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

2025 Grant Opportunities Webinar

Join Grants & Scholarships Manager, Issis Vargas and LBCF Board Member, Brenda McDowell to discuss the 2025 grant opportunities available to charitable organizations! This 45-minute webinar, including Q+A, will take place Friday, February 28 at 12:00 pm.

Click Here to Register

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.