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Impact Areas

Community & Economic Development

We help foster a healthy and thriving community by directing funding to affordable housing development, disaster relief, workforce training for individuals, and public libraries.

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Funding priority

Affordable Housing

Launched in 2019, our Affordable Housing Initiative awards high-impact grants for projects that add much-needed shelter and beds, permanent supportive housing, and affordable home ownership in the Pasadena area. Project partners have included Habitat for Humanity, Salvation Army, and Heritage Housing Partners.

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Funding priority

Disaster Relief

Thanks to flexible, endowed resources, PCF is able to pivot funding quickly in emergencies. We have supported our community through two recent disasters: The Eaton Fire and the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Funding priority

Public Libraries

Through endowment funds and agency funds, we have long supported public libraries in the Greater Pasadena area as vital resource centers, gathering spaces for the public, and historical landmarks.

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Our Impact

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$2.5 million

Total awarded in Affordable Housing Initiative Grants since 2019, helping the creation of 150+ new housing units.

$72+ million

Total funds raised in support the Eaton Fire Relief & Recovery Fund and the Altadena Builds Back Foundation

$50,000

2024 Capital Campaign Grant to support the restoration of the Bob Lucas Memorial Library in Altadena.

$50,000

In support of upgrades to Southern California Public Radio/LAist’s Crawford Family Theater over two years.

$5.7 million

Since 2021, PCF has supported the local community with $5.7 million in grants to 44 organizations through its Community & Economic Development focus.

Community & Economic Development Donors and Funds

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Women at Work

An endowment fund that helps women sustainable employment.

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Altadena Library Foundation Endowment

A PCF fund that strengthens and supports library services for the residents of Altadena.

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Shrivastava Family Endowment

A couple passionate about the local workforce establishes the first endowment in PCF’s Community & Economic Development area of interest.

Featured News and Stories

Explore all the ways this area of interest has uplifted economic and community development in the Greater Pasadena area.

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Jun
20
Three generations of an African American family stand on a cleared lot in Altadena following the Eaton Fire

Foundation Awards Milestone Grant to Rebuild 22 Altadena Homes

This milestone investment marks the largest grant ever distributed from a PCF fund to date and represents an important step in long-term recovery efforts for Altadena residents impacted by the devastating Eaton Fire.
May
14

Khanh Russo Named PCF’s New President & CEO

The Board of Directors at the Pasadena Community Foundation (PCF) is honored to announce that following a nationwide search, Khanh Russo has been selected to serve as PCF’s next President and CEO following the retirement of Jennifer DeVoll. Khanh currently serves as Vice President of Policy and Innovation at the San Francisco Foundation (SFF), where […]
May
07

Generous Hearts Celebrate Jennifer DeVoll

Pasadena Community Foundation hosted a gorgeous and festive event on the evening of April 27 in celebration of Jennifer DeVoll, six weeks before her retirement as President/CEO of the Foundation in June. The Generous Hearts, Lasting Legacy Soirée honored Jennifer’s 22 years of advancing the mission and impact of PCF. It also showcased her own […]
Jun
20
Three generations of an African American family stand on a cleared lot in Altadena following the Eaton Fire

Foundation Awards Milestone Grant to Rebuild 22 Altadena Homes

This milestone investment marks the largest grant ever distributed from a PCF fund to date and represents an important step in long-term recovery efforts for Altadena residents impacted by the devastating Eaton Fire.
May
14

Khanh Russo Named PCF’s New President & CEO

The Board of Directors at the Pasadena Community Foundation (PCF) is honored to announce that following a nationwide search, Khanh Russo has been selected to serve as PCF’s next President and CEO following the retirement of Jennifer DeVoll. Khanh currently serves as Vice President of Policy and Innovation at the San Francisco Foundation (SFF), where […]
May
07

Generous Hearts Celebrate Jennifer DeVoll

Pasadena Community Foundation hosted a gorgeous and festive event on the evening of April 27 in celebration of Jennifer DeVoll, six weeks before her retirement as President/CEO of the Foundation in June. The Generous Hearts, Lasting Legacy Soirée honored Jennifer’s 22 years of advancing the mission and impact of PCF. It also showcased her own […]
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