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Why Your Gift Matters

At SDWF, we believe that when passionate community members come together to pool their resources, they not only give - they transform. Founded in 2000 to strengthen women’s capacity for significant philanthropy, SDWF now counts 200+ members contributing to multi-year and trust-based grantmaking and community impact.

Each gift to SDWF supports local nonprofits tackling key issues across San Diego County: from senior isolation to affordable childcare, from community resilience to leadership development.

Your gift stays local and supports women’s leadership, community philanthropy and San Diego’s future.

Ways to Give

Make a one-time gift

Every contribution keeps our grantmaking engine moving.

Join as a Sustaining Donor

Give monthly to create predictable, long-term capacity.

Give in honor or memory

Celebrate a woman who shaped your life - tribute gifts welcome.

Legacy & planned giving

Leave a transformative gift that will carry forward our mission for decades.

Donor Bill of Rights

Your trust is the foundation of our work. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is qualified to receive tax-deductible donations. Tax Id #33-0907092

Need Help?

Email sdwf@sdfoundation.org or call (619) 235-2300.

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