FUND PROFILE

Michael R. Peevey & Carol J. Liu Endowment for Education

The Michael R. Peevey & Carol J. Liu Endowment for Education supports Pasadena Community Foundation’s grantmaking in education. Reflecting their lifelong dedication to public service and equity in education, the fund helps expand opportunities for students in under-resourced communities.

OVERVIEW

About the Fund

When Carol Liu and Mike Peevey decided to participate in Pasadena Community Foundation’s “Be 1” Campaign in 2013, they chose to create a permanent legacy for the Pasadena area by supporting PCF’s local grantmaking in the Impact Area of Education. The Michael R. Peevey & Carol J. Liu Endowment for Education is one of many examples of Carol and Mike’s lifelong dedication to inspiring and enriching students in Pasadena, and across California.

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Prior to serving in the California State Assembly and Senate, where she was Chair of the Senate Education Committee, Carol was a public school teacher for 17 years. In 2002, Mike was appointed president of the California Public Utilities Commission, where he oversaw the creation of the California Emerging Technology Fund, a nonprofit organization dedicated to closing the “Digital Divide” in underserved communities through improved access, adoption, and education. Both Carol and Mike are long-time supporters of their alma mater, University of California, Berkeley, and believe deeply in the power of public education. “

“Education is an equalizer. With PCF’s commitment to supporting education in under-resourced communities, we know that our endowment will open doors and provide students with opportunities to thrive for decades to come.”

Carol Liu

Grantmaking Impact

Through this fund, PCF has been able to

  • Support flexibility
  • Allows PCF to direct resources when and where they are needed most, respond quickly to emerging needs, and fill funding gaps that restricted gifts can’t cover.
  • Provide sustained funding
    Offer consistent financial support for local nonprofits addressing academic achievement and youth development.
  • 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 education access and youth success.

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