Grantmaking
The mission of Escondido Community Foundation is to meet emerging needs in Escondido by increasing responsible philanthropy to benefit all who live, work and play in the community.
January Grantee Spotlight: Hope Through Housing
A stronger community starts with healthy connections.
With support from the Escondido Community Foundation, Hope Through Housing Foundation is enhancing senior wellness through Connections to Care — offering fitness, nutrition, and social programs to 193 seniors across three Escondido communities.
2026 Grant Cycle: Art Speaks 2
Escondido Community Foundation seeks to fund Nonprofit Arts Organizations with a proven track record of producing murals in the San Diego Region. The Request for Proposal (RFP) will facilitate the allocation of funding to nonprofits for fully conceived, Escondido-centered Mural projects.
The funding range is from $15,000 to $50,000 with the potential of up to three projects being funded in the coming year .
Community Scholarships
In 2025, San Diego Foundation (SDF) awarded $5.6 million in scholarships to more than 1,400 students, making SDF the largest private non-university scholarship provider in San Diego County.
This scholarship lets you be you.
A scholarship to support LGBTQ+ students (closeted or not), allies and more.
We are passionate about addressing the unique challenges of students who face barriers related to sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Social acceptance, mental health issues, and family rejection may be some of the issues students face, but college affordability doesn’t have to be one of them.
List of Grantees
Bernardo Elementary School
Del Dios Middle School
Escondido American Little League
Mission Middle School
Reveal Escondido Creek
Ubiquitous Music Incorporated
Grants Celebration Program
Since 2007, more than $4 million has been granted to nonprofits serving Escondido, including contributions made to After-the-Fire Fund. ECF also partnered with the City of Escondido to grant $1.5 million to nonprofit organizations that serve the city.
2024 - Art Projects
SPOT – Art and Beautification Committee
