The Chula Vista Community Foundation aims to enhance the quality of life in Chula Vista by addressing emerging needs. This is achieved by encouraging effective philanthropy, building an endowment for the community, annually funding organizations and causes, and providing a means for legacy planning and cash gifts. This effort is driven by a vision to cultivate a culture of giving that strengthens and enriches Chula Vista's community life across generations.
The grant program focuses on projects that promote civility, unity, community building, and concern for the common good within Carlsbad. Civility encompasses respect, courtesy, dignity, and tolerance. The program prioritizes projects that demonstrate community collaboration, cooperation, and partnerships with a multigenerational impact in Carlsbad.