If you would like to donate to a nonprofit serving military and veteran families:
The San Diego Military and Veteran Non-Profit Directory is a resource for donors desiring to be more impactful with their giving to the needs of military service members, both active duty and veteran, and their families. As a program of Rancho Santa Fe Foundation, The Patriots Connection has significant expertise in philanthropy and experience in partnering with organizations that best serve the military community. Our database of pre-vetted nonprofit organizations makes it easy for you to put your vision for addressing these needs into action that changes lives.
If you are a nonprofit seeking grant opportunities:
Organizations seeking funding from The Patriots Connection must first be reviewed through TPC’s vetting process. Once qualified, your organization will be listed in the San Diego Directory and is eligible to participate in the annual grant cycle.
Submit a Questionnaire to begin the vetting process. For more information contact: debbie@rsffoundation.org.
If you are active-duty military or a veteran seeking resources:
The San Diego Directory provides a listing of the most effective, efficient, and reliable service providers in the San Diego region.
Basic Need Non-Profits for Military and Veterans in San Diego
- *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
- 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)
- SEAL Family Foundation
- *Second Chance
- Semper Fi Fund
- Spirit of Sharing
- *Support the Enlisted Project (STEP)
- *Veterans Village of San Diego
- *Wounded Warrior Homes
- *Zero8hundred
Health & Wellness Non-Profits for Military and Veterans in San Diego
- *Alpha Project
- CA Veterans Legal Task Force
- *Challenged Athletes Foundation
- Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra
- *Family Health Centers of San Diego
- Headstrong Project
- *Helen Woodward Animal Center
- *Helping PAWS
- Homeless Veterans of San Diego
- Ivey Ranch Park Association
- *Kids’ Turn San Diego
- Mental Health Systems – Courage to Call
- *National Conflict Resolution Center
- *Navy SEAL Foundation
- Next Step Service Dogs
- Paralyzed Veterans of America – Cal-Diego Chapter
- PAWS for Purple Hearts
- PsychArmor Institute
- Reboot Recovery
- *Resounding Joy
- *Shelter to Soldier
- Southern Caregiver Resource Center
- Tender Loving Canines Assistance Dogs
- *Twelfth Step House (Heartland House)
- VETality Corp
- *Veterans Village of San Diego
- *Warrior Foundation Freedom Station
- Wave Academy
- *Zero8hundred
Education
- Better Business Bureau Foundation
- *California State University San Marcos
- Enlisted Leadership Foundation
- Financial Independence Training, Inc. (FIT)
- *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
Social & Community Connections
- *Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego
- *Blue Star Families
- *Blue Star Mothers San Diego North County
- *Camp Pendleton ASYMCA
- *Fleet Week San Diego Foundation
- 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
- Vet’s Community Connections
- VETality Corp
- *Wreaths Across America
- YMCA of San Diego County
- *Zero8hundred
*Denotes previous grant recipient from Rancho Santa Fe Foundation.