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Causes: Community Foundations, Philanthropy
Mission: Established in 1999 with the goal of expanding charitable giving in Lafayette, the Lafayette Community Foundation's (LCF) purpose is to contribute to the well being of the residents of Lafayette, and to provide an effective and efficient conduit for the expenditures of new funds on charitable projects within the community. LCF supports projects that promote the civic, cultural, educational and environmental health of Lafayette. The Foundation supplements the financial needs of existing local charitable organizations and, at the same time, provides financial support for new programs offering the promise of meeting community needs.
Geographic areas served: Lafayette, Lamorinda, Contra Costa County
Programs: Established in 1999 with the goal of expanding charitable giving in lafayette, the lafayette community foundation's (lcf) purpose is to contribute to the well being of the residents of lafayette, and to provide an effective and efficient conduit for the expenditures of new funds on charitable projects within the community. Lcf supports projects that promote the civic, cultural, educational and environmental health of lafayette. The foundation supplements the financial needs of existing local charitable organizations and, at the same time, provides financial support for new programs offering the promise of meeting community needs. During the year ended december 31, 2014, lcf approved and funded grants totaling $33,965 to various charitable community organizations.