Donate to a Nonprofit Focused on Military and Veteran Families
The Patriots Connection is an effective way to donate wisely and leverage your resources to have the most impact in addressing the needs of our local military and veteran families. The San Diego Directory serves as a resource of the best, most sustainable organizations in this sector.
As a program of Rancho Santa Fe Foundation, The Patriots Connection has significant expertise in philanthropy and in partnering with organizations that best serve the military community. Our database of pre-vetted nonprofit charitable organizations makes it easy for you to put your vision for addressing these needs into action that changes lives.
Would you like to donate to our pre-vetted non-profit charitable organizations? Explore the San Diego Directory and learn about our donation options.
Grant Opportunities for Nonprofits
Are you a non-profit looking to be listed in the San Diego Directory?
Submit a Letter of Intent to The Patriots Connection. Once reviewed and qualified by the TPC Advisory Committee, your organization will be listed in the San Diego Directory.
Non-profits listed in the San Diego Directory are eligible to apply for funding during the annual grant cycle.
Resources For Active-Duty Military or a Veteran
The San Diego Directory provides a listing of the most effective and reliable service providers in the San Diego region.
The San Diego Directory – Organizations of Distinction
Basic Needs for Military & Veterans
- 211 San Diego*
- Alpha Project*
- American Red Cross-San Diego*
- CA Veterans Legal Task Force
- Camp Pendleton ASYMCA*
- Coastal Roots Farm*
- Feeding San Diego*
- Foundation for Women Warriors*
- Gary Sinise Foundation – San Diego Chapter
- Homeless Veterans of San Diego
- Interfaith Community Services*
- Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank*
- Jewish Family Service*
- Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
- Navy SEAL Foundation*
- Operation Homefront California*
- San Diego ASYMCA*
- San Diego Habitat for Humanity
- San Diego Military Outreach Ministries*
- SAY San Diego (SD Military Family Collaborative)*
- Second Chance*
- Semper Fi Fund*
- Spirit of Sharing*
- Support the Enlisted Project (STEP)*
- Veterans Village of San Diego*
- Wounded Warrior Homes*
- Zero8hundred*
Education for Military & Veterans
- Better Business Bureau Foundation
- California State University San Marcos*
- Enlisted Leadership Foundation
- Foundation for Women Warriors*
- Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
- Military Child Education Coalition
- Mira Costa College
- Navy SEAL Foundation*
- SDMAC Foundation
- SEAL Family Foundation
- The Mission Continues
- VANC (Veterans Association of North County)*
- Zero8hundred*
Employment for Military & Veterans
Health & Wellness for Military and Veterans
- Alpha Project*
- CA Veterans Legal Task Force
- Challenged Athletes Foundation*
- Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra*
- Family Health Centers of San Diego*
- Freedom Dogs
- Gary Sinise Foundation – San Diego Chapter
- Headstrong Project
- Helen Woodward Animal Center*
- Helping PAWS*
- Homeless Veterans of San Diego
- Ivey Ranch Park Association
- Kids’ Turn San Diego*
- Make-A-Wish Foundation of San Diego, Inc.
- Mental Health Systems – Courage to Call
- National Conflict Resolution Center*
- Navy SEAL Foundation*
- Next Step Service Dogs
- One More Wave
- Paralyzed Veterans of America – Cal-Diego Chapter
- PAWS for Purple Hearts
- PsychArmor
- Reboot Recovery
- Resounding Joy*
- Shelter to Soldier*
- Tender Loving Canines Assistance Dogs
- Twelfth Step House (Heartland House)*
- United Through Reading*
- Veterans Village of San Diego*
- Warrior Foundation Freedom Station*
- Wave Academy
- Zero8hundred*
Social & Community Connections for Military & Veterans
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego*
- Blue Star Families*
- Camp Pendleton ASYMCA*
- Fleet Week San Diego Foundation*
- Gary Sinise Foundation – San Diego Chapter
- Girl Scouts, San Diego-Imperial Council
- Honor Flight San Diego
- KPBS*
- La Jolla Playhouse
- MCRD Museum Foundation
- Military Child Education Coalition
- Navy SEAL Foundation*
- Operation America Cares
- Operation Healing Forces
- San Diego ASYMCA*
- San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum
- San Diego Symphony
- The New Children’s Museum
- The Old Globe*
- Travis Manion Foundation
- United Through Reading*
- USO San Diego*
- Wreaths Across America*
- YMCA of San Diego County
- Zero8hundred*
*Denotes previous grant recipient from Rancho Santa Fe Foundation.
