Hal And Jeanette Segerstrom Family Foundation

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A wide-angle architectural detail of a modern public library with soaring concrete arches and soft golden-hour light filtering through glass, rich textures, warm editorial photography.
Explore Our Focus Areas
FOUNDED IN 1998

Stewardship for enduring civic impact.

We partner with visionary nonprofit leaders and civic institutions to build the durable architectural and cultural foundations that allow Southern California communities to self-determine, grow, and thrive across multiple generations.

INVESTMENT PILLARS

Four areas of enduring growth.

We direct strategic capital toward the essential institutions that form the bedrock of a resilient and self-determining regional society.

Education

Healthcare

Arts & Culture

Community

Investing in scholarships, leadership development, and educational innovation that prepare individuals for lifelong success.

Expanding access to preventive care, mental health services, medical research, and regional wellness initiatives.

Providing resources to museums, public arts, and performing arts organizations that inspire regional innovation.

Addressing housing instability, food insecurity, and systemic barriers to economic opportunity through collaborative partnerships.

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A warm black-and-white archival portrait of a philanthropic couple in mid-century attire, soft natural lighting, elegant historical composition, rich medium format film texture.
Our History
OUR FOUNDERS

A heritage of regional stewardship

Hal and Jeanette Segerstrom believed that a community's true strength lies in the depth of its cultural and civic institutions. Today, we honor their multi-generational legacy by investing in modern, collaborative solutions that address immediate regional needs while building long-term societal resilience.

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We invite established nonprofit organizations and civic leaders to review our current funding priorities, eligibility criteria, and active grant application cycles.