AAUW East County Legacy Foundation Fund
The American Association of University Women works nationwide to promote equity for women and girls. With more than 18,000 members in California, AAUW-CA is among the most active and diverse organizations for women in the state. The AAUW East County Legacy Foundation Fund will assist in promoting the AAUW mission, specifically through awarding scholarships and through community involvement.
MTACSD - Helen B. Goodlin Fund
The MTACSD - Helen B. Goodlin Fund annually awards scholarships to young musicians of San Diego County. Each year, more than 60 junior and senior high school students audition for the prestigious awards. Administered by the Music Teachers’ Association of California, San Diego Branch, the fund awards scholarships funded by the
interest from the fund.
Hindman Family Scholarship Fund
The Hindman Family Scholarship Fund offers scholarships to graduating high school seniors who will attend a two-year, trade or vocational school. Established by the estate of Robert E. and Lora Loraine Hindman, the scholarship will be available to students who have demonstrated a commitment to serving their community.
Arthur J. Jessop Memorial Fund
This fund is in memory of Arthur J. Jessop, who loved sailing and enjoyed seeing youth learn the sport. It has been established to support the San Diego Yacht Club Foundation’s youth sailing program, so future generations will learn to enjoy this wonderful sport. The youth program at the SDYC supports teams from many high schools, making sailing available to youth from all over San Diego.
Charlie Jones Fund
Charlie Jones, sportscaster.
The late Charlie Jones spent more than 45 years as a professional broadcaster and an unprecedented 38 years as an AFL and NFL play-by-play announcer. At NBC, Jones announced 28 different sports and three Olympic Games. In 1997, Jones was honored with the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s distinguished Pete Rozelle Radio-Television Award. He was the author of more than seven books, including Heaven Can Wait: Surviving Cancer and The New York Times bestseller What Makes Winners Win. A long-time La Jollan, Charlie was always generous with his time and talent, often volunteering his majestic voice to help nonprofits raise money and awareness. It gave him great joy to help those less fortunate than himself, and bring smiles to strangers with random acts of kindness. It was his hope to continue to make a difference in the lives of others by creating an endowment fund at The San Diego Foundation.
Rozella E. O’Bryant Animal Fund
The Rozella E. O’Bryant Animal Fund was established to benefit the Zoological Society of San Diego, the San Diego Humane Society & SPCA, the Friends of the Sea Otters, and two Yorkshire Terrier organizations. Rozella had a passion for animals throughout her life, especially for her beloved dogs. She retired as a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy and lived for many years in Tierrasanta.
Ann Parode Fund
Board member Robert Dynes with past Board members Mary Walshok, Jerome Katzin, and Ann Parode Dynes.
After practicing law for 35 years, Ann Parode retired in 2007 to spend more time having fun with her husband. She was born in the Los Angeles area, and has lived west of Pacific Coast Highway virtually all her life. With a long history of community service, Ann’s volunteer work while serving as executive vice president and general counsel at San Diego Trust & Savings Bank enabled her to appreciate the many people who work to improve their communities in San Diego County. She also witnessed the spirit of philanthropy during her tenure on The San Diego Foundation board of governors, including serving as board president. Ann currently serves on the board of Voices for Children, and has served on the boards for the Girard Foundation, the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Diego, and Senior Community Centers, among several other professional and charitable organizations. The Ann Parode Fund is an advised endowment that was developed to support general charitable purposes, including the preservation and expansion of wildlife habitats in San Diego County and the protection and caring for wild, domesticated, farm, and other animals living in San Diego County. Another purpose of this fund is to distribute a gift from Ann’s eventual estate that will seed legacy funds Ann developed on behalf of her friends and family, who will have the pleasure of making charitable grants to organizations of their choice.
San Diego Community College District Endowment Fund
This endowment trust was established as a means of supporting a permanent endowment fund held for the benefit of the San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) and its auxiliary organization, the San Diego Community College Auxiliary Organization. As the second-largest community college district in California and one of the largest in the nation, the SDCCD serves 100,000+ students each semester in classes and programs leading to university transfer, general education, mastery of basic skills, and employment. This endowment was established to further the educational activities and mission of the district and to benefit the students of City College, Mesa College, Miramar College, and continuing education.
Barbara Snodgrass Mau Fund
The Barbara Snodgrass Mau Fund for the Common Good of the San Diego region will support unrestricted grantmaking by the board of governors of The San Diego Foundation. This will help The San Diego Foundation respond to community needs as they arise and expand the information available to other funds and donors.
Joan M. Stevens Fund I and Joan M. Stevens Fund II
Joan M. Stevens retired to La Jolla in 1976 after 18 years of building her business in Long Grove, Illinois. Here, she became an active member of the community and enthusiastic volunteer. She was particularly involved with the San Diego Humane Society, the Zoological Society of San Diego, and the Scripps Stevens Cancer Center, where she served as a member of the board. With the help of major gifts from her estate, Joan M. Stevens Funds I and II were endowed to continue Joan’s dedication in perpetuity. The first fund will benefit the Humane Society and Zoological Society, the second will benefit the Scripps Cancer Center.
Swansen Family Foundation
The Swansen Family Foundation was established to assist youth, helping them grow into responsible adults and engaged citizens who will contribute proudly to the community. The Swansen family is also involved in youth sports, mentoring, and community development. This foundation represents a family tradition of giving, which will grow through the years reflecting the causes and passion of each new generation.
The San Diego Foundation expresses our utmost gratitude for the following funds also established during this past
fiscal year.
The Bird Foundation
Rebecca Grossenbacher Legacy Fund
Emil and Esther Guttman Fund
Judge Napoleon A. Jones, Jr. Fund
Rivkin Family Fund II
RSF Open Space Fund