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    San Diego Foundation

    At a Glance

    Charitable Organization

    Overview

    San Diego Foundation is a community foundation serving San Diego County, working to improve quality of life across the region through philanthropy, grantmaking, and community partnerships. The foundation stewards charitable funds for individuals, families, and institutions; awards grants to nonprofits; and convenes cross-sector partners to address regional priorities such as early childhood and literacy, education, economic mobility, housing affordability, climate resilience, and racial and social equity. Its work combines donor services, competitive grant programs, and data-informed initiatives that measure outcomes and share impact with stakeholders. Teams collaborate with funders, grantees, civic leaders, and residents, with an emphasis on accountability, inclusion, and transparent reporting. Current initiatives include Ready to Learn, a multi-year early literacy effort supported by the Dr. Seuss Foundation. Employees work in a hybrid environment and use tools like Asana and standard office platforms to manage projects, grants, and reporting. Candidates who know San Diego’s communities and equity landscape tend to thrive here.

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