Military families
Support for Marines, Sailors and their families at Camp Pendleton — many of whom are our neighbors.
501(c)(3) Charitable Foundation
Local generosity.
Local generosity.
Local impact.
The San Clemente Exchange Club Charitable Foundation turns tax-deductible gifts into grants for the people and organizations doing good in our community.
Our mission
Turning generosity into help close to home.
The Foundation is the charitable partner of the Exchange Club of San Clemente, a service club that has supported this city since 1965. Its job is simple: raise charitable funds and put them to work for local organizations and people who need a hand.
Because the Foundation is a 501(c)(3), your gift is tax-deductible as allowed by law, and every grant is reviewed by the Foundation's own board.
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What we fund
Four places your gift goes to work.
These focus areas grow out of six decades of the Exchange family's giving in San Clemente.
Youth & education
Scholarships for graduating seniors and programs that help young people succeed.
Child abuse prevention
Organizations that protect kids and strengthen families — Exchange's national cause.
Neighbors in need
Local charities providing food, safety and support to families facing hard times.
How a gift works
From your hands to local hands.
You give
Online through Zeffy or by check. You get a tax receipt for your records.
We pool it
Gifts come together so they can make a bigger difference.
The board decides
Grant requests from local organizations are reviewed by the Foundation's board.
It goes to work
Funds go to local charities, scholarships and families in need.
Make a difference today
Donate securely
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We use Zeffy, which charges nonprofits no fees, so your whole gift supports the cause. At checkout Zeffy may ask for an optional tip to Zeffy itself — you can set it to $0.
For local organizations
Request support.
If your nonprofit or school serves the San Clemente area and fits one of our focus areas, we'd like to hear from you.
Email a requestWhat helps us review a request
- Your organization's legal name, EIN and a contact person
- Who you serve, and how many people in our area
- What the money would pay for and how much you need
- How you'll know it worked
Stewardship & transparency
The details donors ask for.
- Legal name
- San Clemente Exchange Club Charitable Foundation
- Tax status
- 501(c)(3) public charity
- EIN
- 42-2695389
- Mailing address
- San Clemente, CA 92674
- Related organization
- Exchange Club of San Clemente, 501(c)(4)
- Annual IRS filings
- Request a copy