Price Philanthropies Foundation

10/05/2026

Important changes to Medi-Cal are coming in 2027, and the Copley-Price Family YMCA is hosting a free community presentation to help families understand what’s changing and how they can prepare.

This Saturday, 10/10, from 11 AM- 1 PM, Medi-Cal members, caregivers, and community advocates are invited to learn about upcoming changes to coverage, work requirements, and eligibility, along with steps they can take to help maintain their coverage.

The event will also include:
• A meal for all attendees
• Take-home food provided by Feeding San Diego
• Free childcare
• Interpreter services

The presentation is free and open to the community. Please share this information with anyone who may benefit from attending.

Register at ymcasd.org/medi-cal

10/01/2026

We’re proud to celebrate Price Philanthropies' Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives, Rudy Vargas, for being named the San Diego Business Journal’s Nonprofit Board Leader of the Year!

Rudy's tenure on the board of Ocean Discovery Institute began before he joined our Price team. He brings his extensive personal commitment to community into his work at Price, strengthening our team and the impact of our grantmaking.

Congratulations, Rudy, on this well-deserved recognition! We’re proud to have you on the Price team and grateful for the leadership, dedication, and service you bring to our community.

09/17/2026

08/27/2026

Coming soon to City Heights! Price Philanthropies is developing a building at the corner of Fairmount Ave. and El Cajon Blvd. The development, coming in mid-2027, will bring new commercial space and further Price Philanthropies' mission to support City Heights residents and families.

For leasing inquiries, contact Chuck Reiter at (858) 546-4626

Visit our website for future updates.

Disclaimer: This project remains in all respects subject to certain conditions and there is no assurance that it will be completed as shown or at all. Price Philanthropies Foundation disclaims any liability in connection with any reliance on the project or its rendering. This draft rendering is provided for informational and illustrative purposes only. Dimensions, finishes, colors and representations of the final project may not be exactly as shown.

07/16/2026

Price Philanthropies recently purchased the property at the southeast corner of Menlo and University Ave. We are preparing the site for future development while we analyze the options. As always, we will prioritize development that improves opportunities for youth and families and creates lasting benefits for the City Heights community. Visit our website for more details and future updates.

06/11/2026

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!