Welcome
The guiding concept of the foundation is that individuals who are not normally philanthropic can donate small amounts of money which when aggregated can be used to make a difference and ordinary people can create miracles.
The primary activity of the organization is granting funds to established charitable organizations and individuals with urgent needs in response to a catastrophic event. The organization conducts this activity by meeting as a board whenever a request is made or a needy recipient identified.
Over the past years, we have collected funds for the Foundation through the generous support of our friends and their guests at events.
Our Mission
The mission of the Rob Benzon Foundation is to honor the memory of a dear friend and vibrant member of the LGBT community by turning his tragic death at 31 into a positive force for the many lives he continues to touch.
The Foundation achieves our mission primarily by providing unexpected help and hope to those suffering from a personal catastrophic event in our San Diego community. Secondarily, we support local charitable causes, especially those benefiting the youth and/or LGBT community.
The Foundation harnesses the power of community philanthropy by aggregating small contributions from ordinary people to create extraordinary relief, all in Rob’s memory.
Contributions at Work
Find out about our recent grant recipients:
• The Asian And Pacific Islander Community Aids Project (APICAP)
• Scott Carlson Annual Thanksgiving Dinner
Read what our recipients are saying about the Rob Benzon Foundation:
• The Center Youth Housing Project
• Lyly Koenig Breast Cancer Fund
• From Janyce Gentry
• From
Patrick Ivison
Questions or Comments? Please Contact Us:
info@robbenzon.org
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