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Nonprofits

We strengthen nonprofits through grants and professional development through our Center for Nonprofit Excellence.

Students

Thanks to generous individuals, families and businesses, the CFMC offers $2 million in scholarships each year to help you pursue your goals.

YOUR PARTNER IN GIVING

The Community Foundation for Monterey County partners with you
to create healthy, safe, vibrant communities.

WHAT WE ACCOMPLISH TOGETHER

COMMUNITY IMPACT

Investing in Impact.

The CFMC grants millions of dollars each year to nonprofits that make an important difference.

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By the numbers 2023

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million in cummulative grantmaking since 1981

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million awarded in 495 scholarships

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million raised through Monterey County Gives!

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RECENT NEWS

The latest news & updates from CFMC

Pajaro Community Grants Announced

Year-End Giving Tips & Deadlines

Here for Good Campaign

Pajaro Community Grants Announced

Year-End Giving Tips & Deadlines

Here for Good Campaign

Housing for Kids

2024 Celebration of Philanthropy

Spirit of Giving – Mike and Mary Orradre

Celebrating Carmel Valley 2024

2024 Women’s Fund Luncheon

Investing in Impact – 2023 Annual Report

My Scholarship Story – Lizeth Patena

EVENTS

Find ways to connect with us throughout the year.

February 28

Fundamentals of Fundraising Course Begins

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

January 23

TPO/Littler Annual Employment Law & Leadership Conference

8:45 am - 3:15 pm

January 31

Consulting Project Applications Due

5:00 pm

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RECENT NEWS

The latest news & updates from CFMC

Pajaro Community Grants Announced

Year-End Giving Tips & Deadlines

Here for Good Campaign

Housing for Kids

2024 Celebration of Philanthropy

Why Choose the CFMC vs a Commercial Donor Advised Fund?

Giving Together – Joe and Sheila Mark

Giving Matters – Spring 2024 Newsletter

2024 Women’s Fund Luncheon

My Scholarship Story – Lizeth Patena

Scholar Spotlight – Dayanara Preciado

Investing in Impact – 2023 Annual Report

Spirit of Giving – Mike and Mary Orradre

Strengthening Communities – Janet Shing CFMC Director of Grantmaking

LEAD Institute Alumni Spotlight

Dr. Juan P. Magaña Receives 2024 Alfred Diaz-Infante Award

CFMC Awards More than $2 Million in Storm Relief Grants

Sharing Success – Steve and Marti Diamond

The Southern Monterey County Foundation Grants More Than $23,000

Santa Cruz & Monterey Based Community Foundations Partner on Flood Relief for Pajaro

Making A Difference: Gordon Schacher

Relief. Recover. Rebuild.

Growing LEADers – LEAD Institute

Giving Matters – Spring 2023 Newsletter

2023 Women’s Fund Luncheon Inspires Giving and Action

Making the World Better: Daphne and Stuart Wells

Inspiring Philanthropy; Strengthening Communities – 2022 Annual Report

My Scholarship Story: Brandon Le

Growing Opportunity: Scholarships

Siembra Latinos Fund Announces Inaugural Alfred Diaz-Infante Award Recipient: Ernesto Vela, Ed.D.

Finnigan Scholarship Award Recipients

My Scholarship Story: Laura Rivera

Introducing the CNE Advisor Circle

SMCF Launches Campaign for the Future

2023 Celebration of Philanthropy Honors Martha Karstens

Siembra Latinos Celebration 2023

Caring for Community: Birt and Kathleen Johnson, Jr.

My Scholarship Story: Ismael Rocha

Asian American Hate – CFMC Commentary

“LOVE Big Sur” In Memory of Weston Call

VIDA Community Health Worker Program

Fire Impact Report – Rising Together

Inspired by Book ‘Caste,’ Group Works for Social Justice, Awards Scholarships

Mel and Regina Mason Honored with 2021 Distinguished Trustee Award

Designing a Legacy: Michael Reid

A Great Idea – The Jett Fighter Fund

Guide to Gift Planning

Salinas Inclusive Economic Development Initiative (SIEDI)

Guide to Leadership Transitions

Giving Local — John and Annette Romans

Bruce and Linda Taylor Honored

CFMC Creates Monterey County Storm Relief Fund

Community Fund for Carmel Valley Responds to Local Needs

Give Where You Live: Andy and Steffanie Smith

President’s Blog: Philanthropy as a Force for Good

Steve and Barbara Brooks: Honoring Neighbors

Lydia Villarreal Honored as 2019 Distinguished Trustee

Philanthropy Celebrated

Charles de Guigné Pebble Beach Estate Gift Creates $18 Million Charitable Legacy

About the CFMC – Did You Know?

The Adventure of Giving: Michael and Gloria Ipson

President’s Blog: Front Row Seat to Generosity

Leslie Mulford: Flexibility with IRA Giving

My Scholarship Story: Jesus Floriano-Ramirez

COVID-19 Relief Fund

President’s Blog: Meeting Community Need

Monterey County Fire Relief Fund Created

Monterey County Fire Relief Fund Grants $165,165

CFMC Awards More Than $3 Million in COVID-19 Grants

Stories of Legacy Giving

Paying it Forward: Judy Guzman Krueger

Composing A Legacy – Marty Wolf