About the Foundation

San Mateo County Association of REALTORS® Foundation

The SAMCAR Foundation was created to benefit housing-related causes throughout San Mateo County. The SAMCAR Foundation is a separate 501(c)3 Public Benefit Corporation, that operates under a separate set of By-laws. The SAMCAR Foundation’s Board of Trustees is selected from among the SAMCAR Directors. The SAMCAR Foundation is funded through the generous contributions of its REALTOR® and Affiliate members, and friends.

Since its inception, the SAMCAR Foundation has focused its charitable efforts towards benefiting organizations and programs that strive to make San Mateo County a more livable, affordable and thriving community. Through its work, the SAMCAR Foundation has made significant financial contributions enhancing quality of life throughout San Mateo County. The SAMCAR Foundation also supports and encourages grassroots member-organized efforts that enhance the quality of life in our neighborhoods.

Our REALTOR® members and Affiliates are proud to contribute to this important and worthy endeavor.

Mission
Assisting individuals within our community in enhancing their quality of life through financial programs, education, and housing-related initiatives and activities.

Vision
Striving to provide a roof over every head in San Mateo County.

Chair
Suzan Getchell-Wallace, Coldwell Banker Fahey Properties
Phone: (650) 359-4904
Email: suzan.getchell@coldwellbanker.com

Board of  Trustees
Jennifer Tasto, Property Services
Sue Vaterlaus, RE/MAX Dolphin
Olivia Tam Edwards, CRS, McGuire Real Estate
Eric Berggren, Intero Real Estate Services
Robert Brisbane, McGuire Real Estate
John Clifford, Clifford Real Estate
Bobbi Decker, Intero Real Estate Services
Phillip Houston, Coldwell Banker
Karon Knox, Prudential California Realty
Edgar Tulcanaza, SOL Property Management & Loans
Anne Oliva, Marshall Realty
Dennis Pantano, Pantano Properties
Diane Wilson, Prudential California Realty
David Zigal, David Zigal, REALTOR®

San Mateo County Association of REALTORS® Foundation Bylaws (PDF)

Press Releases

July 21, 2008
REALTORS® Host Annual Charity Golf Tournament to Benefit Community Programs

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