On April 29th, we hosted our first annual Generosity in Action event, bringing together past and present board members, committee members, fundholders, and supporters to celebrate the impact of community philanthropy. During the evening, we announced an exciting milestone: The Community Foundation has officially surpassed $100 million in charitable assets under stewardship. We also honored two remarkable leaders – Dr. Anneka Scranton, recipient of the Spark Award for her work with the Together for SLO County initiative, and founding board member Warren Sinsheimer, who received the 2026 Community Catalyst Award for more than 50 years of visionary service.
We reflected on a year of meaningful impact, driven by strong investment performance and steady donor support. In 2025, the Foundation awarded $6.59 million through 412 grants to 170 organizations, along with scholarships for 123 students. Our largest impact to date!
Looking ahead, we shared our continued focus on three strategic pillars:
• Give – activating more capital for local impact
• Lead – strengthening the nonprofit sector through collaboration and leadership
• Solve – addressing emerging needs like housing and healthcare through regional partnerships
Thank you to everyone who joined us. Your partnership and generosity made the evening truly meaningful.
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