Los Altos Community Foundation inspires increased local philanthropy for building a thriving community.
When local communities thrive, it’s powerful! Since 1991, Los Altos Community Foundation has provided personalized service and convenient giving options to the residents of Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, and Mountain View to achieve their charitable and financial goals. We help our donors learn more about local needs in order to make their giving as effective as possible – and achieve maximum community impact.
Today, building a strong community – for ALL of us – is more important than ever. In spite of our region’s success, local giving hasn’t kept up with local needs. LACF sees vast opportunities to bring our community together, increase giving, and give hope to those who need it most.
JOIN US! Your donation to LACF helps us provide services and programs that improve and build a thriving community.
GIVE LOCAL through LACF!

Community Donor Spotlight: The Evans Family
"Due to the many challenges facing our community in 2020, we decided to prioritize and increase our local giving in Los Altos and Mountain View. We could see how LACF's coordinated efforts and expertise working with city leadership and other local foundations provided immediate support to those in need. LACF is a knowledgeable, effective, and caring resource for philanthropic giving. We are glad to see our donation make a strong impact in the community we call home!"
Smart Giving Through LACF
As a community foundation we offer many personalized, convenient and tax-effective ways to give back to the community, address local needs, and improve its quality of life.

Donor Advised Fund Owner Spotlight: Margo Felt & Family, LACF DAF Owner, Legacy Circle Member
“Los Altos is not just a place to live, it's a community where people care about each other. I opened a donor-advised fund through LACF to contribute to the local causes and nonprofits that mean the most to me and my family."
Your Gift…Your Legacy
As a community foundation we offer many personalized, convenient and tax-effective ways to give back to the community, address local needs, and improve its quality of life.
Leave a planned gift to help future generations by including LACF in your will, trust or estate plans.
Tell us that you’ve included LACF in your estate plans and you’ll automatically become a member of LACF’s Legacy Circle.