Donor Testimonials
The Friends of the Library has entrusted its endowment with the half-century old Community Foundation for more than 10 years.
- Nancy Hunt-Coffees
The Community Foundation of the Verdugos helped me solve a charitable problem for my clients that will help local college kids for decades.
- John Gantus
My donor-advised fund had purchased library and computer equipment for Glenoaks Elementary.
- Leon Mayer
Serving on the 53-year-old Community Foundation’s Board was one of the most fun experiences in my professional life. I’d do it again.
- Charles Whitesell
After serving 6 years on the Board I believe in the Foundation’s ability to help far into the future.
- Jack Quinn
The Community Foundation’s reliability and stability will ensure that my clients’ scholarship will be used for decades.
- Jeff Kopczynski
I rely on the Community Foundation to help me uncover local ‘hidden charitable treasures’ that I can assist with. It’s a great feeling to know that you can help.
- Dave Greenbaum
My donor-advised fund is a tax- and business-wise way to focus my charitable giving.
- Jim Cashion
Bill and I are building an endowment fund with the Foundation in memory and in honor of our daughter, Cheryl.
- Mary Ann Plumley
Edna and I set up a donor-advised fund at the Community Foundation of the Verdugos to get our kids involved in philanthropy and our community.
- Ante Trinidad
Our donor-advised fund helps us take advantage of the Community Foundation’s experience in local philanthropy."
- Mercy and Mike Velazquez
I use the Community Foundation of the Verdugos to help me find causes that help people be self-reliant members of society
- Adel Luzuriaga
Susan and I use our donor-advised fund at the 53-year old Community Foundation of the Verdugos to manage our distributions as we pursue our philanthropic interests.
- Bill Boyd
Next Grant Proposal Deadline
The next grant application deadline is February 1, 2012. Please note that our grant deadlines for 2012 are February 1, June 1 and September 1.
Upcoming 2012 Scholarship
Info & Deadline

The scholarship application deadline is March 9, 2012.