2024 Women’s Fund Luncheon
More than 550 gathered for the 17th Annual Women’s Fund Luncheon to celebrate the power and progress of women. The luncheon took place Friday, May 17, 2024 at the Hyatt […]
My Scholarship Story – Lizeth Patena
Lizeth Patena graduated from Salinas High School in 2020 during the pandemic. She participated in Girls’ Health in Girls’ Hands (GHGH) and received GHGH Women’s Fund Scholarships to help her […]
Scholar Spotlight – Dayanara Preciado
Finding Her Voice Dayanara Preciado received three scholarships from the CFMC in 2023: the Ipson Tully Memorial Scholarship, Steve and Marti Diamond Scholarship and a College Futures Scholarship. She attends […]
Making the World Better: Daphne and Stuart Wells
“She’s Brooklyn, I’m Bronx,” says Stuart Wells of his wife Daphne. Meeting as youth, they were “both shot by cupid’s arrow” at the same time and married after their first […]
Inspiring Philanthropy; Strengthening Communities – 2022 Annual Report
If the Community Foundation for Monterey County is to be effective, if it is truly Inspiring Philanthopy; Strengthening Communities, it is because we’re a reflection of a powerful philanthropic […]
CFMC Awards More than $2 Million in Storm Relief Grants
The Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) created the Monterey County Storm Relief Fund on January 10 to assist communities impacted by the 2023 winter storms. The fund is a […]
My Scholarship Story: Brandon Le
Brandon Le, a freshman at UCLA born and raised in Seaside, has always been fascinated by how things work. “I’m really interested in problem solving,” he told us. “Ever since […]
Sharing Success – Steve and Marti Diamond
Giving adds another dimension to our life. We want to give people hope and opportunity that they wouldn’t otherwise have.” – Steve and Marti Diamond Steve and Marti Diamond both […]
Growing Opportunity: Scholarships
One of the ways the Community Foundation for Monterey County strengthens communities is through scholarship funds. The CFMC manages nearly 70 named scholarship funds established by individuals, families and businesses […]
The Southern Monterey County Foundation Grants More Than $23,000
The Southern Monterey County Foundation (SMCF) granted $23,815 in its most recent round of grantmaking to 14 organizations serving King City and points south. The SMCF is an affiliate fund […]