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Facts at a Glance
Mission Community Partners accelerates ideas into action to advance the public good.
Philosophy Community Partners supports, encourages and nourishes people with good ideas and aspirations to improve their community.
Founded December 1992
No. of Incubator Services and Strategic Initiatives projects since founding Since extending sponsorship to our first project in 1992, we have provided services to more than 550 projects.
No. of current projects 2008 year-end 130 Incubator Services Projects & 14 Strategic Initiatives Projects
Annual budget $10,325,000
Total program expenses 88%
Total administrative & fundraising expenses 12%
No. of core staff 24
Why we’re unique Community Partners is the only organization in Southern California creating and strengthening ideas, innovations, leaders and social entrepreneurs that build healthy communities.
History Community Partners was established in 1992 to meet a growing need experienced by civic and social entrepreneurs in Southern California for a structure that freed them from red tape while they pursued the cause that animated them. Conceived as a “foundation for emerging philanthropies”, our "incubator" has grown steadily to include nearly 130 projects led by people who reflect the scope and diversity of the Southern California region and over a dozen strategic initiatives in partnership with funders, networks and established organizations. From initial investments of $250,000, we have grown into a solid institution managing more than $10 million a year in revenue.