Our Strategic Plan
A Community Built By
All Of Us
From grassroots organizers to local donors, teachers to artists, business owners to neighbors, we each have a role in shaping the future of Sonoma County. Community Foundation Sonoma County’s strategic plan is rooted in our shared commitment to build a place where everyone feels they belong, has a voice, and can help create a thriving community.
Why Now
69%
of extremely low-income households in Sonoma County spend more than half their income on housing costs.
13 Years
is the difference in life expectancy between neighborhoods in Sonoma County, from 73.2 years in Burbank Gardens to 86.8 years in Old Healdsburg.
89%
of residents viewed mental health and addiction as serious issues in 2022.
our strategic plan is rooted in what our community told us it needs to thrive.
Our Vision
A vibrant, just and inclusive community for all.
Our Mission
We advance the power of people, ideas, and resources to solve Sonoma County’s most pressing problems.
Our Big Goals for Sonoma County
These goals reflect the priorities we heard from across our community. They will guide how we focus our efforts, form partnerships, and direct resources over the next five years. For all goal areas, we will engage through grantmaking, advocacy, and collaboration across sectors, setting goals for the entire community and reaching them by investing in those who have been most excluded from systems of care and opportunity.
Economic Wellbeing for All
From early childhood education to career and leadership opportunities, we will support initiatives that lead to stable employment and financial security for all.
Health Equity Across Communities
We will work to improve the living conditions that deeply affect community health such as healthy food, stable housing, and access to high-quality mental health support.
Environmental Action
We will invest in local efforts to combat the effects of climate change, protect natural resources, and build resilience in communities most affected by environmental harm.
Laying the Foundation for Change
Achieving our goals requires strengthening the conditions that allow lasting change to take root. These foundational elements are at the heart of our strategy and will shape our work.
- Universal Sense of Belonging
- Strong Community Voice
- Robust Nonprofit Ecosystem
We listen first. we share power.
we act together.
Our vision in action
We’ve granted more than
$300 Million
to local organizations and now steward over $214 million in charitable assets across 450 charitable funds created by individuals, families, businesses, and community groups. Together with donors and partners, we’re addressing Sonoma County’s most pressing issues—from housing and healthcare to climate resilience, education, and equity.
See our full 2025-2030 Strategic Plan
