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Foundation Council
This council is tasked with appropriating grant requests as well as recommending newer allocations for the Foundation Funds.
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Chair
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Vice Chair
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Staff Liaison
Published: June 15, 2026
SAMCAR Foundation Grants $10,000 to Local Charities in Q2 2026
At their May meeting, SAMCAR Foundation Trustees approved second quarter (Q2) grants to two organizations -- $5,000 each to Rebuilding Together Peninsula and Society of St. Vincent de Paul of San Mateo County -- for a total amount of $10,000, with funds donated by SAMCAR members.
Published: December 26, 2025
SAMCAR Foundation Donates Over $36,000 in 2025
2025 Giving Report
In 2025, the SAMCAR Foundation awarded more than $36,000 in grants and donations to a dozen charities in San Mateo County thanks in large part to the generous support of SAMCAR members and sponsors. Read more for a detailed report of 2025 charitable giving.
Published: March 04, 2025
SAMCAR Foundation Grants $8,000 to Local Charities in Q1
At their February meeting, SAMCAR Foundation Trustees approved Q1 grants to two organizations -- $5,000 to Rebuilding Together Peninsula and $3,000 to Nuestra Casa -- for a total amount of $8,000, with funds donated by SAMCAR members. Read more about the services each of these organizations provides in San Mateo County and how their work aligns with the SAMCAR Foundation's mission.
Published: December 26, 2024
SAMCAR Foundation Donates $27,000 in 2024
2024 Giving Report
In 2024, the SAMCAR Foundation awarded $27,000 in grants and donations to numerous charities in San Mateo County thanks in large part to the generous support of SAMCAR members and sponsors. Read more for a detailed report of 2024 charitable giving.
Published: March 01, 2024
SAMCAR Foundation Donates over $51,000 in 2023
2023 Giving Report
In 2023, the SAMCAR Foundation awarded $51,700 in grants and donations to numerous charities in San Mateo County thanks in large part to the generous support of SAMCAR members and sponsors. Read more for a detailed report of 2023 charitable giving.
Published: March 07, 2023
SAMCAR Foundation Donates over $54,000 in 2022
2022 Giving Report
In 2022, the SAMCAR Foundation awarded $54,000 in grants and donations to numerous charities in San Mateo County thanks in large part to the generous support of SAMCAR members and sponsors. Read more for a detailed report of 2022 charitable giving.