About
The Foundation of Grand Terrace was founded on September 23, 2003. Its founding committee was comprised of community leaders dedicated to strengthening the community of Grand Terrace.
The founding committee members:
Jim King, Chairman
Ms. Sheri B. Cruz
Mr. Michael Adcock
Mrs. Deborah Seuylemezian
Dr. Mark Reeves
Dr. Leonard A. Sigdestad
Mrs. Vicki Doyle
Mrs. Nancy Zohn
Ms. Laurie Shearer
The initial fundraising goal to begin the fund was $25,000 to coincide with the City's 25th anniversary. During four months, three fundraising events were held in private homes, and at the Valley Bank branch on Barton Road (now Bancomer). Local contributions totaled $25,250 and a grant from the Irvine Foundation provided matching funds up to $23,211.
Total contributions to the Foundation's initial endowment equaled $48,461.
The Foundation is supported solely through our community volunteers. We are a community philanthropic organization with committees that focus their attention on specific areas of need in our Grand Terrace Community.
Our current committees include:
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Community Events
Veterans Wall of Freedom
Keep Grand Terrace Clean & Beautiful
Healthy GT
GT Youth Services
Lions Community Center Fund
"The Foundation of Grand Terrace (FGT) will carry out its mission by building permanent resources to support community needs."
Our Mission
We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in our community by working with our neighbors, service organizations and civic leaders to undertake projects that support the future of Grand Terrace. We accomplish this by harnessing the power of philanthropy, hometown commitment, and the resources provided by neighbors helping neighbors.
The objectives for the Foundation of Grand Terrace are to provide a flexible, fiscally prudent organization, allowing donors to wisely invest in specifically and/or mutually determined projects. Serving as a catalyst for community benefit with an emphasis on projects relating to the following areas:
Cultural Enhancement
Community Beautification
Economic Development
Education
Land Conservancy
Senior Services
Youth Development
Our Vision
Work closely with community members, community service organizations, and civic/business leaders to visualize needed community projects, complete stated community projects, and raise funds for such projects.
The Foundation of Grand Terrace (FGT) will carry out its mission by building permanent resources to support community needs.