Price Philanthropies Foundation

04/09/2026

Bryan, a 2025 scholarship recipient and current University of California, Berkeley freshman, encourages Hoover and Crawford High School seniors to apply for the Price Philanthropies Effron & Goldberg Scholarships! Applications are due April 12, 2026.

Apply via the link in our bio or visit pricephilanthropies.org/our-scholarships.

Award:
Provides up to $7,000 for up to five (5) years.

Eligibility:
- Be a graduating senior at Hoover or Crawford High School.
- Plan to attend a 4-year college/university.
- Have a minimum weighted GPA of 3.5 (10 – 12th grade only without PE).
- Demonstrate financial need to attend college/university.
- Have one Letter of Recommendation submitted by the deadline.
- Legal permanent residency or citizenship is not required.

About:
The Stephen Effron Scholarship was established to honor the memory of Stephen Effron, who graduated from Hoover High School in 1959 and was the cousin of Robert Price. The Joseph & Dorothy Goldberg Scholarship was established to honor the memories of Joseph and Dorothy Goldberg, who lived in the Talmadge neighborhood for many years and were friends of the Price family.

03/09/2026

Applications for the Price Philanthropies Effron & Goldberg Scholarships are now open! Both scholarships provide up to $7,000 for up to five (5) years for high-achieving Hoover and Crawford High School seniors with financial need. Applications are due April 12, 2026.

Students can learn more and apply at: pricephilanthropies.org/our-scholarships

Eligibility:
- Be a graduating senior at Hoover or Crawford High School.
- Plan to attend a 4-year college/university.
- Have a minimum weighted GPA of 3.5 (10 – 12th grade only without PE).
- Demonstrate financial need to attend college/university.
- Have one Letter of Recommendation submitted by the deadline.
- Legal permanent residency or citizenship is not required.

About:
The Stephen Effron Scholarship was established to honor the memory of Stephen Effron, who graduated from Hoover High School in 1959 and was the cousin of Robert Price. The Joseph & Dorothy Goldberg Scholarship was established to honor the memories of Joseph and Dorothy Goldberg, who lived in the Talmadge neighborhood for many years and were friends of the Price family.

02/11/2026

We’re pleased to welcome Lucy Eagleson to Price Philanthropies as our new Director of Arts & Education Initiatives.

Lucy previously served as Executive Director at A Reason To Survive (ARTS) and spent eight years at Outside The Lens. She brings experience in experiential learning, youth arts engagement, filmmaking, and organizational leadership. In her role at Price, she will support arts- and education-focused initiatives, including School in the Park, to strengthen and expand access to experiential learning and arts and cultural assets across San Diego.

Welcome to our team, Lucy!

01/20/2026

We’re pleased to welcome Mark Tran to Price Philanthropies as our new Director of Community Initiatives.

Mark previously served as a Program Manager with The California Endowment and worked as a Youth Community Organizer, Leadership Development Specialist, and Associate Executive Director with Mid-City CAN. He grew up in City Heights and brings deep community roots and local partnerships to this role. At Price, Mark will support community-driven initiatives and partnerships that expand access to opportunity and create lasting impact for communities in City Heights and across San Diego.

Welcome to our team, Mark!

12/12/2025

Price Philanthropies is proud to support UC San Diego Health in expanding access to behavioral health care through the new East Campus Behavioral Health Hub. This investment will help increase treatment capacity, strengthen the behavioral health workforce pipeline, and provide a wider range of services for individuals and families across our region.

The Hub will serve youth, adults, and families — including those who rely on Medi-Cal and those in under-resourced communities — reflecting Price Philanthropies’ ongoing commitment to improving access to high-quality, equitable care for all San Diegans.

Learn more here: https://today.ucsd.edu/story/10-million-grant-from-price-philanthropies-launches-behavioral-health-hub

Photo credit: UC San Diego Health

11/04/2025

North County–based Interfaith Community Services launched its People For People fund with support from Price Philanthropies as part of , a partnership with Prebys Foundation, San Diego Foundation, and the Price Family to protect access to food, housing, and healthcare.

Every donation to People For People will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1 million, to support those impacted by recent federal funding cuts.

Double your impact today: https://give.interfaithservices.org/campaign/729839/donate

Video Credit: ABC10 San Diego

10/28/2025

At its annual meeting on Thursday, Oct. 23, Interfaith Community Services, North San Diego County’s largest social services agency, launched its People for People Fund, a new community fund designed to urgently and directly provide support to individuals and families most affected by recent federa...

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09/30/2025

Last week marked the launch of , a historic $70 million partnership between San Diego Foundation, The Prebys Foundation, the Price family, and Price Philanthropies. Together, we have increased our combined annual giving by $70 million and are aligning strategies to support basic needs and keep critical community resources afloat.

We’re taking action through:
-Safeguarding housing, food, and healthcare for San Diego families with a multi-million-dollar commitment.
- Inviting every resident and business to join through the San Diego Unity Fund.
- Ensuring 100% of donations go directly to trusted local nonprofits.

With San Diego County facing the loss of at least $300 million annually in government funding that impacts more than 400,000 residents, the San Diego Unity Fund provides a way for everyone to help protect lives and stabilize communities.

Now is the time to stand with our neighbors.

Learn more or donate at SDFoundation.org/Unity.

Video Credit: CBS8 San Diego

09/29/2025

September is almost over. Don't miss your chance to DOUBLE your impact during Hunger Awareness Month!

This month, our generous partner Price Philanthropies is matching donations dollar for dollar, up to $100,000! That means your gift today will help provide TWICE as much fresh produce for the local families we serve. 🍎

Please visit https://sandiegofoodbank.donorsupport.co/page/FUNBQMGURVN to make a gift today.