Carmel Mission Foundation
Carmel Mission Foundation

About Us

The Carmel Mission Foundation, Inc. was formed in 2008 to fund the restoration and preservation of the historic properties and artifacts of the Carmel Mission (Mission San Carlos Borroméo del Rio Carmelo) located in Carmel, California. The Mission is part of the National Registry of Historic Places, a U.S. National Landmark and a California State Landmark. It is a significant part of California’s heritage.
The Foundation’s focus covers four broad areas:
 


• To restore and preserve the architectural integrity of the physical structures
• To foster restoration of the Spanish-Colonial arts and artifacts dating from the 16th Century
• To support historical and artistic exhibits
• To promote an understanding of the historical importance of the California Mission System
To date the Foundation has made significant grants towards the initial investigation and discovery phases of the restoration program and will be seeking funds from individual and institutional sources for the balance of what will be a multi-million dollar project. With the help of the California Missions Foundation, the Foundation has already been successful in obtaining a Save America’s Treasurers matching grant of $650,000 for the restoration effort. Long-term, it is the Foundation’s objective to develop ongoing financial reserves that will allow for the preservation of these historical properties into perpetuity.
 

BOARD MEMBERS

Samuel Wright – Carmel, California
President
Business Executive – Real Estate

Victor Grabrian – Carmel, California
Vice President and Corporate Secretary
Business Executive – Technology

Douglas Hayashi – Salinas, California
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Certified Public Accountant

Brian Call – Carmel, California
Director
Attorney

Lane Loyko – Carmel, California
Director
Engineer

Valera Lyles – Carmel, California
Director
Art History


OFFICE STAFF

Tim Roehl – Carmel, California
General Manager

Samuel Wright - President                    

Back row: Brian Call, Sam Wright, Lane Loyko
Front row: Doug Hayashi, Vic Grabrian, Valera Lyles


The Carmel Mission Foundation, Inc. was incorporated in April 2008 as the Friends of Historical Carmel Mission Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. Its name was changed to the Carmel Mission Foundation, Inc. in January 2010. The Foundation is independent from any religious organization. Its Tax ID number is 26-2981780. Contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
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