We are Healdsburg Forever
Healdsburg Forever harnesses community generosity to strengthen local nonprofits. Since 2004, we've granted $3.7 million to organizations in Healdsburg and surrounding areas, including Geyserville, Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Valley and parts of the Russian River Valley.
Our fund and endowment are held and invested with the Sonoma Community Foundation (SCF), combining fiduciary strength and entrepreneurial agility. Through SCF, we have access to robust systems and an experienced team of recognized nonprofit leaders. Our all-volunteer board of local residents has a comprehensive understanding of the unique challenges facing our community.
Our mission is to identify and fund priority needs of nonprofits serving Healdsburg and Geyserville, in order to nurture and sustain a diverse, thriving and more equitable community. We accomplish this by applying careful oversight of our endowment and generous donor philanthropy, utilizing our local expertise and recruiting extensive community involvement.
Our vision is to ensure that the Healdsburg-Geyserville area is a sustainable, inclusive community in which all individuals have equal opportunity to thrive.
Our History
In 2003, a group of community-minded residents initiated a project to ensure a lasting resource dedicated to supporting the quality of life in the Healdsburg and Geyserville communities. This effort led to the creation of the Healdsburg Area Fund (now Healdsburg Forever) as a fund within the Sonoma Community Foundation (SCF). An anonymous donor provided a $500,000 matching grant to build an endowment fund.
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2009-2013: Supported nonprofit operations during the recession
2011-2017: Incubated new nonprofits and addressed pressing local needs
2017-2019: Focused on general operations and crisis response to wildfires
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2020: Provided two rounds of emergency grants totaling $120,000 to 8 organizations delivering critical services
2021-2022: Launched the Community Impact Fund with a challenge grant from CFSC, raising $300,000 in 2021 and $445,000 in 2022
$1.2 million awarded through 39 grants (2020-2023)
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$1.3 million awarded in grants (2004-2019)
$1.6 million awarded through 39 grants (2020-2024)
$2.5 million growth of the Healdsburg Endowment Fund
Our Board
Our fund is run by a volunteer working board who are actively involved in the governance and oversight of the fund.
Grants for Local Impact
At Healdsburg Forever, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our community through strategic grant making. Explore our funding priorities, eligibility criteria and how we’re building a sustainable, inclusive future for all.