Donors
The Community Foundation helps donors fulfill their life-long charitable giving goals — on San Juan Island and beyond — through donor-advised funds, endowments, and planned legacy giving.
Advisors
SJICF works with attorneys, financial planners, and tax advisors to help clients achieve their long-term philanthropic goals and maximize the tax advantages of charitable giving.
Nonprofits
The Community Foundation provides expertise and financial support to nonprofits on San Juan Island. We award funding four times per year through our regular grant cycles and County Fair Giving Campaign.
Students
SJICF awards need-based scholarships to high school graduates attending community colleges, two-year colleges, four-year colleges or universities, graduate programs, and vocational and career programs.
Volunteer Directory
SJICF’s volunteer opportunity directory connects you with San Juan Island nonprofits and service organizations that need your help.
Impact-Driven Philanthropy
Community Foundation donors help us support high-impact projects that build a stronger San Juan Island community
Community Health
SJICF led the development of Peace Island Medical Center, which brought to San Juan Island a 24-hour emergency department, family medicine clinic, cancer care and infusion center, imaging department, laboratory, and surgery suite.
Higher Education
Community Foundation scholarships have helped 158 San Juan Island high school graduates achieve their higher education and career training goals by providing $1.98 million in need-based financial aid since 2008.
Human Services
Community Foundation funding helps address critical island needs, including food insecurity, access to reproductive health services, preschool tuition assistance, and supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Head Start
In 2021, SJICF and its donors ensured the continued success of Head Start on San Juan Island by helping Skagit Valley College raise funds for a new three-classroom facility, increasing the total number of children served to 28.
Emergency Response
From our COVID response fund, to supporting islanders affected by the 2022 fire in Friday Harbor, to funding emergency repairs to frozen pipes for low-income families, SJICF responds quickly to unexpected community needs.
Recreation
SJICF donors funded the baseball field and walking path at Linde Community Park. They also provide fee assistance for youth sports programs, allowing every child on the island to take part, regardless of their family’s ability to pay.