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PCF Programs

Our grantmaking and scholarship programs fuel local nonprofits and help create vital educational pathways. With deep roots in the Greater Pasadena area and a forward-looking vision, we invest in people and organizations that make our region more vibrant, equitable, and resilient.

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Uplifting Nonprofits

Grantmaking

With the help of donors’ generous investment in our work, our grantmaking programs respond to urgent challenges, build nonprofits’ capacity, advance compelling initiatives, and support long-term community growth and resilience.

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Educational Pathways

Scholarships

Scholarship programs at PCF play a vital role in expanding educational opportunities for students who might otherwise face financial barriers. By investing in local talent, these programs uplift individuals and strengthen the community’s long-term growth and resilience.

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Collective Voices

Community Insight

As we plan and grow our programs, we regularly leverage expert voices for a range of issues while also including those with lived experiences. We invite community members to participate in grant committees and scholarship application reviews, partner with civic officials on initiatives, and regularly call on the expertise of nonprofit leaders.

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Featured News and Stories

We believe strong communities thrive when philanthropy tackles real needs. To create lasting impact in Greater Pasadena, we focus on six key areas that that drive opportunity, build resilience, and improve well-being.

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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