The California Giant Foundation was established in 2015 by the founder and owner of California Giant Berry Farms, Bill Moncovich, as a 501(c)3 non-profit as a way to formalize ongoing support of local charitable organizations and causes. This provides the employees of California Giant an opportunity to give back to the community through organizations that are making a positive change in the health and wellness of current and future generations.
The support of the California Giant Foundation is defined by four pillars that serve as the inspiration for charitable gifts, event sponsorship, and partnerships for California Giant. These four pillars include:
To provide even more support to these causes and local organizations, California Giant staff plans and executes a variety of fundraising events throughout the year. Such events include raffles, Bunko night, Photos with Santa, monthly staff-led fundraising activities, and the revered community event: Skirt Steak BBQ. The annual Skirt Steak BBQ was initiated by California Giant sales staff in 2006 and provides funds for the causes, charitable, and community service organizations that the company’s philanthropic non-profit supports. What began with a lunch for about 50 people has transformed into a community-wide beloved tradition and is now one of the largest fundraising events put on by the staff of California Giant. At year-end, all funds are generously matched by Bill Moncovich and distributed to non-profit beneficiaries across our growing communities. Since The California Giant Foundation’s inception in 2015, it has invested over 1 million dollars in community non-profits.
