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"What is success for, if you keep it all for yourself?" Our founder, Sandra DeLay-Magnuson, has often said. "Making money is not a good enough reason to be in business!"
Giving completes the circle.
Since 2005, Translation by Design has given away more than a million dollars to non-profits with big dreams and big hearts. From saving sea otters, to empowering today's young women and men to be confident, compassionate leaders for the next generation, we take great pride and delight in "paying it forward."
UPDATE: In 2026, Translation by Design's foundation account reached the million-dollar funding mark! This will ensure our charitable giving continues for years to come, regardless of changes in the broader business climate.
Sandra & Carl DeLay-Magnuson on a sea otter education excursion with Dr. Jane Goodall in Moss Landing, CA. Taken in early 2025, Jane was helping WCN launch their sea otter fund.
We're so excited to share a few details about the organizations we are privileged to support"
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is one of the world's leading marine research and conservation centers. It is home to over 35,000 animals and 200 exhibits, ranging from towering underwater forests to deep-sea discoveries. We love their focus on teaching young people what they can do to help the oceans and the planet!
The Obama Foundation was founded in 2014 by Barack and Michelle Obama. Its core mission is to inspire, empower and connect people to drive positive change in their communities and the world. We love their focus on inspiring young people to lead with knowledge, optimism, and HOPE!!
PBS News is a not-for-profit, non-partisan, in-depth news media organization. Their core program, the PBS News Hour, is produced by WETA in Washington, DC for broadcast over the network of 350 public television stations across the US. We love the insightful journalism and the arts and culture stories!
Wildlife Conservation Network is a San Francisco-based nonprofit that protects endangered wildlife by supporting independent, field-based conservationists around the world with funding, tools, and strategic support. 100% of designated donations go directly to conservation work in the field. We love their belief that one person truly can make a difference for wildlife!
Girls Inc. is a national nonprofit dedicated to inspiring girls to be strong, smart, and bold through mentoring, pro-girl environments, and evidence-based programming. With roots going back to 1864, they equip young women with the skills to overcome barriers and lead with confidence. We love their commitment to developing the next generation of female leaders.
Hospice Giving Foundation is an independent Monterey-based nonprofit that funds and supports exceptional end-of-life care. As the region's primary funder for hospice and palliative care providers, HGF has awarded over $34 million in grants alongside public education and community planning programs. We love their belief that every person deserves to live fully and die peacefully, with dignity and compassion.
Peace of Mind Dog Rescue is a Pacific Grove nonprofit founded dedicated to advocating for senior dogs and senior people on California's Central Coast. They find loving homes for dogs whose guardians can no longer care for them and help seniors keep their beloved pets as long as possible. We love their beautiful recognition that senior dogs and senior people need each other.
Al & Friends is a homegrown Monterey Peninsula nonprofit founded by retired chef Al Siekert, dedicated to lifting up community members facing hunger, homelessness, and poverty. Every Sunday, Al and his volunteers serve a free hot meal at Window on the Bay in Monterey — no questions asked, all are welcome. We love their example of how one person's generosity can grow into an entire community showing up for its neighbors.
"It is through giving that we receive..."
St. Francis of Assisi
The Blue Mountain Center for Meditation is a nonprofit founded in 1961 by Sri Eknath Easwaran, offering a practical, nondenominational Eight-Point Program of Passage Meditation drawn from the world's great spiritual traditions. Through retreats, online resources, and books, they help people of all backgrounds lead more peaceful and purposeful lives. We love their belief that inner transformation is available to everyone!
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The Big Sur Land Trust is a Monterey-based nonprofit that has conserved over 45,000 acres of local landscapes, habitats, and waterways since 1978. Their mission is to inspire love of land, protect Monterey County's natural beauty, and provide outdoor access for all. We love their dedication to healthy lands, healthy people, and healthy communities right here in our backyard.
Meals on Wheels is the nation's largest network of community-based programs dedicated to ending senior hunger and isolation, supporting over 5,000 local providers across the country. Through nutritious meal delivery, visits, and safety checks, they help nearly 2 million seniors each year maintain their independence and dignity at home. We love their vision of an America where no senior is left hungry or isolated.
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Animal Friends Rescue Project is a Pacific Grove nonprofit dedicated to finding permanent homes for abandoned, stray, and abused companion animals. Partnering with local shelters, AFRP has rehomed over 21,000 animals and fights pet overpopulation through focused spay and neuter programs. We love their commitment to being a safety net for the most overlooked animals in our community.
Gathering for Women operates the only Day Center on the Monterey Peninsula dedicated to homeless and housing-insecure women, providing hot meals, showers, clean clothing, and case management. Their mission is to give women the stability and dignity they need to find their path out of homelessness. We love their belief that a woman's basic needs must be met before she can begin to build her future.
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Dorothy's Place, operated by the Franciscan Workers of Junipero Serra, has been providing essential services to people experiencing homelessness and poverty in Salinas since 1982. Named after activist Dorothy Day, they offer hot meals, safe daytime space, trauma-informed social work, and housing navigation to the most vulnerable in our community. We love their profound commitment to treating every person with love, respect, and compassion.
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KQED is the nonprofit NPR and PBS member station for Northern California, delivering award-winning public radio, television, digital media, and education programming to the Bay Area since 1954. Their mission is to serve the public with trusted journalism and content that helps individuals and communities achieve their full potential. We love their commitment to informing, inspiring, and involving an engaged and curious public!
The Carmel Bach Festival is a nonprofit founded that has grown into one of the nation's leading celebrations of classical music. Each July in Carmel-by-the-Sea, the Festival immerses audiences in the works and enduring influence of Johann Sebastian Bach through world-class concerts, education, and free community events. We love their dedication to making this extraordinary music accessible to everyone.
Translators Without Borders is a global nonprofit community of over 100,000 language volunteers dedicated to helping people get vital information and be heard, whatever language they speak. They connect humanitarian organizations with volunteer translators to close critical language gaps in relief efforts worldwide. We love their reminder that access to information in your own language is a fundamental human right.
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The American Translators Association is the world's largest professional association of translators and interpreters with nearly 8,500 members in over 100 countries. ATA promotes the language professions by establishing standards of competence and ethics and providing professional development and advocacy. We love their work to ensure the world's words are conveyed with accuracy, integrity, and care!
KAZU 90.3 FM is the nonprofit NPR member station for the Monterey Bay area, owned and operated by Cal State Monterey Bay. Broadcasting across the Monterey-Salinas-Santa Cruz region, KAZU delivers trusted news, local reporting, and community programming that connects Central Coast listeners to their world. We love their dedication to fact-checked public service journalism right here at home.
MEarth is a Carmel-based environmental education nonprofit that reaches over 2,500 Monterey County youth each year through hands-on learning in gardening, ecology, and sustainability. Their mission is to educate and inspire the next generation of environmental stewards. We love their work to nurture a lifelong love of the outdoors in young people!