Press Release

Achieving New Heights: Celebrating 15 S.T.E.A.M Tours in 2024

SAN SIMEON, CA, FEBRUARY 12, 2023 — We’re thrilled to share the exciting news that we’ve surpassed our goal of 12 S.T.E.A.M tours for the year and officially hit our max of 15! It’s a remarkable achievement that underscores our commitment to inspiring and educating young minds through our unique…...

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Please Welcome Our New Operations Coordinator – Mia Fuggetta

SAN SIMEON, CA, NOVEMBER 9, 2023 — The Foundation at Hearst Castle’s mission is to support the conservation and restoration of Hearst Castle in addition to offering youth programs to underserved students aiming to inspire and empower future generations. Our ability to execute our mission takes many talented staff and…...

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The Foundation at Hearst Castle Announces A New Board Member

SAN SIMEON, CA, SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 — The Board of Directors for The Foundation at Hearst Castle is pleased to announce that Douglas Ayres , Partner in the Ayres Hotels Collection, which includes The Allegretto Vineyard Resort in Paso Robles, a property he developed and designed, has joined the Foundations…...

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The Foundation at Hearst Castle Announces Two New Board Members

SAN SIMEON, CA, JUNE 22, 2023 — The Board of Directors for The Foundation at Hearst Castle is pleased to announce two new directors who have joined the organization. Both are San Luis Obispo County residents: Bill Thoma, President of Thoma Electric, Inc. and Margaret Klevins, SVP and Local Market…...

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The Foundation at Hearst Castle Announces a Director of Operations & Marketing

SAN SIMEON, CA, MARCH 1, 2023 — The Foundation at Hearst Castle is proud to announce that Vanessa Robbins has been promoted to Director of Operations & Marketing effective March 1, 2023. Robbins, in her previous role, was the Operations Manager. “Vanessa was hired to be responsible for one aspect…...

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The Foundation at Hearst Castle Recognized For Level of Success

The Foundation at Hearst Castle is proud to announce it has received the 2023 GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency for the first time. GuideStar is the world’s largest source of information on nonprofit organizations and the platinum rating is GuideStar’s highest level of recognition....

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The Foundation at Hearst Castle Named “Nonprofit of the Year” by Latin Business Association

The Foundation at Hearst Castle (FHC) was named “Nonprofit of the Year” by the Latin Business Association (LBA), the nation’s largest organization representing the issues and concerns of Latino business owners. The announcement was made during LBA’s Sol Business Awards on March 25, 2022....

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Foundation at Hearst Castle Partners with Airbnb, Offers Exclusive Hearst & Hollywood Online Experience

The Foundation at Hearst Castle—a nonprofit organization dedicated to conservation and education around the historic Hearst Castle—announced the launch of an exclusive tour opportunity within Airbnb’s Online Experiences....

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Abe Marquez Wants to Show Students the World by Visiting Hearst Castle

Nonprofit president serves as a role model for California students in underserved communities...

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Hearst Castle Nonprofit Partners with California State Parks on Virtual Education Program

New program integrates STEAM disciplines and inspires underserved students to broaden their horizons...

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