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, […]
Giving Matters – Spring 2025 Newsletter
The Spring 2025 edition of our Giving Matters newsletter includes a message from Community Foundation for Monterey County President/CEO Dan Baldwin and the latest news including: Annual Grants surpass $44 […]
Sal and Ada Lucido – Preserving a Legacy
Our Vision “By our family sharing a bit of our story we hope that others will be motivated to share theirs and be inspired to give to others. As a […]
Center for Nonprofit Excellence Announces 2025 LEAD Institute Cohort
28 Nonprofit Leaders Selected from Monterey,San Benito and Santa Cruz Counties Monterey County, California — The Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) selected 28 emerging nonprofit managers to join the […]
Offering $1.5 million in Scholarships to Local Students
Many Monterey County students aspire to attend college, but the cost of higher education keeps them from achieving that dream. The Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) works with generous […]
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 […]