The Avila Beach Community Foundation is a charitable entity focused on funding projects for the enhancement and betterment of the Avila Beach Community, involving community members in projects that improve the community and unite residents and visitors towards common goals. Its mission encompasses supporting improvements in the physical, cultural, and social well-being of the community, funding enhancements beyond what is normally provided by government and private agencies, backing projects that reflect the community's history and culture, and ensuring projects lead to permanent improvements.
The grant program of the Avila Beach Community Foundation is focused on financing enhancement projects in Avila Beach in one of three ways: through Minor Grants for projects needing less than $5,000, Major Grants for those seeking over $5,000, and Sponsored Grants where the foundation provides a matching allocation. The Foundation supports projects aimed at improving the physical, cultural, and social well-being of residents and visitors, beyond what is normally provided by government and private agencies. It focuses on projects that reflect the history and culture of Avila Beach, promote permanent improvements, and have broad community support. Additionally, projects that are likely to leverage further funding from other grant-making organizations may be given greater consideration.