Scholarship Spotlight – Barbra Ann Wagner
At the Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC), every scholarship tells a story of perseverance, promise and impact and Barbra Ann Wagner is a shining example. Barbra Ann, a proud […]
Power of Legacy – Greg Chilton and Bob House
partners in giving Bob House and Greg Chilton exemplify a profound legacy of service, philanthropy and community leadership in Monterey County. Bob, a respected attorney, founded his law practice in […]
Rooted in Community – Steve and Kim McIntyre
rooted in community Steve McIntyre, a third-generation Californian, met Kim—a Minnesota native—after she moved to California and enrolled at Camarillo High School. The two became high school sweethearts and married […]
A Life of Adventure & Giving – Hank and Julie Armstrong
Hank and Julie Armstrong have lived a life filled with adventure and service. Though both were born in the same Pasadena hospital and attended Stanford at the same time, they […]
Grow. Grant. Lead. – 2024 Annual Report
Grow. Grant. Lead. That is the theme of the work detailed in our 2024 Annual Report. We invite you to learn about the many accomplishments made possible thanks to your […]
Mike Haynes – Making Local Impact
Mike Haynes, like his parents before him, was born and raised in Salinas. His father, Stanley, bought Cinderella Carpets in the late 1960s. Mike started working there during the summers […]
Community Foundation for Monterey County’s COAD (Community Organizations Active in Disaster) Launched
The Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) is proud to announce the official launch of Monterey County’s Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD), an initiative designed to enhance disaster preparedness, […]
Pajaro Community Grants Announced
PAJARO COMMUNITY GRANTS: $1,893,000 AWARDED FOR COMMUNITY RESILIENCE MONTEREY COUNTY, CA – December 18, 2024 The Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) announced that 23 organizations will receive a total […]
2024 Celebration of Philanthropy
Raymond H. Costa Receives Distinguished Trustee Award The Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) hosted its annual Celebration of Philanthropy on October 2, 2024 at The Club at Pasadera. Each year […]
Giving Together – Joe and Sheila Mark
Joe met Sheila in 1960, two months after Joe moved to Montreal to take a job in the investment field after graduating from Yale and serving in the Army. They […]