About Us

At Community Foundation Sonoma County, we connect people, ideas and resources to benefit the lives of those who live here.

Our Values:

  • Respect – We respect the inherent worth and dignity of every person.

  • Stewardship – We mindfully steward the resources entrusted to us.

  • Integrity – We honor our commitments with integrity and responsive action.

  • Inclusiveness – We strive to engage all in the life of our community.

  • Excellence – We reach for excellence in all that we do.

We fulfill our mission by:

  • Making grants to respond to important needs in Sonoma County and beyond.

  • Encouraging donors to partner with us in fulfilling their financial and charitable goals.

  • Ensuring that gifts made to the Community Foundation grow and have lasting impact.

  • Convening people to work on relevant community challenges and issues.

  • Providing community knowledge about Sonoma County.

  • Catalyzing community involvement and philanthropic commitment to improve the quality of life in Sonoma County.

Key facts:

  • Community Foundation Sonoma County was established in 1983.

  • Our current assets of over $130 million are held in over 450 charitable funds created by individuals, families, community groups and businesses.

  • We are governed by a Board of Directors representing a cross section of Sonoma County’s business, civic and philanthropic leaders and a President & CEO.

  • Since inception, the Community Foundation and its donors have awarded $116 million in grants.

We have four Supporting Organizations:

We have two regional affiliates:

 

Community Foundation Sonoma County is confirmed in compliance with National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations.

 

Featured Grants Program
Quetzalen Ballet Feature

We provide grants to neighborhood residents who work together to address and resolve shared issues of concern. We hope to inspire residents to build and strengthen relationships and gain a sense of both belonging and leadership in their neighborhoods. More…

Featured supporting organization
Photo of Chops Teen Center

In 1995 when former Santa Rosa Mayor, Charles "Chop" DeMeo chose to leave his $16 million estate for the benefit of Sonoma County teens and homeless mothers, he knew he would be creating a bridge to the future. His legacy, the DeMeo Teen Club, a supporting organization of the Community Foundation, is a perfect example of creating something lasting value that spans generations