S.T.A.R. Foundation was established to support the theatrical arts throughout Monterey County. Our goal is to help provide needed funding for the enrichment of theater programs currently existing in our schools (public and private) and community theater organizations (profit and not-for-profit), and to develop new youth programs where there are none.
For more information regarding S.T.A.R. Foundation of Monterey County and our Mission, visit the About Us page.
S.T.A.R. Foundation Grants
We provide support for school and community theatrical organizations in Monterey County primarily through our granting process. Our grants are designed to supplement existing programs by providing funding for technical equipment (e.g., lighting, sound and musical equipment) and augment instruction by providing guest artists/docents in acting, make-up, set, sound and lighting design. We also will fund programs providing discounted tickets for students and their families for local theater productions.
Available grants can range from $1000 to $10,000, depending on the project. Please complete a School Grant Application or Community Theater Grant Application and return it to us. Grants are awarded semi-annually: in May for programs held during the up-coming academic year and in February for summer programs. Visit our Grants page for further information.
S.T.A.R. Foundation’s Reg Huston Honored
Friday November 18, 2011 marked a milestone in the historical arc of S.T.A.R. Foundation of Monterey County. Reg Huston, Founder and Executive Director, was honored as the Foundation’s Agency honoree at the National Philanthropy Day luncheon at the Inn at Spanish Bay in Pebble Beach. Annually, the Development Executives Network (DEN) and the Monterey Bay chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) host the luncheon (as explained on the NPD website), “… to recognize the great contributions of philanthropists and those active in the philanthropic community whose purpose is to enrich the world. In our community, the event is celebrated with a luncheon where annual winners in the outstanding categories are recognized and honored by the local community.”
This was the first year of participation in the National Philanthropy Day festivities for S.T.A.R. Foundation, and the Board of Directors was proud to honor Reg as our very own “Philanthropist of the Year”. The S.T.A.R. Foundation was represented by Board Directors Jennifer Foreman, Marc Grossman, Ellie Love, Skip Kadish, Ron Kroll, Pat Horsley, Mark Wendland, President Fritz Renner and Administrator Mike Russell. The Ballroom at the Inn was filled with members of the philanthropic community of the Central Coast who had come together to recognize corporations, organizations and individuals responsible for distinguished service to the community at large and Reg (among other honorees) was introduced by Dan Green, news anchor for KSBW-TV.
We recognize Reg Huston for his vision and leadership guiding S.T.A.R. Foundation of Monterey County in accomplishing its mission to “Support Theater Arts Regionally” and help provide opportunities for the youth of Monterey County to participate in the theatrical experience.
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