120 Monterey County GIVES! 2025 mcgives.com for K-6 students from Salinas, trips that are often these kids’ first ocean experience. The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Foundation also coordinates kayak-powered Team OCEAN and land-based Bay Net volunteers, who provide nature education and wildlife monitoring. “For the 4 million annual visitors to Cannery Row, the health and beauty of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary is priceless. We simply would not have the vibrant economy and visitor experience we currently enjoy were it not for a clean and accessible marine environment. The hotels, restaurants, shops and other vendors along Cannery Row understand and appreciate this connection.” -Ted Balestreri MONTEREY WATERKEEPER Year Founded: 2021 Paid Staff and Volunteers: 2 paid, 25 volunteers Budget: $175,586 (831) 204-1381 montereywaterkeeper.org BIG IDEA: The perspective at Monterey Waterkeeper is that everyone deserves drinking water, clean rivers and access to coastal waters for all communities. They achieve these Big Ideas by inspiring and empowering community members to advocate for clean, accessible water—including pursuing litigation when necessary to safeguard water resources. Monterey Waterkeeper also hosts outdoor education trips to the Salinas River, Elkhorn Slough and Monterey Bay ecosystems. Since 2022, this nonprofit has reached nearly 650 kids and families through these hands-on field trips, forging a connection to place. “I’ve been passionate about our freshwater and marine water resources for over a half-century— both in my professional career as an environmental attorney and professor, and as a resident on California’s Central Coast. Monterey Waterkeeper is dedicated to improving and protecting the health and quality of our precious water resources. Our mission includes environmental education, advocacy, outreach to underserved communities and, when necessary, litigation to preserve these essential water resources that we all hold dear.” -Rick Frank, board member PACIFIC GROVE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Year Founded: 2009 Paid Staff and Volunteers: 14 paid, 143 volunteers Budget: $1,606,324 (831) 648-5716 pgmuseum.org BIG IDEA: Like the many priceless artifacts inside its doors, it’s time for the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History to verify its authenticity. While this museum offers a number of Big Idea youth enrichment activities and educational events for adults, they also maintain an American Alliance of Museums (AAM) accreditation. The AAM serves as ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY DONATE ONLINE MCGIVES.COM Del Monte Forest Conservancy Conserving Del Monte Forest for the benefit of future generations Starting November 13th, use the QR code or URL above to donate through montereycountygives.com/delmonteforest Del Monte Forest Conservancy Conserving Del Monte Forest for the benefit of future generations Starting November 13th, use the QR code or URL above to donate through montereycountygives.com/delmonteforest Del Monte Forest Conservancy Conserving Del Monte Forest for the benefit of future generations Starting November 13th, use the QR code or URL above to donate through montereycountygives.com/delmonteforest Del Monte Forest Conservancy Conserving Del Monte Forest for the benefit of future generations Starting November 13th, use the QR code or URL above to donate through montereycountygives.com/delmonteforest Del Monte Forest Conservancy Conserving Del Monte Forest for the benefit of future generations Starting November 13th, use the QR code or URL above to donate through montereycountygives.com/delmonteforest Join us to ensure that Big Sur remains vibrant, resilient and cared for—today and for generations to come. The Big Sur Fund is part of Monterey County Gives! Each donation before 12/31/25 receives a partial match at montereycountygives.com/BigSurFund Call 831.375.9712 or visit cfmco.org/BigSurFund to learn more. The Big Sur Fund: n Creates additional funding for health, fire and safety needs through Big Sur nonprofits n Supports educational, cultural and historical programs n Aids sustainable tourism and destination stewardship efforts n Responds to disaster through the Big Sur Disaster Relief Fund Grant Recipient Big Sur Park School
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