The Foundation works with donors of all ages, backgrounds, affiliations and walks of life. Here’s why they like partnering with the Foundation for giving:

• Experience: Established in 1996, we’re now the 3rd largest LGBT focused community foundation in the U.S.

• Simplicity: Very little paperwork and no administrative hassle means you can focus on the meaningful parts of giving

• One Stop Shop: All your giving can be done in one place— LGBT and non-LGBT, San Diego and national; any area of interest; for now and for the future.

• Governance: Our Board and committees operate according to best practices of governance in terms of transparency, financial management and ethics.

• Community Knowledge: At the Foundation, your interests come first.  We know the needs in San Diego and beyond and can help connect you to quality programs to leverage your impact.

• Cost Effective: Our charitable giving options provide maximum tax benefits at very low cost. A donor advised fund is far less expensive to create and operate than a private foundation, and it offers greater tax benefits.

• Expertise: We are the experts in creating a meaningful, strategic giving plan whether you’re looking for strategies to involve your family in giving, choosing the best charitable vehicle or identifying top programs in a particular interest area.

• Permanence: We’re here for many generations to come. We take very seriously our responsibility as stewards of funds that will long outlast their donors, and we will be here -- ensuring that your wishes continue to be met -- far into the future.

• Partnership: We partner with professional advisors to create highly effective approaches to charitable giving.

• Leadership: We are community leaders, convening agencies and coordinating resources to create positive change