The Lafayette Community Foundation helps connect generous and dedicated donors with local causes by supporting nonprofits, programs and projects that promote and enhance the civic, cultural, educational and general well-being of Lafayette and surrounding communities.
In 1998, a group of Lafayette citizens known as Lafayette Library Vision 2000 began work to build a new community library. In addition to determining a need for a new library, the group realized that Lafayette would greatly benefit from a broad-based community organization that was committed to hometown philanthropy. Since September 1999, LCF has supported programs and projects that make Lafayette a better place to live, for people of all ages.
Since 1999, LCF has played an integral part in some of the most important community projects, including the Lafayette Library and Learning Center, the permanent stage at the Lafayette Reservoir and Lamorinda Village. Most recently, LCF has supported the efforts of the Park Theater Trust which is working toward revitalizing Lafayette’s beloved Park Theater.
Our most important work, however is providing Excellence Grants to community nonprofits that support and touch the lives of so many. Over the past 22 years, LCF has distributed hundreds of grants totaling more than $800,000 to organizations in the categories of Human Services, Seniors, Youth Development & Education and Arts & Culture. This past year was especially challenging for nonprofits as they were forced to cancel fundraisers and reimagine the way the serve their constituents.
We also sponsor and participate in a number of events to raise money for our annual Excellence Grants:. 
- The annual Winemaker’s Dinner, is always a well-attended evening that includes a five course dinner paired with exceptional wines from Northern California.
- The Senior Symposium invites speakers who are experts in the field of aging to share important information and discoveries related to the senior community. Additionally, more than 40 vendors attend to share their services.