How do I donate to the Santee Community Foundation?

You can donate online via Givebutter (credit card, bank transfer, or PayPal), via Venmo @SCF92071, or by mailing a check. All methods are secure and provide a donation receipt.

Donate to the Santee Community Foundation

Q: Where does my donation go?

100% of every dollar donated to the Santee Community Foundation stays in Santee. Funds can be used to improve, replace, or enhance city park facilities and amenities, as well as city recreation programs, special events, and services that support Santee community members.

Q: Can I make a recurring donation?

Yes. Givebutter supports recurring monthly donations. Simply select the recurring option when completing your donation at givebutter.com/YourSCF.

Youth Sports & Activities

Season fees, gear, and field time — so no Santee kid gets left out because of cost.

Community Events

Free concerts, the Santee Street Fair, and neighborhood gatherings that bring Santee together.

Parks & Trails

Upgrades to Santee Lakes, Mast Park, and Santee open spaces.

Civic Grants

Annual grants to Santee nonprofits working in education, health, and public safety.

Online via Givebutter

Credit card, debit card, bank transfer, PayPal, Venmo, or Apple Pay. Choose a one-time or recurring monthly amount. Instant receipt.

Donate at Givebutter →

Venmo

Send any amount directly to @SCF92071 on Venmo. Add a note with how you'd like your gift used (youth sports, events, etc.).

Venmo @SCF92071 →

Check by Mail

Make checks payable to Santee Community Foundation. Mail to: Santee Community Foundation, Santee, CA 92071. Your canceled check is your receipt.

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Every Dollar Counts

See what your gift does in Santee

Choose an amount that works for you. All gifts fund Santee programs and grants — nothing leaves Santee.

$25Youth sports gear for one player $50One kid's full season fees $100Community event sponsorship $250One trail improvement project $500Full grant match for a local nonprofit

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Is my donation tax-deductible?

Yes. The Santee Community Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit — EIN 46-0668130. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. You will receive a receipt upon completing your gift.

Where does my donation go?

100% of your gift stays in Santee. Funds support youth programs, community events, park improvements, and civic grants — administered through the City of Santee Community Services Department and local partner organizations.

Can I make a recurring donation?

Yes. Givebutter supports recurring monthly gifts. Select the recurring option during checkout at givebutter.com/YourSCF. You can cancel anytime.

Can I designate my gift to a specific program?

Yes. When donating via Givebutter or Venmo, include a note indicating which program area you'd like your gift to support: youth sports, community events, parks, or civic grants.