International Community Foundation | An International Non Profit Organization

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Meaningful Giving. Inspired Change.

The International Community Foundation is the nonprofit foundation of choice for U.S. donors who are passionate about protecting the environment and improving the quality of life in Baja California and Latin America.

WHAT WE DO | OUR IMPACT

Making an Impact

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ICF supports environmental, education, health and human services initiatives that change lives for the better.

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Since 1990 ICF has granted over $69 million to support important work in the Baja/Sea of Cortez Region and elsewhere.

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ICF’s environmental efforts have protected hundreds of islands and inlets, miles of beaches and thousands of rare species.

In the News

NEWS: ICF Funds Restoration of Iconic Monument in Baja California Sur

ICF Funds Restoration of Iconic Monument in Baja California Sur. Voice of San Diego, by Sarah Beauchemin.
The Southern California – Baja California mega-region has a long, shared history. But one aspect of our region’s communal past in particular served as a major link between Southern California and Baja for decades: Mining. (…) In order to assist with conservation, ICF has partnered with the Mexican nonprofit Corredor Histórico CAREM, A.C. (CAREM) to restore a true relic of Baja’s mining era: the “La Ramona” smokestack.

NEWS: ICF’s Marisa Quiroz Awarded “2017 HIP Giver” by Hispanics in Philanthropy (HIP)

ICF Senior Officer for Environment, Marisa Quiroz, was one of 33 Hispanic leaders in philanthropy awarded the 2017 HIP Giver award by national organization Hispanics In Philanthropy (HIP). We are proud to have her on our Team!

NEWS: ICF Grantee Octavio Aburto receives The Explorer’s Club Award

ICF Grantee Octavio Aburto receives The Explorer’s Club Award. For his 2017 Artist-in-Exploration award, “MANGROVES: THE SKIN OF OUR COASTS,” Octavio will conduct four expeditions to four different mangrove forests located in the Tropical Eastern Pacific Ocean.

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Updates and Inspiration from the Field

In Loving Memory of Lucy Killea

“The International Community Foundation (ICF) is saddened to announce the passing of our founding President Lucy Killea. Lucy was a champion of the cross-border region and the International Community Foundation right up until her death on January 18th, 2017. She will be sorely missed by the thriving binational community that she led and inspired for nearly 50 years. “

DURING THIS SEASON OF GIVING & GRATITUDE – THANK YOU!

“On behalf of the ICF Team thank you for your support of the international communities that ICF has invested in this year! Together we are producing inspired change in these regions. Here is a snapshot of how we did…”

4 Ways to Give on #GivingTuesday

“Amidst the frenzy of holiday parties, indulgent feasts, and shopping, #GivingTuesday is a reminder to pause and remember the importance of giving back to your community. Here at ICF we believe that meaningful giving brings inspired change.”

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Manifiesto: todos somos comunidad y biodiversidad

Tracemos juntos el futuro de nuestros mares