A Journey of Giving: David & Marylu Mesa
Committed to Community, Together David and Marylu Mesa’s journey of giving is deeply rooted in family values and a shared commitment to community. Both native Californians, they saw generosity modeled early on by their parents. “It was just the way we grew up,” says Marylu. David was raised in San Juan Bautista and built a […]
Here for Good Fund
Be Here for Good – Invest in Your Community Foundation Your investment helps the Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) respond to changing circumstances to meet critical needs of our community. Whether it’s strengthening our nonprofits through grants, raising funds through Monterey County Gives!, or responding to disasters such as wildfires and floods, the CFMC […]
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 first-generation Otter at CSU Monterey Bay majoring in Business Administration, is a recipient of the Steve and Marti Diamond Scholarship of the CFMC. Raised in […]
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 Salinas in 1967. His son, Greg Chilton, joined him in the firm, which became Chilton & House Inc., serving the community for over three decades. […]
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 in 1980 while both were studying in Fresno. Kim pursued a career in dental hygiene, while Steve followed a path into viticulture. A professor at […]
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 didn’t meet until their twenties. Julie was on a publicity tour for her PR job at Marine World/Africa USA with a tiger cub in tow. […]
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 support. CFMC 2024 Annual Report (PDF) View Flipbook Highlights include: Record $44.4 million granted including Pajaro Community Grants and $1.8 million in scholarships Community leadership […]
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 in high school and the family business became his lifelong career after graduating from Salinas High in 1980. (Fun fact: As a senior, he was […]
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, response and recovery efforts throughout Monterey County. The CFMC’s COAD brings together a diverse network of nonprofit organizations, faith-based groups, government agencies and community partners […]
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 Million Pajaro Community Grants Awarded Monterey County Gives! raises $14.2 Million SIEDI Initiative Update Partners in Giving – Giff and Pam Lehman Story COAD (Community […]