Learn how Foundation donor Jim Wermers and his neighbors are leading a community-driven, philanthropic movement to revitalize Borrego Springs.
Jim Wermers Leads Philanthropic Movement to Enhance Borrego Springs
Category: Donor Stories
Carl Crider & Carol Clause Take Action to Support Humanitarian Crisis at the Border
Learn how San Diego Foundation philanthropists Carl Crider and Carol Clause are taking action after witnessing the humanitarian crisis unfold at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Amid Tragedy, San Diego Philanthropist Bob Wilson Gives $1.1 Million to Help Wildfire Survivors
Learn how Bob Wilson, longtime donor with the Escondido Charitable Foundation and The San Diego Foundation, brought some positivity to individuals whose lives were impacted by the Camp Fire.
Giving Back is a Family Affair for the Anklesarias
Learn how the Anklesaria family is living proof that philanthropy can serve a deep and powerful purpose for parents and their children.
Susan Gephardt’s Legacy Smells of Roses
Through her endowment fund, V. Susan Gephardt's philanthropic ongoing legacy helps enrich the visitor experience in Balboa Park and the iconic Rose Garden.
Sue Randerson Helps Develop Next Generation of Environmental Stewards
Learn how Sue Randerson became a longtime champion for connecting, protecting and increasing access to San Diego's outdoors through her philanthropy.
Diane Johnson: Champion for an Equitable & Just Society
Learn how philanthropist Diane Johnson's legacy fund is helping low-income and first-generation San Diego students prepare for, pay for and persist through college.
Pat & Chris Weil Strengthen the Future for Hundreds of San Diego Students
Discover how Pat and Chris Weils' philanthropy is the perfect example of a broader charitable movement that is bridging the education gap among underserved communities.
Barbara Monroe: From Hollywood Star to Community Hero
A Hollywood star during the silent film era, Barbara Monroe established a legacy scholarship fund at The San Diego Foundation that now helps hundreds of local students pursue higher education.
Karen McElliott Leaves Life-Saving Legacy After Family Tragedy
Learn how the sudden death of Karen McElliott's husband from cardiac arrest helped lead to the creation of San Diego Project Heart Beat and save the lives of San Diegans region-wide.
