Sunnyland at Palm Desert

Walter Annenberg was born in 1908.  Walter took over the family businesses, making successes out of some that had been failing resulting in great success. Walter was greatly affected by scandals that involved his father in the 1930s. He spent a significant part of his adult life to rehabilitating the family's name through philanthropy and public service. 

View of Palm Desert from the Annenberg estate. 

In the mid-1960s, the Annenbergs' hired A. Quincy Jones to create a modern residence in Rancho Mirage. Jones, who was known both for designs that integrated houses into the landscape used overhangs to shield the interiors from the direct sun, plus walls of glass to allow the climate's brightness to fill the rooms.  Many key figures of the 20th century enjoyed relaxing as guests at Sunnylands. The list includes, American Presidents, the British royal family, and Hollywood icons.  The Annenberg tradition of being gracious hosts and extraordinary philanthropists extended to their final gift of Sunnylands to the public.The Annenberg’s philanthropy through their supports nonprofit organizations.  Here is the story:
http://www.annenbergfoundation.org/about-foundation/our-story
Here how you can apply:

http://www.annenbergfoundation.org/grantmaking/how-to-apply