In addition to fulfilling your personal philanthropic goals through RSFF, we encourage you to partner with the Foundation's community impact grantmaking. Each year, we identify organizations or issues in the community or in our region, that deserve special funding from our un-restricted endowments. Generally, the Foundation will provide "stimulus" funds to begin the process and we then seek additional funding from our donor advisors, private foundations in the community, or individuals who we know support these causes.
Successful Stimulus Grants
1998
RSF Community Center Capital Campaign
RSFF made five-year pledge
First major grant in community from un-restricted funds
$100,000
2000
Forest Health Task Force -- Eucalyptus Trees
RSFF took lead in eradicating lerp psyllid
Secured funding from SDG&E, RSF Fire District
2001
RSF Seniors, Inc. -- La Gracia Property
Identified property
Secured lead gifts for property purchase
2004
San Pasqual Academy Wellness Center
Phase 1
Worked with donor advisors to leverage RSFF funds
Worked with other private foundations to leverage RSFF funds
Community commitment to complete center
RSF Women's Fund created
56 women became Charter Members
$20,000
2005
San Pasqual Academy Wellness Center
Phase 2
Worked with donor advisors to leverage RSFF funds
Worked with other private foundations to leverage RSFF funds
$15,000
2007
San Diego Natural History Museum --
Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibition
RSFF provided funding for one lecture in a series of 22
RSFF sought equal funding for 300 tickets and transportation to one lecture
$10,000
Community HousingWorks --
Los Robles Learning Center
RSFF provided funding for half of $38,000 project
RSFF sought additional support from local donor advisors, private foundations and individuals
3/20/08