The Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley Foundation was formed in 1998 to ensure a strong and lasting legacy of service to the local and global communities. It is comprised entirely of members of the Zonta Club of the Santa Clarita Valley.

In founding the Foundation, Zonta members wanted to continue to fulfill our important mission to "Improve the Status of Women" long into the future, not only for those women in need right here in Santa Clarita, but also to spread that mission throughout the world where help for women is also vitally needed. Our Foundation has allowed us to increase and enhance our fundraising efforts by providing tax benefits to our donors as well as providing eligibility to apply for and receive grants.

The Foundation provides fiduciary oversight of the dollars raised by the Club that is 100% dependent on the funds it raises. The funds raised one year are disbursed the following year at an annual allocation determination meeting attended by all members of the Club.

Over the last five years only nine percent of the dollars raised has gone to administrative costs, while a full 82% of funds raised have been directed to programs and services that support our mission. Another five percent of the dollars raised has been invested to support our long range plan, and finally, four percent has been allocated for professional development of the members.

The funds raised support our club's service projects: Girls Robotics program, LifeForward workshops and advocacy creating awareness about domestic violence and human trafficking. Our annual awards include Virginia Wrage Memorial Grant Scholarship, which provides funds to women who are experiencing a life altering change in their life. Community Service Grants are allocated through a competitive application process, and provide financial support to local agencies and organizations that support Zonta's mission. An annual Zonta International scholarship for Young Women in Public Affairs is also awarded.