |
general support |
| family support |
$25,000 |
2020 |
general support |
An organization dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. It operates an emergency domestic violence shelter program with wraparound case management and other supportive services.
| Giving Areas | Amount |
Year |
Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Responsive |
$25,000 |
2021 |
general support |
| Responsive |
$15,000 |
2021 |
general support |
| housing stability |
$50,000 |
2021 |
general support, $50,000 per year for three years (payment two of three, total grant amount $150,000) |
| Responsive |
$10,000 |
2021 |
general support |
| Responsive |
$15,000 |
2020 |
general support |
| Responsive |
$10,000 |
2020 |
general support |
| housing stability |
$50,000 |
2020 |
general support, $50,000 per year for three years (payment one of three, total grant amount $150,000) |
| Responsive |
$25,000 |
2020 |
general support |
| housing stability |
$50,000 |
2019 |
general support |
| bright spots |
$5,000 |
2018 |
general support |
| housing stability |
$60,000 |
2018 |
general support, $60,000 per year for three years (payment three of three, total grant amount $180,000) |
| housing stability |
$60,000 |
2017 |
general support, $60,000 per year for three years (payment two of three, total grant amount $180,000) |
| housing stability |
$35,000 |
2016 |
capacity building support for a Shelter in Place project |
| housing stability |
$60,000 |
2016 |
general support, $60,000 per year for three years (payment one of three, total grant amount $180,000) |
| housing stability |
$5,000 |
2015 |
holiday drive or general support |
A nonprofit that works to address community needs and develop strong future women leaders. The YWCA operates a state preschool program, provides teen programming, and serves as a site for the summer lunch program.
| Giving Areas | Amount |
Year |
Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| safe spaces |
$30,000 |
2021 |
general support, $30,000 per year for three years (payment three of three, total grant amount $90,000) |
| Responsive |
$15,000 |
2021 |
general support |
| safe spaces |
$30,000 |
2020 |
general support, $30,000 per year for three years (payment two of three, total grant amount $90,000) |
| safe spaces |
$30,000 |
2019 |
general support, $30,000 per year for three years (payment one of three, total grant amount $90,000) |
| safe spaces |
$30,000 |
2018 |
general support |
| safe spaces |
$30,000 |
2017 |
general support |
