Beyond Gifts

Bringing People Together Around What Matters We believe philanthropy is at its best when it's shared. Understanding the issues facing our community is central to how we work, which is why we create spaces where people can gather, listen, and learn from those doing the work every day. These conversations...

Every community is strengthened by the people who choose to invest their time, resources, and energy into the places they call home. In our Why I Give series, we highlight the stories behind philanthropy, showing that generosity is not only about financial support, but about relationships, hope, diligence and a...

Last week, at Los Cien’s State of the Latino Community Address, Óscar announced the release of Sonoma County’s Immigrant Workforce: Economic Contributions and the Risks of Immigration Enforcement. The findings make it clear that the well-being of immigrant families is closely tied to the health of our local businesses, our...

Our Philanthropic Planning Team helps donors turn their values into lasting community impact. Working hand-in-hand with individuals, families, and local organizations and businesses, the team creates personalized giving strategies, from donor-advised funds to planning a legacy gift. By partnering closely with our Community Impact Team, they ensure every contribution directly...

To our community, Your generosity and spirit of community are essential to the work we do. Today, we’re excited to share a new milestone with you: we are simplifying our name from Community Foundation Sonoma County to Sonoma Community Foundation. As I reflect on our updated look and feel, I’m...

Strong communities rely on strong, adaptable nonprofits. Yet traditional funding often focuses solely on short-term direct services, leaving organizations with little room to innovate, address operational challenges, or plan for long-term stability. To help nonprofits adapt to these changes, Sonoma Community Foundation is pleased to partner with the County of...

In 2026, Sonoma Community Foundation's Fund for Belonging will distribute more than $1 million to support Sonoma County's immigrant communities in three key areas: legal information sharing to reduce confusion and fear, income generation to increase financial security, and safe spaces to foster community and wellbeing. Through this work, we...

From learning to perform on stage for the first time to creating films in the classroom and expressing themselves through murals and storytelling, arts education gives young people opportunities to build confidence, creativity, and community. Sonoma Community Foundation is proud to announce 18 Arts Education Grants supporting nonprofits that provide...

We’re excited to welcome three new team members to Sonoma Community Foundation, each bringing deep experience, strong relationships, and a shared commitment to this place we call home. Across different roles and perspectives, they have something important in common: a focus on connection. Whether it’s building partnerships, working alongside donors,...

Coffee & Community is our annual gathering for nonprofit partners across Sonoma County, a chance to step out of the day-to-day and come together to listen, learn, and connect. This year, more than 130 nonprofit leaders joined us for a morning of conversation, reflection, and collective visioning. Together, we explored...