Welcome
For 50 years, the SMCF has quietly but steadfastly served San Miguel de Allende by channeling generosity where and when it is needed most.
Our mission has always been to meet needs that might otherwise be overlooked: a small clinic without stable funding, an education project reaching rural children, a cultural program preserving traditions, or a food pantry filling empty shelves. We know that even modest grants, when well-placed, can transform lives and sustain vital institutions. Thanks to our early-stage support, we’re proud to have given wings to several of San Miguel’s most impactful and respected nonprofits.
As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, we’re excited to share where we’ve been and where we’re headed next.
Stop by anytime. Our door is always open.
With deepest gratitude,
Romina Rosario, SMCF Board Chair
Welcome
For 50 years, the SMCF has quietly but steadfastly served San Miguel de Allende by channeling generosity where and when it is needed most.
Our mission has always been to meet needs that might otherwise be overlooked: a small clinic without stable funding, an education project reaching rural children, a cultural program preserving traditions, or a food pantry filling empty shelves. We know that even modest grants, when well-placed, can transform lives and sustain vital institutions. Thanks to our early-stage support, we’re proud to have given wings to several of San Miguel’s most impactful and respected nonprofits.
As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, we’re excited to share where we’ve been and where we’re headed next.
Stop by anytime. Our door is always open.
With deepest gratitude,
Romina Rosario, SMCF Board Chair
Welcome
For 50 years, the SMCF has quietly but steadfastly served San Miguel de Allende by channeling generosity where and when it is needed most.
Our mission has always been to meet needs that might otherwise be overlooked: a small clinic without stable funding, an education project reaching rural children, a cultural program preserving traditions, or a food pantry filling empty shelves.
We know that even modest grants, when well-placed, can transform lives and sustain vital institutions. Thanks to our early-stage support, we’re proud to have given wings to several of San Miguel’s most impactful and respected nonprofits.
As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, we’re excited to share where we’ve been and where we’re headed next.
Stop by anytime. Our door is always open.
With deepest gratitude,
Romina Rosario, SMCF Board Chair
OUR board
Our strength comes from the dedication and diversity of our scrappy, all-volunteer Board. Collectively, we bring a wide range of expertise, lived experiences, and shared commitment to San Miguel. No fancy galas, no fanfare, no layers of bureaucracy. Just steady, behind-the-scenes stewardship that’s laser-focused on real community impact.
OUR STAFF
We’re proud to operate with just two dedicated staff members, making SMCF one of the most efficient charitable foundations in Mexico.
Our longtime Administrative Director, Araceli Cerritos, manages grant applications, maintains records, and serves as the vital link between our board, donors, nonprofit partners, and the greater San Miguel community we serve.
OUR STAFF
We’re proud to operate with just two dedicated staff members, making SMCF one of the most efficient charitable foundations in Mexico.
Our longtime Administrative Director, Araceli Cerritos, manages grant applications, maintains records, and serves as the vital link between our board, donors, nonprofit partners, and the greater San Miguel community we serve.
OUR crowd
We’re deeply grateful to the local artists, storytellers, and photographers who elevate our mission and make our city shine.
Our website showcases the stunning work of Ted Davis, one of San Miguel de Allende’s most celebrated photographers. His work has been featured in Architectural Digest, The New York Times, Gentry Destinations, Caribbean Travel & Life, Islands, and St. Croix This Week, among many others.
Ted is also the author of the acclaimed, best-selling book Eternal San Miguel de Allende, a visual love letter to the city we all cherish. A portion of the book’s proceeds support the mission of the San Miguel Community Foundation.
Leading SMCF’s digital build and the 1 San Miguel campaign is Jacqueline von Edelberg, a social practice artist, digital creative, and nonprofit strategist.
Jacqueline brings three decades of experience applying creative thinking to seemingly intractable real-world challenges. She is nationally recognized for her school reform efforts and public art on progressive issues.
Leading SMCF’s digital build and the 1 San Miguel campaign is Jacqueline von Edelberg, a social practice artist, digital creative, and nonprofit strategist.
Jacqueline brings three decades of experience applying creative thinking to seemingly intractable real-world challenges. She is nationally recognized for her school reform efforts and public art on progressive issues.
Co-curating 1 San Miguel’s arts initiative is Cathy Taylor, an award-winning mixed media artist, educator, and SMA creative force whose work celebrates the rich textures, colors, and storytelling inherent in the natural world.
Known for her extraordinary range — from intricate alphabetical compositions like the beloved Florida Shell-A-Bet, to whimsical collages and multidimensional abstracts — Cathy’s art is held in museums, nature centers, and private collections across the U.S. and abroad.
