Behind these is a lifelong commitment to making the San Diego ...

Charitable Giving & Donor LeadershipJon Henderson Memorial Scholarship recipient Vikram Joshi, and David Schofield.Escondido - Quality of Life FundCity officials of the City of Escondido established a charitable foundationallowing businesses and individuals to donate to specific programs or forspecial equipment. This fund was established to support programs andservices in the areas of recreation, older adults and parks within theCity of Escondido.Global Disaster Relief FundThe San Diego Foundation created the Global Disaster Relief Fund tofacilitate charitable giving to foreign countries after a disaster. The GlobalDisaster Relief Fund supported relief, recovery and rebuilding efforts inthe areas affected by the massive Japan earthquake and tsunami.George and Paula HauerFoundationGeorge and Paula are longtime residents and business owners in thecommunity of La Jolla. Interested in art, travel, environment, and food,they established this foundation to serve the general charitable purposesthat they care about and support.Hoffman Family FoundationTrevor and Tracy Hoffman established their foundation to educate theiryoung children about the importance of giving back to the community.They look forward to supporting youth in the San Diego region, viascholarships and other programs helping at-risk children. Trevor is wellknownas a “closer” and is the Major League Baseball all-time leader insaves. Tracy is a former Buffalo Bills cheerleader and also worked inreal estate.Lisa, Dara, Seth and Steven Pite.Jacob Hanna, Sr. Scholarship FundThis scholarship was established by Nabil and Gayda Hanna. Jacob Hannaspent more than 40 years educating young students. His dedication,passion and commitment to education, especially to science, inspiredmany of his students to pursue careers in science. This scholarship wasestablished to honor Mr. Hanna and his contribution to education.Jon Henderson MemorialScholarship FundThe fund was established as outlined in Jon’s will to give back to theorganization that provided him so much joy. This fund will honor theKappa Sigma fraternity that he loved, and help undergraduate studentsaffiliated with Kappa Sigma in the greater San Diego area by providingtwo annual scholarships to undergraduates who display the scholasticachievements, leadership skills and support of the community that Jon sohighly valued.The Karen and Rob FundThe Karen and Rob Fund was established to celebrate the marriage ofKaren Begin and Robert Hutsel. Rob and Karen believe in the importanceof family philanthropy and have created this fund to advance creativityand strengthen communities where ecosystems, culture and peopleare valued. It is their goal that each grant from this fund, no matter theamount, will leave a significant mark on the operations, programs orprojects of the nonprofit organizations they support.Sharon Kern FoundationThis fund was established to support the philanthropic and charitablegoals of the Dennis and Sharon Kern family in loving memory ofSharon Kern, including, but not limited, to activities and organizationsbenefitting women such as the Imperial Valley and San Diego chapters ofthe P.E.O. Sisterhood and culinary education.10 | The San Diego Foundation 2011 Annual Report givingteam@sdfoundation.org