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Many Orange County nonprofits have unmet, hard-to-fund needs. This holds them back from meeting our collective mission of a healthy community where well-being and opportunity is achievable for all.
We are committed to strengthening the Orange County social sector. The following initiatives, launched in 2025, are our new ways of meeting the community’s self-identified requests.
A breakaway is one of the most electrifying moments in hockey. It’s a turning point, the moment when a player or individual charges ahead, unimpeded, nothing but opportunity between them and the goal. With the Breakaway Fund, we’re bringing that same momentum of possibility to our local community.
This fund provides unrestricted, easy-to-access capital that helps you and your team barrel past the usual obstacles, giving you the best possible advantage for achieving your goals. No red tape. No rigid categories. Just the support you need, when you need it most.
The Leading for Impact (LFI) and Leadership Accelerator program provides scholarship-supported access to coaching, leadership development, and peer learning for nonprofit executive teams. Through workshops, team-led projects, and executive coaching, LFI equips leaders with the tools to strengthen their organizations, drive sustainability, and expand community impact. Participating organizations share a portion of the program cost, ensuring mutual investment in their growth.
Details on all the listed initiatives will go live on May 1, 2025.
Grant awards will be announced in Fall 2025.