Our Purpose and Vision

Mission:

The Carlsbad Charitable Foundation’s mission is to advance philanthropy in Carlsbad in order to

The Carlsbad Charitable Foundation is the most effective funding force in supporting, strengthening and growing nonprofits in the Carlsbad community.

Meet emerging needs by encouraging and increasing responsible and effective philanthropy by and for the benefit of all who live, work and play in Carlsbad
Build a Carlsbad community endowment
Provide funding annually to Carlsbad organizations and causes
Give Carlsbad community members a vehicle for legacy planning and gifts that will benefit Carlsbad now and forever

Raised over $500,000 in contributions and commitments for the benefit of Carlsbad charitable causes
Created a long-term Carlsbad Community Endowment of over $160,000.
Made $97,276 + in grants to deserving Carlsbad organizations and programs
The CCF first year’s grants focused on Youth Education. The CCL Grants Committee sought, vetted and distributed grant funds in the amount of $ $43k+ to allow (1) Carlsbad fifth graders to learn a business curriculum and participate in BizTown for a full day; and (2) Carlsbad eighth graders to use the capital materials purchased by CCF funds to participate in the Science Olympiad.
Grant making for the second year focused on Health & Human Services for Seniors who live in the City of Carlsbad.
Recruited 115 members (as of 6/01/09) who have committed to a contribution of $1,000 or more per year for five years
Currently working with CSU San Marcos business students to research the economic impact that local non-profit organizations have in Carlsbad
Received a$25,000 matching grant (with a 4 – 1 match) from the City of Carlsbad.
Offered a $25,000 challenge grant from the Leichtag Family Foundation to increase CCF membership. (Each new member will be matched financially by the Leichtag Family Foundation during the 2009 calendar year.)