501(c)3 Foundation

Return to Invest in Our Mission

As a business association, EDC is a 501(c)6 non-profit. We also have status as a 501(c)3 charitable non-profit, known as San Diego Regional Economic Development Foundation. Contributions to our foundation are used to support and cultivate quality employment opportunities for residents across San Diego County.

The foundation receives grants from other non-profits, foundations, individual donations, and corporate contributions.

Current initiatives & programs the foundation supports:

The foundation is currently accepting contributions to support our internship program, which offers paid work experience to first-generation college students. Many of the programs associated with EDC’s Inclusive Growth initiative are funded by grants awarded to the foundation including Advancing San Diego, the Anchor Collaborative, and more.

Board of Directors:

Chair
Tana Lorah
COO
Snake Oil Cocktail Company

Jacquie Furtado
Senior Director of Strategy & Outcomes
SDSU Academy for Professional Excellence

Pamela Gabriel
Senior Vice President, Market Executive for San Diego
Bank of America

Kim McDougal
Senior Vice President of Social Services
YMCA of San Diego County

Diana Puetz
Vice President, Public Affairs
San Diego Padres

Adolfo Ventura
Vice President & Chief Programs and Operations Officer
MAAC

Get in touch:

Jennifer Henry Storm
Jennifer Henry Storm

Executive Director, Foundation