Community foundation · EIN 20-1485011
Placer Community Foundation
Auburn, CA
Placer Community Foundation is a community foundation based in Auburn, CA. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $1.48M in grants paid across 57 grants, with $21.9M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Auburn Community Foundation, Gold Country Wildlife Rescue and Cal Poly Foundation.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Placer Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
All grant requests are reviewed by the grant committee. Recommendations of the grant committee are reviewed and approved by the board of directors. Grant recipients are required to submit written reports documenting the outcomes of projects when the grant contract requires specific action.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
The Placer Community Foundation grows local giving to strengthen our community.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Community Foundation | Auburn, CA | Building Fund | $180,656 |
| Gold Country Wildlife Rescue | Auburn, CA | Animal Protection/Services | $154,091 |
| Cal Poly Foundation | San Luis Obispo, CA | Education | $55,000 |
| Auburn Symphony | Auburn, CA | Arts | $53,590 |
| Placer Artist Tour | Auburn, CA | Arts | $47,800 |
| Cntr for Nonprofit Leadership | Nevada City, CA | Community Services | $44,526 |
| Latino Leadership Council | Auburn, CA | Health & Human Services | $38,000 |
| Lighthouse Counceling FRC | Lincoln, CA | Health & Human Services | $33,000 |
| Placer SPCA | Roseville, CA | Animal Protection/Services | $32,100 |
| Blue Line Arts | Roseville, CA | Arts | $30,680 |
| Placer Land Trust | Auburn, CA | Open Space Preservation | $30,500 |
| Sierra Native Alliance | Auburn, CA | Health & Human Services | $30,500 |
| Auburn State Theatre | Auburn, CA | Arts | $28,130 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Placer | Auburn, CA | Youth Services | $26,950 |
| Stand Up Placer | Auburn, CA | Health & Human Services | $25,100 |
| The Landing Spot | Rocklin, CA | Education | $25,000 |
| Almost Free to All | Auburn, CA | Health & Human Services | $22,000 |
| The Gathering Inn | Roseville, CA | Health & Human Services | $21,400 |
| Placer People of Faith | Auburn, CA | Health & Human Services | $19,000 |
| Child Advocates of Placer | Auburn, CA | MHSA/Health & Human Services | $18,600 |
| Feeding the Foothills | Roseville, CA | Health & Human Services | $18,500 |
| Health Education Council | West Sacramento, CA | Community Services | $18,000 |
| Kitten Central of Placer Cnty | Newcastle, CA | Animal Protection/Services | $16,561 |
| Horses Honor | Auburn, CA | Animal Protection/Services | $15,000 |
| seeMYchild | Rocklin, CA | Youth Services | $15,000 |
The 25 largest of 57 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Placer Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Placer Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Placer Community Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $1,477,928 in grants paid (57 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Placer Community Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Auburn Community Foundation (CA), $181K, Gold Country Wildlife Rescue (CA), $154K, Cal Poly Foundation (CA), $55K, Auburn Symphony (CA), $53.6K and Placer Artist Tour (CA), $47.8K.