REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
September 22, 2026
FROM
LEONARDO GONZALEZ, Director, Human Resources
SUBJECT
Title
Amendment to the County’s Annual Combined Giving Campaign List of Participating Organizations
End
RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve San Bernardino Sheriff Historical Society to participate in the County’s Annual Combined Giving Campaign.
(Presenter: Leonardo Gonzalez, Director, 387-5570)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Promote and Fulfill the Countywide Vision.
Foster Sustainable Development Through Strategic Partnerships.
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost) as the addition of a participant to the Annual Combined Giving Campaign is non-financial in nature.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Resolution No. 89-18 was adopted by the Board of Supervisors (Board) on January 16, 1989 (Item No. 55), to establish a uniform policy for the County’s Annual Combined Giving Campaign. The Combined Giving Campaign provides County employees with the opportunity to donate to Board approved non-profit umbrella organizations through payroll deduction. An umbrella organization is defined as a non-profit organization that has 10 or more charitable organizations underneath it.
On March 21, 1995 (Item No. 33), the Board adopted Amendment No. 1 to Resolution No. 89-18, indicating umbrella organizations were now exempt from paragraph 5, which states, “There must be a minimum of 25 employees authorizing payroll deductions for an eligible umbrella organization to continue participation in the Combined Giving Campaign.
Amendment No. 2 to Resolution No. 89-18 was adopted by the Board on September 26, 2006 (Item No. 62), to allow private non-profit organizations, which are sponsored and supported by the County and approved by the Director of Human Resources, to participate in the Annual Combined Giving Campaign. Organizations meeting these criteria are not required to be an umbrella organization and are exempt from paragraph 5, which states, “There must be a minimum of 25 employees authorizing payroll deductions for an eligible umbrella organization to continue participation in the Combined Giving Campaign.”
Non-profit organizations, either County sponsored or umbrella organizations, may apply to become part of the County’s Annual Combined Giving Campaign. The Human Resources Department evaluates applications as they are received to determine the applicable category and whether the non-profit organization meets the criteria outlined in Resolution No. 89-18 (as amended).
San Bernardino Sheriff Historical Society applied for inclusion in the Annual Combined Giving Campaign on April 28, 2026. The purpose of this charitable organization is to preserve the Sheriff’s Department historical artifacts, stories, and milestones; promote awareness of the department’s history, its role in the community, and the contributions of those who served; and provide mentorship opportunities that educate and develop future leaders. The San Bernardino Sheriff Historical Society also supports the families of fallen or injured deputies, and partners with local non-profit organizations to address community needs. This charitable organization was approved to be added to the Annual Combined Giving Campaign List by the Director of Human Resources after being determined to meet the criteria established in Amendment No. 2 to Resolution No. 89-18.
PROCUREMENT
Not applicable.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Jose A. Mendoza, Deputy County Counsel, 387-5455) on August 24, 2026; and County Finance and Administration (Carl Lofton, Administrative Analyst, 387-5404) on September 4, 2026.