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.
July Grantee Spotlight: Meals-On-Wheels Greater San Diego
Meals on Wheels San Diego County is making a life-changing impact right here in Escondido. With support from the Escondido Community Foundation (ECF), 270 homebound seniors now receive nutritious meals — and something equally essential: human connection and safety checks.
This grant helps fund 12,000 of the 35,000+ meals Escondido seniors will receive this year. But the impact goes beyond food. For many older adults living alone, a volunteer’s daily visit can prevent medical emergencies, ease loneliness, and offer reassurance that someone cares.
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
