Mission: Founded in 1983, the Community Foundation Sonoma County's mission is to strengthen our local communities through effective philanthropy and civic engagement. The Foundation is the trusted advisor to individuals, families, community benefit organizations and businesses who have created charitable funds to make a difference in the lives of others through thoughtful and caring philanthropy. The Community Foundation and its donors support a diversity of needs and opportunities. With assets of $178 million and more than 450 funds established by individual donors, community groups and nonprofit organizations, it has facilitated over $225 million in grants to community benefit organizations in Sonoma County and beyond. (Less)

Community Foundation Sonoma County is a 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 1984, and donations are tax-deductible.