Our affiliate partners enable residents in their geographical areas to realize philanthropic potential within the local community. Each affiliate has its own local board members, donors, and grantmaking program. Affiliates benefit from Community Foundation’s resources, including a comprehensive investment program, professional services, grantmaking expertise, legal knowledge, and administrative support.
Healdsburg Area Fund
Founded in 2003 to serve the greater Healdsburg area—including Geyserville, Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Valley, and parts of Russian River Valley—this affiliate has granted some $575,000 to 44 nonprofit organizations since its inception. With a $1.3 million endowment, the Healdsburg Area Fund gave over $100,000 to 14 nonprofits in 2014 alone. Such giving showcases what Community Foundations do best, which is to know exactly what the needs of its citizens are and to serve them nimbly.
The Healdsburg Area Fund has a competitive grantmaking program in the fall that supports nonprofits serving the Healdsburg/Geyserville community. To learn about their 2015 grants program and their upcoming grants workshop, click here.
Sonoma Valley Fund
Established in 2007, the Sonoma Valley Fund works with 22 nonprofit partners, helping them to develop endowment and legacy giving programs. Community Foundation Sonoma County and the Sonoma Valley Fund have awarded more than $2.7 million in grants and scholarships since the Fund began, giving over half a million in 2013.
Sonoma Valley Fund will be launching a new capacity building grants program in August 2015, click here for more details.
