The work of the Foundation is to provide enriching programs for our community's residents and to provide grants to organizations that provide programs and services to our community. Funding for most of these programs relies on the generous support of donors to the foundation. Without this support we could not provide the scope of programming or any of the grants we make. Since we are a qualified 501(c)(3) corporation, these donations are generally tax-deductible.

 

 

 

We welcome and greatly appreciate your donations for the Foundation's operating budget. These donations support the annual programs sponsored by the foundation such as the Twilight Concerts, the Children's Programs, Arts programs, etc.

These funds also provide money for the grants that we make to other organizations. Past grants have provided support for the Junior Lifeguard program and special needs of the Del Mar Lifeguards; educational programs about the San Dieguito Lagoon, including elementary school field trips focusing on lagoon ecology, bus tours to inform the community about the current restoration of the lagoon, and the publication of a brochure, Birds of the San Dieguito Lagoon ; and equipment requested by the Del Mar Fire Department for Del Mar's Community Emergency Response Team ( CERT ). The Foundation has also provided support to other organizations that serve the community, including the Del Mar Library, the Powerhouse Community Center , Keep Del Mar Clean, and Del Mar TV.

To make a donation to the Foundation for our programs and grants, send your check to: Del Mar Foundation, P.O. Box 2913 , Del Mar, CA 92014. If you have questions, or if the Foundation can assist you with other forms of giving, please call 858-635-1366, or send an email to: Contributions@DelMarFoundation.org

In 2007, in celebration of 25 years of service to the Del Mar community, the Foundation committed to establish and build an endowment program to provide long term funding stability for community needs. With 100% board participation and key founding pledges in hand, we invite you to consider becoming an Endowment Founder.

A gift to the endowment will provide benefits to the community in perpetuity, because only a portion of the earnings will be used for annual spending and grants, and the principal and a portion of the earnings will be used to grow endowment to enable the foundation to support future projects. An endowment is an essential part of building a community foundation that has a stable source of funding and can therefore support long term projects that will benefit the community.

We welcome appreciate endowment gifts at all levels. To make an endowment donation or pledge, or for more information about the endowment program or how to become an Endowment Founder, please call 858-635-1366, or send an email to: Contributions@DelMarFoundation.org.

The four Twilight Concerts held at Powerhouse Park each summer are among the most popular events produced by the Foundation. These concerts are supported in part by a generous grant from Supervisor Pam Slater-Price and the County of San Diego , and the 2008 concert series is also supported by the following generous underwriters:  The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, El Pollo Loco, The Poseidon Restaurant, Epazote, and Pacifica Del Mar.  For more information about the 2008 concert series, click here.   For more information about sponsorship opportunities for the Twilight concerts, call  858-635-1366, or send an email to:  Contributions@DelMarFoundation.org .  

 

Including the Del Mar Foundation in your estate plans is an important way to benefit our community in perpetuity, and to provide an enduring legacy to help ensure that the work of the Foundation can continue for generations to come. The Foundation would be pleased to work with you or your attorney or financial planning advisors to help you create a plan that best meets your needs. A wide range of planned giving options are available, including bequests, retirement plan assets, life insurance, life tenancy, and income-producing gifts. For more information, call 858-635-1366, or send an email to: Contributions@delmarfoundation.org.

 

If you have an unneeded car just gathering dust, but don't want the hassle of having to sell it, consider donating it to the Del Mar Foundation. It's as easy as one stress-free phone call to 877-537-5277. Funds from donated vehicles support Del Mar Foundation programs and grants.

How it works: All you need is a clear title, and we'll take care of the rest, including pickup, at no cost to you. Once your vehicle has been sold, you'll be sent a receipt for your tax records, and the sale proceeds will be donated to the Del Mar Foundation in your name. You may also receive a tax deduction!