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Making a Difference for San Diego Grant Program

Community Foundation Charitable Real Estate Fund

Funding Amount

Up to $100,000 per organization

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

From the program guidelines: “More than 150 nonprofits submit applications annually”

Can we apply?

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Geography

  • In San Diego County that provide much-needed services to diverse communities an
  • Serving San Diego County

Other requirements

  • Minimum of 10 organizations selected annually
  • Program prioritizes organizations serving diverse communities

Overview

Funder: Cushman Foundation (facilitated by Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego)

The Making a Difference for San Diego Grant Program provides grants to deserving nonprofit organizations in San Diego County that provide much-needed services to diverse communities and create or elevate new programs that make a significant difference.

Geographic Scope: San Diego County, California

Funding History:

  • 2018: $1.2 million granted to 15 organizations
  • 2019: $1.2 million granted to 19 organizations
  • More than 150 nonprofits typically apply each year

Focus Areas

  • Providing funding for much-needed services to diverse communities
  • Elevating or creating new programs that make a meaningful difference
  • Supporting organizations addressing critical community needs

Eligibility

  • Must be a nonprofit organization serving San Diego County
  • Minimum of 10 organizations selected annually
  • Program prioritizes organizations serving diverse communities

How to Apply

Application Process

How to Apply:

  • Submit application through the Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego
  • More than 150 nonprofits submit applications annually

Selection Process:

  • Applications are reviewed and evaluated
  • Awards are announced annually
  • Selected organizations are recognized publicly

Note: Specific application materials, deadlines, and detailed requirements should be confirmed directly with the Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego.

What Community Foundation Charitable Real Estate Fund actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
1
Total given
$3.25M
Median grant
$3.25M
  • By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: San Diego, CA.

Example grants

  • Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego · San Diego, CA

    General

    $3.25M

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Foundation

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