The Oceanside Community Foundation (OCF), established in 2007 in partnership with the San Diego Foundation, aims to support and enrich the Oceanside community by building a sustainable endowment and awarding annual grants to local nonprofit organizations. OCF’s mission is to foster impactful philanthropy for the benefit of Oceanside’s residents, businesses, and future generations.
Membership Benefits include the opportunity to participate directly in the grantmaking process by voting on grant applications, engaging with other members and community leaders, and attending special events such as the annual grants celebration. Members can also join committees to further influence and support the foundation’s objectives. Membership fees are divided, with half allocated to immediate grants and half invested in the endowment for long-term community benefit.
Each year, OCF’s Grants Committee and Board conduct a thorough review of proposals from local nonprofits. Final decisions on grantees are made by member vote. Past grantees include organizations focused on youth, arts, senior services, food security, and community health, such as the Boys & Girls Club of Oceanside, Feeding San Diego, and the Oceanside Museum of Art.
Additionally, the Matt McLaughlin Live Here, Give Here program, through an endowment at the San Diego Foundation, bolsters grantmaking capacity, amplifying the impact of member contributions in North County. For those interested, further engagement and membership information can be found at OceansideCommunityFoundation.org.
