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About Us

About the Orange County Community Foundation

What We Do

The Orange County Community Foundation partners with generous individuals, families, foundations, and businesses to fulfill their philanthropic and financial objectives while supporting the causes they care about most. Together we have awarded nearly $830 million in grants and scholarships in Orange County, across the country, and around the world.

OCCF at a Glance

  • Founded in 1989 and celebrated 30 years of impact in 2019
  • Home to more than 600 charitable funds benefiting a wide range of causes
  • Works with donor advisors, private and family foundations and professional advisors to meet giving goals
  • Ranks in the top 2 percent in grantmaking among 780 U.S. community foundations
  • Recipient of a 4-star rating Charity Navigator for sound fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency

Our Mission

We inspire a passion for lifelong philanthropy, faithfully steward the intentions of our donors and catalyze sustainable community impact.