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Placer Community Foundation
Placer Community Foundation is a nonprofit community corporation created by and for the people of Placer County. Our mission is to encourage philanthropy for the betterment of communities in our region. We work to be the preferred conduit for donors and professional advisors interested in establishing charitable endowments.
Web Address
www.placercf.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @placercf
Web Address
www.placercf.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @placercf
Assets and Giving for Placer Community Foundation
Assets
2019 - 14,587,915
2018 - 12,546,680
2017 - 13,441,637
2019 - 14,587,915
2018 - 12,546,680
2017 - 13,441,637
Domestic Grants
2019 - 885,745
2018 - 1,478,207
2019 - 885,745
2018 - 1,478,207
Recent News from Placer Community Foundation
Addressing Placer County COVID-19 community impacts
Foundation: Placer Community Foundation, Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation
Placer Community Foundation and Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation have partnered to launch COVID-19 response funds. Through...more
Foundation: Placer Community Foundation, Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation
Placer Community Foundation and Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation have partnered to launch COVID-19 response funds. Through...more
Fresh ideas for for those tricky people on your list
Foundation: Placer Community Foundation
At Placer Community Foundation, we have two funds that serve as easy and trusted options for giving a charitable gift. Either option allows your gift...more
Foundation: Placer Community Foundation
At Placer Community Foundation, we have two funds that serve as easy and trusted options for giving a charitable gift. Either option allows your gift...more
The philanthropist next door: an unexpected story
Foundation: Placer Community Foundation
We didn't know the Auburn couple either until their bequest (gift from a will) unexpectedly arrived at Placer Community Foundation (PCF) in...more
Foundation: Placer Community Foundation
We didn't know the Auburn couple either until their bequest (gift from a will) unexpectedly arrived at Placer Community Foundation (PCF) in...more
Placer Community Foundation Grant for Roseville Clubhouse
Foundation: Placer Community Foundation
Roseville, Calif. -Placer Community Foundation (PCF) granted $45,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of Placer County to support the campaign to build...more
Foundation: Placer Community Foundation
Roseville, Calif. -Placer Community Foundation (PCF) granted $45,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of Placer County to support the campaign to build...more
PCF Awards Local Students $41000 in Scholarships
Foundation: Placer Community Foundation
Auburn, Calif. – 19 students received exciting news that they are Placer Community Foundation (PCF) college scholarship awardees, many of...more
Foundation: Placer Community Foundation
Auburn, Calif. – 19 students received exciting news that they are Placer Community Foundation (PCF) college scholarship awardees, many of...more
Placer Community Foundation New Board Members
Foundation: Placer Community Foundation
Auburn, CA-Placer Community Foundation (PCF) is pleased to welcome four new members to its Board of Directors: Elise Baker, Margaret...more
Foundation: Placer Community Foundation
Auburn, CA-Placer Community Foundation (PCF) is pleased to welcome four new members to its Board of Directors: Elise Baker, Margaret...more
A Cat Sanctuary Endowment Fund for feral and abandoned cats
Foundation: Placer Community Foundation
“Placer Community Foundation has supported our organization in the past with grants and free trainings. They are a trusted philanthropic...more
Foundation: Placer Community Foundation
“Placer Community Foundation has supported our organization in the past with grants and free trainings. They are a trusted philanthropic...more
Placer Community Foundation Receives High 5 Luminary Award
Foundation: Placer Community Foundation
(Auburn, Calif.) – Placer Community Foundation (PCF) earned the High 5 Luminary Award in recognition of its collaborate advocacy work to...more
Foundation: Placer Community Foundation
(Auburn, Calif.) – Placer Community Foundation (PCF) earned the High 5 Luminary Award in recognition of its collaborate advocacy work to...more
For affordable housing in Placer, have developers build, not write checks
Foundation: Placer Community Foundation
The Placer Community Foundation wants to serve the needs of the community today and tomorrow. So we want developers and housing advocates...more
Foundation: Placer Community Foundation
The Placer Community Foundation wants to serve the needs of the community today and tomorrow. So we want developers and housing advocates...more
Placer Community Foundation's Giving Circle Awards
Foundation: Placer Community Foundation
(Auburn, Calif.) – Nine local nonprofits that provide valuable services for the county's most vulnerable and at-risk youth received grants from the...more
Foundation: Placer Community Foundation
(Auburn, Calif.) – Nine local nonprofits that provide valuable services for the county's most vulnerable and at-risk youth received grants from the...more
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Students, Skateboarding and Social Enterprise
To address the ongoing issue of student dropouts, Toronto District School Board (TDSB) teacher Craig Morrison started a school-business program called the Oasis Skateboard Factory (OSF) to help keep teens stay in school.