Our Purpose and Vision
Our mission is to improve the quality of life within Chula Vista by promoting and increasing responsible and effective philanthropy.
What is an Endowment?
Endowments are permanent. They are charitable funds with the requirement that the principal is never spent. The balance of these funds is invested, earning income that is then spent to support charitable works in perpetuity. Gifts can be given in many forms including cash, real estate, retirement funds, securities or a gift from your estate. Join Endow Chula Vista by giving to the Chula Vista Charitable Foundation.
Our Purpose is to:
- Increase charitable giving by and for the benefit of all who live and work in Chula Vista
- Build a Chula Vista community endowment to provide funding annually to Chula Vista organizations and causes
- Give Chula Vista community members a vehicle for legacy planning and gifts that will benefit Chula Vista now and forever
Structure:
- Individuals can become members of The Chula Vista Charitable Foundation by making a minimum donation of $1,000 per year for five years. Checks are made payable to The San Diego Foundation Endow Chula Vista.
- Half the donation will immediately go into annual grant making
- Half will go into a permanent endowment
- Donors will vote each year for the local grant applications they deem most worthy and most needed