Orange County Community Foundation
PROGRAMS
Donor Advised Granting
In FY 2024, the majority of OCCF's $86 million granting was through donor advised funds. These grants were donor initiated and helped organizations in Orange County, throughout the nation and internationally.
The Orange County Community Foundation has granted over $1 billion since our inception. The generosity and passion of the people of Orange County have put OCCF in top 1% of the most active grant-makers among 780 U.S. community foundations.
Field of Interest Granting
Through our field of interest grant programs, we provide assistance to programs and organizations in Orange County that support a variety of fields: the arts, local culture, the environment, education, health and human services and youth development. Our grant programs are the result of income generated by our unrestricted, field-of-interest endowment and legacy funds.
Through our board discretionary granting we have helped Orange County nonprofits to build capacity, improve operations and provide needed services in our county.
Community Impact Programs
The OC Veterans Initiative addresses the issues facing veterans returning home from service. Our goal is to help Orange County veterans achieve a successful transition from military service to a civilian life that offers steady employment, stable housing, and security promising a future for them and their families. Immigrants have shaped Orange County throughout our history, and our future depends on successfully incorporating the skills and talents of our diverse communities. The OC Opportunity Initiative helps immigrants realize their full potential through outreach, education and legal services to ensure their full participation in the economic and civic life of our county. Our OC Nonprofit Central website shares information on hundreds of local nonprofits working in the areas of human services, education, the environment, veterans services, health and wellness, arts and culture, and youth development.
The Orange County Community Foundation along with our funding partners invest approximately $2,000,000 into our community impact initiatives each year to improve the lives of those that call Orange County their home.
Scholarships
Our scholarship categories include Academic/leadership/community scholarships; Athletic scholarships; Corporate/country club scholarships; Major/career-specific scholarships; Renewal scholarships; Scholarships for non-Orange County residents; Special circumstances scholarships; Specific scholarship programs. We also have a number of scholarships for current college students.
OCCF, working with our donors has helped thousands of students to continue their education at 2 year, 4 year and technical colleges.
CONTACT
Orange County Community Foundation
19200 Von Karman Avenue
Ste 700
Irvine, California 92612
Carol Ferguson
Phone: 949-553-4202