Grantmaking
Fresno Regional Foundation works to improve lives in our community by encouraging philanthropy. We provide unique opportunities for individual donors, families, businesses, and other foundations to invest in programs that address a wide spectrum of economic, social, educational, cultural and environmental needs.
Grantmaking stories
Investing in the MET
In 2007, Fresno Regional Foundation granted $25,500 to the Fresno Philharmonic. Some of the grants were made possible through donor advised funds and some were awarded through our competitive grant application process. Six thousand children had the opportunity to learn about and experience the wonders of classical music through theMozart’s Magnificent Voyage program. Read more...
Donor advised funds
Mrs. Evelyn Ducoff opened an endowed Donor Advised Fund with the intention of recommending grants to the Chawanakee Unified School District in Madera County to support art and education programs. Read more...
Helping children read
ReadFresno is a project of One by One Leadership with the vision that every child will read at grade level by third grade. Through ReadFresno, children participating in reading improvement programs receive new books, encouragement and opportunities to thrive. Read more...
Expanding music's reach
In 2007, Fresno Regional Foundation granted $25,500 to the Fresno Philharmonic. Some of the grants were made possible through donor advised funds and some were awarded through our competitive grant application process. Six thousand children had the opportunity to learn about and experience the wonders of classical music through theMozart’s Magnificent Voyage program. Read more...
Giving through the Foundation
Fresno Regional Foundation helps donors achieve their charitable goals, and we serve as a bridge connecting philanthropy to community-based organizations that provide programs and services throughout the San Joaquin Valley.
Learn more about giving through the foundation.