Created in 2004, Building Block Foundation Fund is a philanthropic organization for the commercial real estate industry that brings together real estate professionals to support a common goal. The program was designed to enable the commercial real estate community to give back in an organized and meaningful way for the long-term future of Orange County. Building Block Foundation Fund funnels the goodwill of the local industry into a performance-based giving program that is sustainable, predictable and accountable.

Building Block Foundation Fund is a fund of the Orange County Community Foundation (OCCF), Tax Identification #33-0378778. Founded in 1989, the mission of OCCF is to encourage, support and facilitate philanthropy in Orange County through donor services and community partnerships. Working with OCCF, the Building Block Foundation Fund has created the basis for long-term funding that will:

• Qualify for tax savings
• Receive management and investment support services from OCCF
• Access resources of OCCF and have full accountability through the administrative experience of OCCF