Over $2.2 million dollars distributed
Through the fund, Sandpipers continue important and much-needed initiatives that help more people in more ways in an effort to achieve the following goals:
Encourage and expand philanthropic outreach in the South Bay
Ensure the continuation and growth of Sandpipers’ core programs and community commitment by providing funding that is stable and predictable
Provide donors a means of expressing their community concern by leaving a special legacy of charitable support that will exist in perpetuity
The fund’s purpose is to dramatically increase the breadth and depth of Sandpipers’ assistance to individuals, families, community and educational causes, and nonprofit organizations in the local community. Donations to this fund are invested so that grants may be made from the fund’s annual investment income.
The fund increases through both capital appreciation and continued donations. As the principal grows, so does the interest income, producing a philanthropic wellspring from which to nurture our community.
From $11K to $247K in just 13 years
In 2012, the South Bay Community Fund made its first donation of $11,700 to expand the Sandpipers’ Back-to-School Shopping program. As of 2024, the fund has distributed over $2.2 million dollars supporting Sandpipers College Scholarships, Back-to-School Shopping, Holiday Baskets, Emergency Casework and other philanthropic programs.
How to Support
There are 5 primary funds and 16 named funds in the SSBCF. The Philanthropy Fund is your easiest choice for channeling aid where it is most needed. Or you can designate your donation to a specific program that is important to you.
Sandpipers’ Philanthropy Fund
Distributes proceeds annually to support all of Sandpipers’ philanthropic programs, wherever the need is greatest. Programs such as Back to School Shopping, Holiday Baskets, Scholarship and others benefit from this fund.
General Funds
Named Funds
Donors may also contribute to or establish a “Named” fund that accrues interest separate from the five primary funds. The following Named funds are currently active in the Sandpipers endowment. If you are interested in creating your own Named fund, please contact our Steering Committee Chair at giving@sandpipers.org
Donate Today To Our Named Funds