THE CONRAD PREBYS FOUNDATION
San Diego Opera is proud to have The Conrad Prebys Foundation as our Fall Season Sponsor. Mr. Prebys was a dear friend, ardent supporter, and distinguished guest at many of our performances over the years.
Conrad Prebys moved from Indiana to California with $500 in his pocket and a dream. Over the following decades, he built a real estate empire as one of the largest private owners of residential multi-family properties in San Diego County. In his later years, he became dedicated to the community through charities, donating over $350 million to organizations devoted to healthcare, medical research, visual and performing arts, higher education, youth development, and more. To ensure that his vision extended beyond his lifetime, Mr. Prebys created The Conrad Prebys Foundation to perpetuate his commitment to philanthropic endeavors in San Diego. Since its inception, The Foundation has made grants totaling more than $145 million.
San Diego Opera’s Fall Season aims to honor the spirit of inspiration that Mr. Prebys sought from the performing arts. We are excited for our partnership as The Conrad Prebys Foundation continues its journey of transformational philanthropy for the San Diego region.