The Prandi Foundation
A helping hand for the next generation

July 01, 1933 - March 29, 2009
Marin County, CA

Dedication

Established July 1, 2010 in Memory of Charles T. Prandi, Juvenile Officer and Sheriff of Marin County, for his life-long dedication of giving back to our youth.

Vision

All youth in Marin receive the education and encouragement they need to flourish in college and career.

Mission 

The PRANDI Foundation’s mission is to work with at-risk youth during their formative years to equip them with the skills, support and experiences they need to succeed in life. The Foundation is blessed to have the talents of hard-working, dedicated volunteers and caring individuals known as “the dream team” to help carry out this mission. 

Values

The PRANDI Foundation’s philosophy of giving is based on our belief in the importance to society of equipping today’s youth to lead successful lives. Specifically, we believe in promoting the following “life skills” when we award scholarships and grants:

• Love of learning -- inside and outside of the classroom
• Positive self expression -- through a wide array of arts and athletics
• Belief in themselves -- built in partnership with positive role models and mentors and through character-building experiences
• Ability to embrace diversity -- through intercultural programs and interactions with a variety of individuals

Grant-Making Focus Areas

The PRANDI Foundation focuses its funding on the following areas:

• Scholarships to help at-risk youth pursue vocational or higher education
• Grants to nonprofit organizations that equip youth with the skills, support and experiences they need to succeed in life

Currently, the PRANDI Foundation focuses its funding in Marin County.