Las Patronas is an all-volunteer philanthropic organization with a long history of giving. Since its inception in 1946, Las Patronas has donated more than $12 million to over a thousand charitable institutions in San Diego.

Las Patronas is committed to providing financial assistance to non-profit organizations in San Diego County that provide valuable community services in the areas of health, education, social services, and cultural arts, and to continuing our tradition of service to enhance the quality of life in our community. The funds distributed to these organizations are generated through year-long fundraising efforts and the annual presentation of the Jewel Ball, one of San Diego's most enduring social, cultural, and philanthropic traditions.

Grants Chair Barbara Mulligan and President Terry Cooper present a check to Bird Rock Elementary, recipient of the 2007 Las Patronas Public School Grant.

Beyond the glamour of the Jewel Ball, Las Patronas is highly respected for its conscientious grants process, which includes on-site visits to each organization that applies for funding. Grant requests are reviewed by the entire membership in order to prioritize funding for critically needed capital items that help non-profit organizations achieve their missions throughout San Diego County.

All funds raised by
Las Patronas stay in San Diego County. We assist many grass-roots non-profit groups as well as larger, more visible organizations. By giving to Las Patronas, a company or individual diversifies its philanthropic giving, reaching seniors, youth, the military, the homeless, and the disabled, as well as supporting medical, environmental, research, and cultural organizations in a broad geographical range within San Diego County.

With our philanthropic partners, both the sponsors and the non-profit organizations, Las Patronas creates meaningful connections that make San Diego a better place to live for everyone.