We are dedicated to our community & effecting positive change for Long Beach.

Support Wildfire Relief Efforts in LA County

Our hearts are with our neighbors in Los Angeles County who have been affected by the devastating wildfires that have wrecked our communities this month.
LBCF is directing donations to the California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Recovery Fund: Donate to CCF Wildfire Recovery Fund
Donors can also donate to the Pasadena Community Foundation’s Eaton Canyon Fire Recovery and Relief Fund:
Donate to the PCF Eaton Canyon Fire Recovery and Relief Fund

Interested in establishing a Donor Advised Fund (DAF)?

DAFs, sometimes called charitable checking accounts, give donors an immediate, full tax deduction for their contribution and allows them to issue grants over time.

Learn about a donor advised fund.

Our Mission

The Long Beach Community Foundation initiates positive change for Long Beach through charitable giving, stewardship, and strategic grantmaking.

Our Vision

We strive to be the preeminent steward of endowments serving the needs of Long Beach in perpetuity.

Our Focus

Encourage charitable giving
Help individuals and families manage their philanthropic giving
Establish endowment funds to benefit local nonprofits
Make strategic grants to Long Beach nonprofits

Click here to donate to over 50 charities. Your donations go directly to funds held at the LBCF.

LBCF offers several easy ways to contribute to your fund. The quickest way is by credit card.

Access longbeachcf.org/donate to make a secure credit card contribution (or donation) to many funds held at LBCF.

If you don’t see the desired fund listed, visit longbeachcf.org/donate-to-another-fund/ and enter the Fund Name and Fund ID in the first form field.

Learn about other ways to contribute to your fund.