OVERVIEW: The Laguna Beach Community Foundation supports human services, arts and culture, youth, education, recreation and other community needs in Southern California.
FUNDING AREAS: Human services, arts and culture, youth, education, recreation, community needs
IP TAKE: Contact this community funder directly to inquire about any current grant opportunities that may be open to receiving new requests.
PROFILE: The Laguna Beach Community Foundation (LBCF) is a community foundation based in Laguna Beach, California. LBCF significantly increased its number of charitable funds in 2014 and has subsequently increased its grant capacity in recent years. The foundation aims to "provide expertise and resources to assist local charities, connect donor passions with nonprofit needs and work with local professional advisors in assisting their clients in giving now and beyond their lifetimes with a legacy gift.” It funds local efforts for human services, arts and culture, youth, education, recreation and other community needs.
The Laguna Beach Community Foundation supports many general community needs in the Laguna Beach and beyond, according to the wishes of LBCF donors. Many grants invest in local art groups and efforts that benefit children and youth. In addition to grants, the funder provides fundraising and development opportunities, charitable fund management and educational seminars. It offers and makes a grant portal accessible to local nonprofits and encourages groups to schedule a time to access it on the LBCF website.
Grants range between about $1,000 and $500,000. Learn more about this funder’s local giving by examining its recent tax records. Grantmaking focuses on Laguna Beach and the greater Orange County area. Past local grantees include Back to Natives Restoration, the Assistance League of Laguna Beach and the Boys and Girls Club of Laguna Beach.
This foundation does not typically accept unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits, and it does not provide information about competitive grant program guidelines or deadlines on its website. Direct general questions to the staff at 949-715-8223 or via online form.
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