Del Mar Women’s Giving Collective kicks off 9th year of giving

The Del Mar Women’s Giving Collective (DMWGC), a group of charitable-minded women of all ages who live in the 92014 zip code, is kicking off its 9th cycle of giving this September. DMWGC uses annual donations of $1,100 from each of its members and allocates unrestricted financial assistance to member selected charities in May of each year. This past spring, the organization donated $87,000, according to a news release.

“Del Mar Women’s Giving Collective, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, provides its members the opportunity to come together and collaborate with other philanthropic-minded women in Del Mar to participate in grant making that has a bigger impact than they could perhaps accomplish on their own,” said Sara McMenamin, DMWGC president 2025/2026, in the news release. “Our organization exposes members to the specific needs in San Diego, introduces them to local charities doing great work in our community, and collectively we believe we make a meaningful impact by supporting these worthwhile causes.

“As an all volunteer-lead organization, I am pleased to announce Del Mar Women’s Giving Collective’s Advisory Council for 2025/2026,” McMenamin added in the news release.

This year’s Advisory Council is comprised of Sara McMenamin, president; Beth Davidson, president elect; Susan Maronde, outgoing president; Colette Bolitho, treasurer; Michelle Johnson, secretary; Kristina McGovern and Rebecca Brewer, grants; Lacey Logan, membership; and Heather Mulligan, meetings and events.

Last year, the top three recipients were Kitchens for Good, Humble Design San Diego, and Alabaster Jar Project. To date, DMWGC has awarded almost $500,000 to local San Diego Charities that focus primarily on women and children issues, the news release stated.

DMWGC is currently accepting applications for new members for the 2025-26 giving cycle. To learn more or if interested in joining this organization, visit www.dmwgc.org/interested and complete the interest form.