Museums
PATRONS of
the PRADO
Masterpiece Gala
The Prado
P
atrons of the Prado is committed to raising funds
to benefit ten arts, science and cultural centers
on the Prado in Balboa Park, and for programs
that provide educational access for San Diego
school children to the world-class treasures of
Balboa Park, inspiring cultural fluency for future generations.
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Over 21 years, their all-volunteer team has raised over $3.53
million for their Beneficiaries. Since the inception of Bucks4Buses
in 2011, Patrons has raised $481,250 to transport over 134,000
children, many from Title 1 schools, to educational experiences in
Balboa Park. In the 2016/2017 school year over 35,000 students
participated in the Bucks4Buses program.