The Los Altos Community Foundation serves Los Altos, Los Altos Hills and the surrounding area by promoting community building — those activities and facilities that give the community its favorable character, making it a desirable place to live and work. Community building includes projects and activities that:
strengthen our values
preserve our communities' physical heritage
enhance community based philanthropic activities
promote communications and positive relationships among
community members and organizations
create a shared vision for the future
build civic pride and community spirit
encourage involvement in the community
provide positive leadership
promote a culture of giving
In pursuit of this mission, the Foundation provides:
support to civic, cultural and philanthropic organizations
