The Leonardo DiCaprio Fund at CCF

The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation was established in 1998. It has actively fostered awareness of environmental issues by participating with such organizations as the Natural Resources Defense Council, where DiCaprio is on the board of trustees; Global Green USA, where he serves as a board member; and the International Fund For Animal Welfare, where he is on the honorary board of directors.

To expand global awareness of environmental issues, the DiCaprio Foundation created the Web site www.leonardodicaprio.org. The result has been a wider outreach to an international audience. The site also promotes current environmental campaigns, such as "the world wide movement to eliminate the use of plastic bags." 

In 2001, Environment Now honored the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation with its prestigious Martin Litton Environmental Warrior Award. The foundation also spearheaded the production of the feature-length environmental documentary, The 11th Hour, and helped launch the online network www.11thhouraction.com. This Web site is a forum where individuals and communities can take action in the sustainability movement. 

In early 2008, the DiCaprio Foundation joined the California Community Foundation, and is now known as The Leonardo DiCaprio Fund at CCF. The fund will continue to support environmental causes through grantmaking and active participation.

To learn more, visit www.leonardodicaprio.org and www.leonardodicaprio.com.

Contributions to the California Community Foundation represent irrevocable gifts subject to the legal and fiduciary control of the foundation's board of directors.

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