Papa Doug Manchester is committed to the communities where his properties are located, supporting multiple organizations through charitable contributions with a focus on causes that advance health & human services, youth and education.
Papa Doug has given approximately $70 million to various organizations throughout the last four decades
Philanthropy
Papa Doug is a major sponsor of the County's Child Abuse Prevention Foundation, the Preuss School, Monarch School, Polinsky Children's Center, and San Diego Diocesan Ministries. His generosity has extended to the YMCA, Southern California Boys & Girls Clubs, Scripps Memorial Hospital, The Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute, and many other prominent organizations. Through the Manchester Charitable Foundation, Papa Doug encourages other businesses, civic and social leaders and philanthropists to join him in giving numerous grants and contributions to the community.
Education
Papa Doug Manchester has endowed scholarships and funded facilities and programs at the University of San Diego, The Bishop's School, San Diego State University, Wake Forest University, and Cathedral Catholic High School. Most notable are The Bishop's School Library; Manchester Hall, Manchester Plaza, Manchester Athletic Center at Wake Forest University; and the Manchester Conference Center, Manchester Family Child Development Center, and Manchester Village and Athletic Field at the University of San Diego. In 2005, Papa Doug Manchester made significant donations to both Wake Forest University and San Diego State University to support faculty and collegiate programs.
Organizations
Papa Doug Manchester and his executive team have leadership roles and donate valuable time serving on boards and executive committees of the following organizations.
In addition, Papa Doug has founded or co-founded the following organizations.