Community Foundation Santa Cruz County
Philanthropic Fundraising ServicesCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
The Community Foundation Santa Cruz County is a regional nonprofit focused on philanthropic fundraising services in Santa Cruz County, based in Aptos, California. It collaborates with donors, professional advisors, and nonprofit leaders to provide resources and tools that support community work now and in the future. Its work aims to strengthen local organizations and community members, addressing needs and opportunities in the region. In 2010, the foundation opened the Jack & Peggy Baskin Center for Philanthropy in Aptos, a building that earned Gold LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. It supports local nonprofits by making grants; the organization operates with a small to mid-sized team. Located in Aptos within Santa Cruz County, it serves donors, advisors, and nonprofits through its philanthropic activities.