El Dorado Community Foundation



El Dorado County residents, past and present turn to the El Dorado Community Foundation to make their philanthropic giving as effective as possible. We are a public charity serving thousands of people who share a common concern – improving the quality of life in El Dorado County.


With current assets of $8.3 million and 130 different funds established by individual donors, community groups and nonprofit organizations, El Dorado Community Foundation has returned more than $3 million to the community since it was established in 1991.

Assets and Giving for El Dorado Community Foundation

Assets

2018 - 20,053,882
2017 - 19,519,813
2016 - 15,841,099
Domestic Grants

2018 - 1,333,390
2017 - 1,015,063


    

Recent News from El Dorado Community Foundation


Philanthropy With Purpose: Strengthening Local Philanthropy For Today and Tomorrow
Foundation: El Dorado Community Foundation

El Dorado Community Foundation manages charitable funds entrusted by individuals, families, businesses and organizations.EDCF assesses modest administrative fees, ranging from 1.5% to 4% depending on...more

El Dorado Community Foundation: Strengthening Local Philanthropy For Today and Tomorrow
Foundation: El Dorado Community Foundation

"Strengthening local philanthropy for today and tomorrow" is the first story in a series provided by the El Dorado Community Foundation.EDCF works quietly but meaningfully to help shape the future of...more

El Dorado Community Foundation
Foundation: El Dorado Community Foundation

El Dorado Community Foundation houses more than 300 unique programs.El Dorado County is home to more than 100,000 residents.The foundation's goal is to strengthen the county for future...more

El Dorado Community Foundation Offers Financial Help to Crozier Fire Evacuees
Foundation: El Dorado Community Foundation

The El Dorado Community Foundation (EDCF) has started an emergency response fund for those evacuated from the Crozier Fire.EDCF has been opening applications for possible assistance within 24-72...more

El Dorado Community Foundation Donors Honor 73 Students With Total of ...
Foundation: El Dorado Community Foundation

El Dorado Community Foundation was able to distribute a record amount of scholarships to students in the Class of 2023 in El Dorado County.The scholarship recipients include: Aiden Robinson, Michael...more

Grant Cycle Opens April 11 For el Dorado Community Foundation
Foundation: El Dorado Community Foundation

The consolidated grant cycle opens April 11 for funds that are available from the El Dorado Community Foundation.If your organization received grant funding from Friends of Seniors in 2022, you are...more

Ski Run Community Park block party and groundbreaking May 1 - South Tahoe Now
Foundation: El Dorado Community Foundation

Donations can be made via the El Dorado Community Foundation. Tahoe Fund - $75,000 match. Donations of any amount will be matched by The...more

EL Dorado Hills Chamber gala honors businesses of the year, celebrates community
Foundation: El Dorado Community Foundation

Excellence in Business of the Year – The El Dorado Community Foundation Young Entrepreneur of the Year – Tiffany Bertolini, Pacific...more

Pooley named CASA executive director - Village Life | El Dorado Hills, California
Foundation: El Dorado Community Foundation

Most recently, she served as the fund administrator for Women's Fund El Dorado, a fund of the El Dorado Community Foundation, as well as the...more



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