FUND PROFILE

Margaret Leong Checca Endowment for the Arts

The Margaret Leong Checca Endowment supports Pasadena Community Foundation’s grantmaking in arts and culture. Guided by Margaret’s passion for the arts, this fund ensures lasting support for local creative organizations and programs.

OVERVIEW

About the Fund

The Margaret Leong Checca Endowment supports Pasadena Community Foundation’s grantmaking in the Impact Area of Arts & Culture. This is a Fund for Pasadena, which benefits local organizations working to sustain and uplift our community.

“My passion is the arts, and so my endowment is restricted to supporting arts and culture locally. I trust PCF to identify and support worthy organizations and programs as they emerge and change. It is a way to leave a legacy for Pasadena while directing the grants to an area I care about.”

Margaret Leong Checca

Detail shot of an Art Deco-style building showing detailed friezes and brickwork

Grantmaking Impact

Through this fund, PCF has been able to

  • Provide sustained funding
  • Offer consistent financial support for local nonprofits addressing arts education and cultural enrichment.
  • Enhance community programs
  • Empower organizations to expand their services and reach more individuals in need.
  • Promote long-term solutions
  • Invest in programs that not only provide immediate relief but also work towards sustainable solutions for access to arts and culture.

Contact Us

For more information about PCF giving opportunities, please contact
Pasadena Community Foundation
301 E. Colorado Blvd., Suite 810
Pasadena, CA., 91101
626.796.2097
pcfstaff@pasadenacf.org