Monica Thompson Memorial Benevolent Fund

Monica Thompson Memorial Benevolent Fund

Overview: The Fund was created in 2021 to honor Monica Gurrola Thompson's 21 years of outstanding service and contributions to CalCPA and the profession. It provides members, staff, and friends of CalCPA with financial assistance during temporary periods of crisis or hardship.

Geographic Scope: California (CalCPA members and affiliates)

Types of Assistance Provided:

Temporary monthly living or office expenses

One-time emergency grants

Temporary monthly medical, mental health, and prescription expense payments that exceed insurance coverage

Temporary Medicare or other health insurance premiums

Most medically necessary services for dependent children (under age 21)

Other assistance as deemed appropriate by the Benevolent Fund Committee

Eligibility Requirements

• Current CalCPA members
• Surviving spouse or business partner of a member at time of their death
• Dependent children (under age 21) of a member
• Current CalCPA employees
• Other friends of CalCPA, as deemed appropriate by the Committee
• Must exhibit evidence of financial need per application and supporting documentation

Contact Information

Email: CalCPAgovernance@calcpa.org

Organization: California Society of CPAs
Address: 500 Capitol Mall, Suite 1760, Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (800) 922-5272