Formed by a respect for the dignity and worth of every human person and acting on the Judeo-Christian values of justice and mercy, Menard Family Foundation supports organizations which seek to enhance lives through medicine and medical research, education, music and the arts, direct service to the poor and under served, and by animal conservation and therapeutic programs. Through local and international grants, Menard Family Foundation offers opportunities and hope to people around the world in order to help them to reach their full human potential. Menard Family Foundation provides financial assistance to Roman Catholic and other faith based organizations including social service organizations, parishes, schools, retreat centers and retired religious.
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Breakfast with the Animals at the San Diego Zoo
On the crisp early morning of December 1, 2018, the Friends of the Animals Breakfast was held at the San Diego Zoo for the Circle of Friends and Heritage Guild members including Director Barbara Menard. Attendees gathered in the zoo party area where they visited with...
News & Events
Homeboy Industries – Lo Máximo Awards
The annual Lo Maximo Awards Ceremony of Homeboys and Homegirls was held virtually on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Donors including Menard Family Foundation were treated to a wooden box of Homeboy/Homegirl gourmet favorites. The Awards Ceremony was hosted by Jane Fonda and...
Featured Organization
Casa Cornelia Law Center – Featured Organization 2020
For over 25 years, Casa Cornelia Law Center, a non-profit law firm, has provided quality legal services to victims of human and civil rights violations. While primarily serving indigent persons within the immigrant community in Southern California, Casa Cornelia also...