Alphonse J. Pauchon was a rancher in Morgan Hill California from the 1930's until his death in 1999. In his will he instructed that the bulk of his estate to be used for the funding of science, engineering and business research and accomplishments. The Pauchon Foundation is dedicated to searching out for the right indivduals and entities that have the focus and vision to better the world through science, medical and business research.