Invested in the Promise of Sonoma County
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What We Accomplish Together
Community Foundation Sonoma County is the hub of philanthropy in Sonoma County. We utilize our local knowledge, leveraged resources, and over 40 years of experience serving Sonoma County, to benefit all who live here.
41
Active Years
$300m
in Total Grants
$202m
Total Assets
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Community Impact
Our grant programs seek to meet Sonoma County’s most pressing needs, to make our community a place where everyone can thrive.
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Arts Education
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Sonoma County Vintners Community Grants
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Environmental Education Pathways Program
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Julia L. Grant Fund for Basic Human Needs
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Latino Leadership Fund Grant Program
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Sonoma County Resilience Fund
Ways to Give
Community Foundation Sonoma County can help you develop a personalized approach to charitable giving.
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Open a Fund
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Build your Legacy
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Support a Program
Together, we’ve granted over $300m back into our community since 1983
![Virginia Hubbell and Nancy Dobbs 1987](https://www.sonomacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Virginia-Hubbell-and-Nancy-Dobbs-1987.png)
CFSC is formed by a group of civic-minded citizens to address community needs and to establish an endowment program that would encourage philanthropy and enhance lives in Sonoma County. Their first grant is to the Santa Rosa Symphony.
![Giving Visibility 2](https://www.sonomacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Giving-Visibility-2.jpg)
The Parent Education Project, CFSC’s first major project, is launched, bringing parent education classes to workplaces, schools, and churches across Sonoma County.
![CFSC-1995 (3)](https://www.sonomacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CFSC-1995-3.png)
Charles “Chops” DeMeo, a local lawyer and banker, grants CFSC $16 million dollars that he saved in secret to put towards making a club for local teens in Santa Rosa. Chop’s Teen Club opens its doors in 2001 and continues to make a difference today.
![CFSC-1995 (4)](https://www.sonomacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CFSC-1995-4.png)
In 2003, the Healdsburg Area Affiliate Fund (now Healdsburg Forever), and later, in 2006, the Sonoma Valley Fund (which later became Sonoma Valley Catalyst Fund), got their start as CFSC’s first regional affiliates.
![CFSC-1995 (9)](https://www.sonomacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CFSC-1995-9.png)
CFSC establishes the Resilience Fund in response to the devastating Tubbs Fire, designed to address long-term disaster recovery in Sonoma County. Since 2017, the Resilience Fund has granted nearly $20 million dollars towards healing, helping, and housing.
![CFSC-1995 (10)](https://www.sonomacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CFSC-1995-10.png)
A banner year, CFSC reaches $300 million dollars granted out to our community in our 40 years of service. After nearly a decade on our Board of Directors and committees, Óscar Chávez becomes CFSC’s first person of color to serve as President & CEO.
![Virginia Hubbell and Nancy Dobbs 1987](https://www.sonomacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Virginia-Hubbell-and-Nancy-Dobbs-1987.png)
CFSC is formed by a group of civic-minded citizens to address community needs and to establish an endowment program that would encourage philanthropy and enhance lives in Sonoma County. Their first grant is to the Santa Rosa Symphony.
![Giving Visibility 2](https://www.sonomacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Giving-Visibility-2.jpg)
The Parent Education Project, CFSC’s first major project, is launched, bringing parent education classes to workplaces, schools, and churches across Sonoma County.
![CFSC-1995 (3)](https://www.sonomacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CFSC-1995-3.png)
Charles “Chops” DeMeo, a local lawyer and banker, grants CFSC $16 million dollars that he saved in secret to put towards making a club for local teens in Santa Rosa. Chop’s Teen Club opens its doors in 2001 and continues to make a difference today.
![Intro Pic](https://www.sonomacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Intro-Pic.jpg)
In 2003, the Healdsburg Area Affiliate Fund (now Healdsburg Forever), and later, in 2006, the Sonoma Valley Fund (which later became Sonoma Valley Catalyst Fund), got their start as CFSC’s first regional affiliates.
![CFSC-1995 (9)](https://www.sonomacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CFSC-1995-9.png)
CFSC establishes the Resilience Fund in response to the devastating Tubbs Fire, designed to address long-term disaster recovery in Sonoma County. Since 2017, the Resilience Fund has granted nearly $20 million dollars towards healing, helping, and housing.
![CFSC-1995 (10)](https://www.sonomacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CFSC-1995-10.png)
A banner year, CFSC reaches $300 million dollars granted out to our community in our 40 years of service. After nearly a decade on our Board of Directors and committees, Óscar Chávez becomes CFSC’s first person of color to serve as President & CEO.
Blog
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Meet the Philanthropic Planning Team
The Philanthropic Planning Team plays a pivotal role in guiding donors to achieve their charitable goals and maximize the impact of their philanthropy. This team works closely with individuals, families, and businesses to understand their values and aspirations and to...
Celebrating & Honoring Kristin Nelson
It is with great appreciation and some sadness that we share with you that after 10 years of dedicated service to our organization, Kristin Nelson will leave Community Foundation Sonoma County in July. While we bid farewell to Kristin, who has been an integral part of...
Launching the Sonoma County Imagination Library
On Wednesday, May 29th, Community Foundation Sonoma County, First Five Sonoma County, and the Sonoma County Imagination Library Advisory Board held a press conference to announce the launch of the Sonoma County Imagination Library. CFSC CEO & President Óscar...