Our Story
The Pleasanton Latina Giving Circle is driven by women who are active champions for Latinx youth and families in the Trivalley. Not only do the women in this Circle invest in local organizations as philanthropists but they are also PTA members, church leaders, and community movers and shakers. Through their Giving Circle, women build strong relationships with the organizations they fund and are motivated to invest their time beyond the grants they make.
Members
Given in Grants
Year Established
Funding Priorities

Leadership Development

Mental Health

Immigration
Words from Members
2021 Meetings
This Year’s Giving Timeline: February 7 | June TBD | September 2
Giving Circles have three official grantmaking meetings with LCF staff – from helping define funding priorities to meeting with nonprofit organizations. Throughout the year, Giving Circles also host socials, and members are invited to join network wide events, including the LGCN Retreat. Interested in attending a meeting? Contact us here.
Members
Lead Members
Alma-Ruth Avalos
A-E
Alejandra Hall
Amirra Besh
Amy Leal
Arcy Ledezma
Cecilia Curiel
Cindy Krysler
Claudia Prado
Diana Martinez Salter
Evangelina Garcia
F-L
M-Z
Maria Teresa Pascuzzi
Martha Acebedo
Mercedes Cisneros Badger
Patricia Molina
Rosa Isela Torre
Rosa P. Gonzalez
Rosabel Basmadijan
Rosie Rios
Susana Lopez- Krulevitch
Susane Head
Thais Rezende
Xochitl Padilla
About the Latino Giving Circle Network
The Latino Giving Circle Network is the largest network of Latinx philanthropists in the country. From Baby Boomers to Millennials, CEOs to emerging professionals, immigrants to US-born, Latinos and non-Latinos, we are part of a united movement inspired by the power of giving and civic engagement. The funding from these Giving Circles supports grassroots Latinx-led nonprofits, working on the frontlines with Latinx youth and families. These emerging community-rooted organizations are often overlooked by traditional philanthropy. We exist to change that. Learn more about the Network here.
