San Diego Foundation Grants $130K To Help With Free Tax Preparation Services

SAN DIEGO, CA — San Diego Foundation announced Wednesday $130,000 in grants to several local organizations to support free tax preparation services for low-income families in San Diego County.

The foundation awarded grants to six community-based organizations that will provide outreach, education, and access to free mobile tax preparation events throughout the region. The grants are intended to help ensure eligible families can claim tax benefits, including the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit, among others.

"By helping families claim their full tax credits and refunds, we're working to strengthen financial stability in our underserved neighborhoods and ensure everyone can access the tax benefits they're entitled to," said Katie Rast, the foundation's director of community impact.

United Way of San Diego County was awarded $55,000, while Casa Familiar, SBCS, Somali Family Service of San Diego, United Women of East Africa Support Team, and Vista Community Clinic were each awarded $15,000.

With this year's funding, the foundation hopes to help file 500 federal tax returns, while continuing to support mobile tax events and translation services.