Our Purpose
We serve as the most effective funding force in supporting, strengthening and growing nonprofits in our community.
We improve our quality of life and meet emerging needs through responsible philanthropy, our community endowment, annual grantmaking, and legacy planning that will benefit Carlsbad, now and forever.
A Community of Giving: Secret Santa 2025 in Carlsbad
This Secret Santa season reminded us what’s possible when a community chooses to show up for one another.
From small moments of kindness to meaningful acts of generosity, these stories reflect the heart of Carlsbad — neighbors supporting neighbors with care, dignity, and compassion.
Thank you to everyone who made this season brighter for so many. This is what community looks like.
Carlsbad Charitable Foundation 2026-2027 Grant Cycle
For the 2026-2027 grant cycle, Carlsbad Charitable Foundation (CCF) is accepting proposals for programs that promote the development and growth of arts and culture through performing and/or visual arts. Grant requests from a minimum of $15,000 up to $40,000 in funding may be awarded.
Hear the Inside Story of the Foundation
Listen to past Membership Chair, Justin Peek, speak about how Carlsbad Charitable Foundation celebrates and invests in the people and programs dedicated to improving the Carlsbad community.
Meet Our Members
* Founder
Board of Directors
JR Phillips
Chair
*Justin Peek
Legacy Programs
Susan Elmore
Events Committee
Bret Schanzenbach
Past Chair
Erin Anderson
Grants Chair
Rocco Ciesco
Membership Committee
*Jim Brubaker
Secretary
Carl Pinkard
Treasurer
Jean Streicher
Governance
Peter Tirado
Grants Team
Corporate Members
Alpenglow Counseling Services
Corporate Member
Banner Bank
Corporate Member
Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce
Corporate Member
Green Dragon Tavern & Museum
Corporate Member
Eaton Fuschia Investments
Corporate Member
The Native School
Corporate Member
Phillips + Co
Corporate Member
WWM Financial
Corporate Member
The Knox Williams Philanthropy Award
The Knox Williams Philanthropy Award will be presented annually to recognize an organization's extraordinary dedication to celebrating and investing in the Carlsbad community.
Each year, the award will go to the organization that receives the most votes from Foundation members.
2026 Awardee
Hospice of the North Coast
Hospice of the North Coast provides compassionate end-of-life care, grief counseling, and community support services throughout North County San Diego.
Carlsbad Charitable Foundation Featured in the San Diego Union-Tribune for $80,000 in Local Grant Awards
The Carlsbad Charitable Foundation (CCF) is honored to be featured in the San Diego Union-Tribune for our recent 2025 Annual Grant Awards, where we proudly awarded $80,000 to six incredible nonprofits making a meaningful difference in the lives of Carlsbad families.
2026 - 2027 Grant Cycle
CCF invited proposals for projects that promote the development and growth of arts and culture through performing and/or visual arts, including theatre, dance, music, painting, sculpture, poetry/spoken word, public art, and integrated programs such as therapy through the arts.
This year, CCF is proud to award $86,500 to four organizations bringing Arts & Culture to life throughout Carlsbad.
Music Therapy for Seniors
Hospice of the North Coast
$21,000
Peace Through Art
Kids for Peace
$34,000
CHS Choral Program
Voices of CHS — Youth Spoken Word
Glassless Minds
$16,500
Contact Us
For more information or to join today, contact us at hello@celebratecarlsbad.org.