SoCal Grantmakers
Karen McGillivray Freeman has a strong background in operations and administration, with experience in both the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors. She has held leadership roles such as Chief Operating Officer, Director of Operations, and Associate Executive Director in organizations such as Southern California Grantmakers, Alzheimer's Family Services Center, and 1736 Family Crisis Center. Karen holds a Master's degree in Public Administration from The University of Toledo and a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from Saginaw Valley State University.
SoCal Grantmakers
SCG is the leadership hub where more than 200 of our region's grantmakers come together to learn, connect, and take action. Southern California Grantmakers (SCG) is the regional association for philanthropists and grantmakers working to make a difference in our communities and around the world. We are a leadership hub for our members to connect with each other, improve their grantmaking and amplify their independent efforts through collaborative work. Our members include family foundations, private independent foundations, community and public foundations, corporate foundations and corporate giving programs, individuals, and government agencies.