We are honored and deeply grateful to share that the Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego County (EFSDC) has been named as a beneficiary of the Lee E. Mattei Family Trust, receiving a generous gift of approximately $175,000. We are also receiving an additional $47,000 from Ruth Mattei’s IRA, bringing the total impact of this contribution to over $220,000 in support of our mission.
Half of this remarkable contribution will support the Foundation’s ongoing charitable programs, while the other half has been used to establish a permanent endowment—the Epilepsy Foundation / Lee E. and Ruth S. Mattei Fund. The income generated from this fund will be used in perpetuity to further the charitable mission of EFSDC, helping to ensure long-term support for individuals and families affected by epilepsy.
Ruth S. Mattei, who passed away at the age of 101, met her husband Lee Mattei in San Diego. They were married for over 60 years until Lee’s passing in 2011. She was preceded in death by their only son, Gary. Together, Ruth and Lee built a successful development company responsible for many residential and commercial projects that helped shape San Diego’s historic growth.
Their legacy of building community continues through this incredible gift, and we are proud to honor their memory by carrying their generosity forward.
