The mission of the Community Foundation is to inspire philanthropy and be a catalyst for strengthening communities throughout Monterey County. We partner with individuals, families and businesses to create charitable funds to help them realize their philanthropic vision. We have granted more than $137 million to hundreds of nonprofits in the areas of arts and culture, community and social services, health, education, animal welfare, environment, and historic preservation. Through the Center for Nonprofit Excellence we offer leadership development training, workshops and other resources to strengthen local nonprofits and grassroots groups. Stay connected on Facebook www.facebook.com/cfmco Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/cfmco Check out our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/cfmontereycounty

We provide resources for people to do good. We're your local community foundation in Santa Cruz County, California. We have total assets over $135 million and awarded over $5.8 million in grants in 2017. We connect with donors, professional advisors and nonprofit leaders to provide them with the resources and tools they need. In 2010, we opened the Jack & Peggy Baskin Center for Philanthropy, which received Gold Level LEED certification for the U.S. Green Building Council.

What began as a golf game between friends in 1937, Monterey Peninsula Foundation has consistently hosted world-class golf charity events, using the proceeds to power positive community change across Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz Counties. Our mission, and everything we do, centers on golf and giving. Monterey Peninsula Foundation stages two celebrated golf tournaments: the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am on the PGA TOUR and the PURE Insurance Championship at Pebble Beach, a PGA TOUR Champions event. Each year, the community investments that stem each of these golf tournaments support hundreds of nonprofits working to impact thousands of lives in the Central Coast region in California.

Hospice Giving Foundation is an independent grant-making foundation exclusively focused on end-of-life care and preparedness. Unaffiliated with a direct patient care provider, Hospice Giving Foundation is the primary funder of a spectrum of qualified nonprofit agencies that deliver compassionate end-of-life care in Monterey and San Benito Counties. Since 1997, Hospice Giving Foundation has awarded grants totaling almost $31 million. Through our community education, professional education, and end-of-life resources, Hospice Giving Foundation provides a platform for the conversation about death and dying to increase people’s understanding, acceptance, and preparedness. Understanding that each of us may find some approaches more accessible than others, Hospice Giving Foundation’s outreach programming employs varied methods, including workshops, talks, dinner conversations, online tools, and creative media. HG Foundation serves the community by investing in service providers and relevant community education to ensure needed services are available throughout our community; for all in our community. Hospice Giving Foundation’s singular focus gives our communities a unique and valuable resource. Through our philanthropy programs we strive for highest donor satisfaction and are careful stewards of donor funds. Under the leadership and fiduciary guidance of our Board of Directors, HG Foundation is sustained by strategic investments, carefully disbursement of funds, and by being responsive to the changing healthcare landscape.

Responsible for the writing and implementation of natural resource management plans projects in a diversity of large wilderness landscapes in Monterey County. Manages habitats among a matrix of complex ecosystems that include Big Sur, Carmel Valley, Sierra de Salinas, Arroyo Seco, and coastal dunes in the Monterey Bay Dune Complex, using integrated management that includes ranching, agriculture, prescribed fire, and other management tools. Writes grants for all projects to implement under the auspices of management plans. Also serves as the GIS coordinator for the Big Sur Land Trust.

"Our Mission is to inspire and empower the youth of Monterey County to realize their full potential to become responsible, healthy, productive and successful citizens."​ Boys & Girls Clubs strive to instill… a sense of competence... the feeling there are things boys and girls can do, and do well. a sense of usefulness... the opportunity to do something of value for other people. a sense of belonging... a setting where an individual knows he or she has a place where he or she “fits”, and is accepted. a sense of power or influence...a chance to be heard and to influence decisions. When our strategy is fully implemented, the self-esteem of girls and boys is enhanced and an environment is created which helps them achieve their full potential.

Del Mesa Carmel is a consumer services company based out of 500 Del Mesa Carmel, Carmel, California, United States.

The California Association of Nonprofits (CalNonprofits) is the voice for California's nonprofit community. We are a statewide policy alliance of more than 10,000 organizations, representing and promoting California's growing nonprofit sector. We sponsor the annual California Nonprofits Day in Sacramento, and commissioned the landmark study: Causes Count: "The Economic Power of California's Nonprofit Sector."​ Causes Count - New Findings! was published in 2019. Other work we engage in to nurture the nonprofit environment in California include the Nonprofit Student Debt Project, Nonprofit Overhead Project, Vote with Your Mission, and we're one of three partners who launched Grant Advisor. Follow our page to be in the know about all things nonprofit in California. We share upcoming events, discussions, webinars, policy updates, and more. www.calnonprofits.org. PS: Want to make sure you don't miss anything? Join our list: https://goo.gl/tyBdJh

WSRCA is dedicated to promoting professionalism by providing leadership for the benefit of its members. The success of each member is continually enhanced by providing: -Industry education, specific to the western United States -A forum for information exchange -A means for industry problem identification and resolution -Regular communications through newsletter and trade publications -An industry liaison between manufacturers and contractors -An annual convention and trade show, the Western Roofing Expo -The pursuit of the highest industry standards for the West

We all want Monterey County to be a place where children succeed, people are financially stable and each of us can all lead healthy, productive lives. To achieve these goals, UWMC is focused on helping families achieve Financial Stability. We do this in a variety of ways. First, we're helping families access quality, affordable Child Care and Housing. In addition, we provide connections - for people searching for help as well as those who want to give their time and talent to solve problems. Why Child Care and Housing? For six out of 10 families in Monterey County, these two expenses account for 50% or more of their monthly budget. These families are struggling. It's difficult for them to build assets and get ahead. By focusing on these two tough issues, United Way will help families achieve real, longterm stability. And that benefits us all. To tackle these complex problems, UWMC is bringing together diverse segments of the community – business, government, nonprofits and faith-based groups. Together, we’ll take a sustained, multi-faceted approach to create lasting solutions. We all have a stake and a part to play. The results will be visible change and long-term impact. Join us and be part of the change. Give. Advocate. Volunteer. LIVE UNITED

Second Harvest is the oldest food bank in California and is a founding member of Feeding America. In our community’s efforts to ease food-insecurity, we recognize our donors, we celebrate our volunteers, we’re thankful for our partners and staff, and we truly see all our neighbors. WE are the Food Bank. Our mission is to inspire and support Santa Cruz County to provide nourishment for all community members.

Local, vital and multifaceted, Grey Bears promotes good nutrition, activity and social connection as the perfect recipe for healthy aging. Providing leadership in all aspects of a sustainable nonprofit with a $3.5 million annual budget. Programs include:- Healthy Food Program delivering weekly grocery bags of fresh produce and healthy staples to 4,000+ Santa Cruz County seniors, families and farmworkers.- Recycling centers (including e-waste) at Chanticleer Avenue, Buena Vista Landfill and Ben Lomond Transfer Station that divert 7,500 tons of materials from landfills each year;- Repurposing, repairing and refurbishing donated household items, computers, electronic, books, hardware, medical and more in Thrift Store and online platforms.- Transforming program food scraps into 15 tons of high grade compost each year that augments local gardens;- Weekly classes including Chair Yoga, Spanish, cooking, one-on-one tech tutoring, Senior Support Groups, Repair Cafes and annual luncheon events.- Voted Best Nonprofit, Best Used Bookstore, Best Green Business, Best Thrift Store and Best Hero Organization by readers of Good Times, Santa Cruz Sentinal, and Santa Cruz Waves; Aptos Chamber Organization of the Year; Be the Difference Organization of the Year.- Executing development programs, including fund development, foundation and corporate grants, annual giving, individual donations and upcoming Capital Campaign.Learn more at www.greybears.org.