Quarterly Coffee with Karin August 10th

We’re excited to welcome three new team members to Community Foundation Sonoma County, 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...

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...

We’re pleased to welcome Christine to Community Foundation Sonoma County as our new Senior Philanthropic Advisor. With over 15 years of nonprofit fundraising and community-building experience, Christine joins us most recently from Point Blue Conservation Science, where she worked on the philanthropy team connecting caring people to impactful, science-based solutions....

Community Foundation Sonoma County (CFSC) is proud to share $1.2 million in grants to 51 organizations helping people across Sonoma County stay fed, housed, and healthy. Across Sonoma County, many people are struggling to afford basic necessities. As costs rise and resources fall short, more individuals and families are turning...

Leaders Serving Our Community At Community Foundation Sonoma County, our board of directors plays a vital role in shaping our vision, strategy, and impact. We are deeply grateful for the dedicated leaders who give their time, expertise, and passion to guide our mission of creating a just and thriving Sonoma...

The Julia L. Grant Fund for Basic Human Needs program addresses the pressing challenge of meeting the basic needs of individuals and families in Sonoma County. This year, the Basic Human Needs program supported 50 organizations with over $1.3 million in grants, supporting a critical safety net of organizations throughout...

We are thrilled to announce that Angela Ryan has joined Community Foundation Sonoma County as the Executive Director of the Catalyst Fund. Angela brings a deep understanding of Sonoma Valley’s unique challenges and opportunities, having recently served as the Executive Director of the Sonoma Valley Education Foundation. In this newly created...

Community Foundation Sonoma County Announces the Launch of the Resilient Organizations Program: New Training Initiative to Bolster Health & Human Service Nonprofits in Sonoma County   Santa Rosa, CA — Community Foundation Sonoma County (CFSC) is thrilled to announce the launch of its new Resilient Organizations Program, a training initiative...

Community Foundation Sonoma County Welcomes Deirdre Holbrook as Vice President for Philanthropic Advancement We are thrilled to share that Deirdre Holbrook will be joining Community Foundation Sonoma County as our new Vice President for Philanthropic Advancement, starting on July 30th. With over 15 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, Deirdre...

Resilience Fund Grant Supports Two New Wildfire Response Vehicles Starting this week, two new wildfire response vehicles will be servicing the areas of Santa Rosa, thanks to the hard work of the Santa Rosa Fire Foundation and a Resilience Fund grant from Community Foundation Sonoma County! These wildfire response vehicles...