The Spring 2026 edition of our Giving Matters newsletter includes a reflection on 2025 from Community Foundation for Monterey County President/CEO Dan Baldwin, who announced his plans to retire in 2026 after a successor is found, plus the latest news:
- Record $51.9 million granted in 2025
- Supporting Our Neighbors: Meeting Urgent Needs in Monterey County
- Monterey County Gives! – $17.1 million raised, supporting more than 200 local nonprofits
- Honoring a Legacy of Women in Science – The Shahin Hormozi Anable Scholarship
- Monterey County Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD) is advancing Countywide disaster readiness
- New Funds and Legacy Society Members
- Giving Together – Ken and Mary Wright share their philanthropic journey
- Event round up for: Legacy Society Luncheon
- The Center for Nonprofit Excellence’s (CNE) Board Empowerment Program Begins Year 2
- LEAD Institute celebrates it’s 15 cohort in 2026
- Tickets and sponsorship opportunities available now for the 19th Annual Women Fund Luncheon on Friday, May 8, 2026
The CFMC knows the nonprofit community, knows the players. Their advice and expertise is much appreciated and helps guide our giving plans.” – Ken and Mary Wright
The CFMC knows the nonprofit community, knows the players. Their advice and expertise is much appreciated and helps guide our giving plans.” 