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Pitzer Family Endowment

The Pitzer Family Endowment is an unrestricted fund that supports PCF’s local grantmaking and reflects Gloria and Donald Pitzer’s desire to build a lasting legacy in their hometown. Established in 2004, the fund honors Gloria’s lifelong connection to Pasadena and her deep appreciation for the Foundation’s mission.

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About the Fund

Gloria and Donald Pitzer established the Pitzer Family Endowment because they liked the idea of building a legacy in their hometown. Raised in Pasadena, Gloria decided to become a lawyer while in the 8th grade at McKinley Junior High. Somewhere along the way, she managed to meet a local boy named Don, an engineer. As an estate planning attorney and past member of the Board of PCF, Gloria had long been familiar with the work of the Foundation. This unrestricted endowment, established in 2004, supports local PCF’s grantmaking programs.

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Grantmaking Impact

Through this fund, PCF has been able to

Provide sustained funding
Offer consistent financial support for our local grantmaking programs throughout Greater Pasadena.
Enhance community programs
Empower organizations to expand their services and reach more individuals in need.
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.

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Pasadena Community Foundation
301 E. Colorado Blvd., Suite 810
Pasadena, CA., 91101
626.796.2097
pcfstaff@pasadenacf.org

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