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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.

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Grantmaking

Escondido Community Foundation Awards $183,000 at Annual Grant Awards Celebration.

2026 Grant Cycle

The Escondido Community Foundation (ECF), a regional affiliate of San Diego Foundation, awarded $183,000 to seven local nonprofits at its Annual Grants Award Celebration Sept. 24 at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido.

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$35,000

Frosted Faces Foundation

Senior Animal Programs to Support People & Pets
This program will help Escondido residents adopt and foster senior pets while providing ongoing veterinary care to help pets and their families stay together.

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$35,000

Foundation for Animal Care and Education (FACE)

Save-A-Life
Save-A-Life provides financial assistance to Escondido families facing urgent, life-threatening veterinary emergencies so their pets can receive needed care.

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$35,000

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

Escondido Students at the Safari Park
Providing free transportation, admission and educational programming for Escondido elementary school classrooms, with a focus on Title I schools serving under-resourced communities.

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$33,000

Spay Neuter Action Project (SNAP)

Low-Cost Spay/Neuter for Escondido Pets
This program provides affordable spay and neuter, vaccination and microchipping services to help local pet owners keep their animals healthy and safe.

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$25,000

Ride Above Disability Therapeutic Riding Center

Improving Access to Escondido Residents
Expanding access to therapeutic riding and equine-assisted activities that support physical, emotional and mental well-being.

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$10,000

Project Street Vet

Escondido Outreach
Providing free veterinary care for pets belonging to people experiencing homelessness and housing instability.

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$10,000

Helen Woodward Animal Center

Pet Encounter Therapy
Bringing therapy animals to skilled nursing facilities, memory care communities, recovery centers and social service organizations to provide comfort, connection and engagement.

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For more information or to join today, contact us at ECF@sdfoundation.org or (619) 235-2300.

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