FAQs
1. What is the Carlsbad Charitable Foundation?
2. What is our vision?
3. What is our mission?
4. What is The San Diego Foundation?
5. What does it mean that CCF is an affiliate of The San Diego Foundation?
6. Who may participate in the Carlsbad Charitable Foundation?
7. What is an endowment?
8. Do other cities or communities have similar foundations?
9. Where does my contribution go?
10. What is the voting process?
11. How do I get involved with a committee?
12. Are there options for paying for my membership?
1. What is the Carlsbad Charitable Foundation?
Inspired by the desire to build philanthropy in Carlsbad that would have impact immediately and forever, a group of citizens partnered with The San Diego Foundation to establish the Carlsbad Charitable Foundation (CCF) in 2007. This community-specific effort would help meet the emerging needs of Carlsbad by encouraging and increasing responsible and effective philanthropy by and for those living and working in Carlsbad.
The Carlsbad Charitable Foundation is the most effective funding force in supporting, strengthening and growing nonprofits in the Carlsbad community.
3. What is our mission?
Our mission is to advance philanthropy in Carlsbad to:
- Build community excellence
- Stimulate innovation
- Enhance capacity of nonprofits
4. What is The San Diego Foundation?
Founded in 1975, The San Diego Foundation was created by and for the people of the San Diego region. Its purpose is to promote and increase effective and responsible charitable giving. The Foundation manages nearly $500 million in assets, almost half of which reside in permanent endowment funds. Since its inception, The Foundation has granted more than $750 million to nonprofits serving the community.
5. What does it mean that CCF is an affiliate of The San Diego Foundation?
As an affiliate, the Carlsbad Charitable Foundation benefits from the experience and management of The San Diego Foundation. The San Diego Foundation provides such back-office support as investment management, staffing, marketing and expertise. In return, the Carlsbad Charitable Foundation shares with The San Diego Foundation its local knowledge of the emerging needs and causes important to the Carlsbad community.
6. Who may participate in the Carlsbad Charitable Foundation?
The Carlsbad Charitable Foundation encourages everyone who lives, works, and plays in Carlsbad to participate in the Foundation.
An endowment preserves and increases a charitable gift permanently because the original gift is never spent. Only a portion of the earnings from its investment are granted out each year, so the endowment remains and grows. This is a powerful tool for leaving a legacy and supporting a beloved cause or organization.
8. Do other cities or communities have similar foundations?
Yes. Some communities have independent foundations, while others work jointly to expand potential. The San Diego Foundation eight affiliates across the county, including foundations in 4S Ranch – Del Sur, Carlsbad, Chula Vista, Escondido, La Jolla, Oceanside, Ramona and Rancho Bernardo.
9. Where does my contribution go?
Half of each contribution goes to immediate grant making, while the other half is deposited to build the permanent endowment. A minimal fee of 1.25 percent is paid to The San Diego Foundation for the back-office support it provides the Carlsbad Charitable Foundation.
10. What is the voting process?
After proposals have been read and the sites visited, the Grants Committee offers options from which the members may vote on the use of its contributed monies. Votes are tallied, and the organizations receiving the most votes are awarded grants.
11. How do I get involved with a committee?
All CCF members are welcome to join one of the committees, which are membership, grants, events and marketing. Please contact John Jacinto Duca, Regional Manager, or speak to a committee chairperson about your desire to participate. Learn more about our Committees.
12. Are there options for paying for my membership?
Individuals and businesses interested in becoming members of the Carlsbad Charitable Foundation may make a membership contribution with cash, credit card, securities, or transfers from another charitable fund.
For gifts in larger amounts, the Carlsbad Charitable Foundation accepts planned gifts in the form of cash, securities, and real estate. Learn more in
Become a Member.