Placer Community Foundation
Auburn, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
20-1485011
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Auburn, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
20-1485011
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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Placer Community Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking in California, Massachusetts, and Colorado, having awarded a total of $1.3 million to 145 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
The Placer Community Foundation grows local giving to strengthen our community.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE US CHARITABLE GIFT TRUST
$697.3K
7%
AUBURN TRAPSHOOTING CLUB
$500K
5%
AUBURN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
$453.2K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
57
Median 1st year grant
$11K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Placer Community Foundation?
No. Placer Community Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Placer Community Foundation give?
Placer Community Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in California, Massachusetts, and Colorado. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Placer Community Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Placer Community Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $11 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Placer Community Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Placer Community Foundation awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $1.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Placer Community Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Placer Community Foundation awarded grants to about 150 grantees. Recent grantees include THE US CHARITABLE GIFT TRUST, AUBURN TRAPSHOOTING CLUB, and AUBURN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Placer Community Foundation?
Placer Community Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.