Foundations are often measured in assets, and ours are growing. Our total assets now exceed $55 million, nearly 3 times more than when I began in 2005. Our long-term investment pool benefited from the first quarter investment return of 9.1%. Our short-term investment pool returned 2%.

Of course, our progress is measured in more than just assets. One glance at our Foundation calendar and you can see we take every opportunity to be a champion for the San Joaquin Valley. Our 15 member Board of Directors is highly involved in advancing our mission. Donors are telling their friends how they entrusted their charitable giving to the Foundation. Our staff works both in and out of the office to maximize the impact of our grantmaking. And our relationships with professional advisors are increasing the number of clients they refer to us for bequests and charitable legacies.

Last year was our 45th anniversary and also one of our strongest years ever. We have so much to share with you that I encourage you to subscribe to my weekly eNewsletter and follow us on Facebook. We look forward to sharing more with you about the New Era in Philanthropy for the San Joaquin Valley in our upcoming Annual Report. We are extremely optimistic about the future and our ability to fulfill our mission to improve the quality of life in the San Joaquin Valley through philanthropy.

I want to thank you for being part of this work.

As always, please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or comments.

Dan DeSantis, CEO
Fresno Regional Foundation

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13-Jul-2012
11:00 a.m. 
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944 East Perrin Ave, Fresno 93720
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03-Aug-2012
OPF due at 5 p.m.
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10-Aug-2012
Grant App due at 5:00 p.m.
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