Ten nonprofits operate on Coronado Island across veteran support, education, downtown revitalization, and community giving — from the Navy SEAL Foundation to Coronado MainStreet, which has managed the Orange Avenue business corridor since 1988. Browse all 10 alongside the island's 49 community & civic listings across 92118.
Bldg 318 Naval Base Coronado, Saufley St #119, San Diego, CA 92135
+1 619-545-4477
Verified1033 B Ave Suite 201, Coronado, CA 92118
+1 619-762-5326
Verified201 6th St, Coronado, CA 92118
+1 619-437-8059
Verified941 Orange Ave Ste. 440, Coronado, CA 92118
+1 800-381-6891
Verified826 Orange Ave Unit 635, Coronado, CA 92118
+1 619-437-0254
Verified1330 Orange Ave # 309, Coronado, CA 92118
+1 619-437-7142
Verified1001 B Ave STE 317, Coronado, CA 92118
+1 619-389-5280
Verified344 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118
+1 619-606-8188
Verified333 Orange Ave UNIT 10, Coronado, CA 92118
+1 619-437-4422
Verified1330 Orange Ave STE 100, Coronado, CA 92118
+1 619-522-9000
VerifiedTen nonprofit organizations operate on Coronado Island, spanning veteran support, youth education, historic preservation, environmental advocacy, and downtown revitalization. Coronado MainStreet has managed the Orange Avenue business corridor since 1988, organizing events like MotorCars on MainStreet and the Goes Ghostly Halloween walk. The Coronado Community Foundation provides grant funding to island organizations, while the Coronado Schools Foundation raises money for supplemental education programs across the Coronado Unified School District.
Several Coronado nonprofits have a national footprint despite their small-island base. The Navy SEAL Foundation is headquartered on Coronado and supports Naval Special Warfare families across the country. The Stephen J. Wampler Foundation runs outdoor adventure programs for people with disabilities.
Coronado's proximity to Naval Base Coronado makes it a natural home for military-focused nonprofits. Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society operates on base and provides emergency financial assistance, interest-free loans, and education scholarships to eligible service members and their families. The Navy SEAL Foundation funds family support, transition assistance, and tragedy support for Special Warfare operators.
The VFW Post 2422 Auxiliary also functions as a de facto nonprofit, raising funds year-round through community events and distributing donations to Veterans Village of San Diego, the Armed Services YMCA, and the VA Medical Center. For broader veteran nonprofit networks, downtown San Diego hosts multiple veteran service organizations with county-wide reach.
The Coronado Schools Foundation raises private funds to supplement public education budgets across the Coronado Unified School District. Foundation grants have funded classroom technology, arts and music programs, and teacher development initiatives that the district budget alone cannot cover.
The foundation works alongside the school district and Sacred Heart Parish School to support the Coronado Historical Association's third-grade local history program, which brings museum educators into every third-grade classroom on the island for four days of hands-on learning about Coronado's past — from the Hotel del Coronado's 1888 opening to the development of North Island as a naval aviation center.
The Coronado Community Foundation serves as the island's umbrella philanthropic organization, accepting donations and distributing grants to local causes. The foundation connects donors with specific needs across Coronado — from arts programming to youth sports to veteran support — and provides a centralized giving channel for residents who want to support multiple organizations through a single entity.
For nonprofits seeking funding, the Community Foundation is a practical starting point. It maintains relationships with island donors and coordinates with other community & civic organizations to avoid duplication of effort.
Most Coronado nonprofits accept donations directly through their websites or at events. The VFW Post 2422 Auxiliary raises funds primarily through its Concert in the Park Steak Dinner series and annual rummage sale. Coronado MainStreet sells Coronado Currency — local gift certificates redeemable at participating Orange Avenue businesses — as a way to support both the nonprofit and the local economy.
The annual Volunteer Open House organized by MainStreet and the Coronado Cultural Arts Commission brings 20-plus organizations together in one afternoon, making it practical to learn about each group's mission and contribute time or money. Residents can also donate through the Coronado Community Foundation for tax-efficient giving to multiple causes.
Citizens' Climate Lobby maintains a Coronado chapter focused on climate policy advocacy. The Industrial Environmental Association is also registered on the island, though it operates at a broader regional level.
For residents interested in environmental volunteering specific to coastal conservation, beach cleanups, and bay habitat restoration, Point Loma's community organizations and San Diego-wide groups like the Surfrider Foundation and San Diego Coastkeeper coordinate regular events accessible from Coronado via the bridge. Silver Strand beach cleanups organized through city and county partnerships also draw regular participation from Coronado residents year-round.
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