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


Broncos edge Great Bend 2-1
Foundation: El Dorado Community Foundation

Before Thursday's game at McDonald Stadium, The El Dorado Community Foundation presented the Broncos with a check for $700. The...more

WFED gives back in a big way
Foundation: El Dorado Community Foundation

Founding WFED member Kathleen “Katy” Peek was recognized for her instrumental role in the El Dorado Community Foundation, WFED's fiscal...more

El Dorado Community Foundation awards $11500
Foundation: El Dorado Community Foundation

El Dorado Springs' Community Foundation handed out $11,500 in funds to local projects, organizations and operations during the Thursday,...more

Women's Fund scholarship applications available now
Foundation: El Dorado Community Foundation

Upon her death in 2009 a legacy gift to the El Dorado Community Foundation formed the basis for the scholarship in her name. A challenge grant...more

Cabinet hosts an evening of inspired giving
Foundation: El Dorado Community Foundation

At the close of the evening El Dorado Community Foundation Executive Director Bill Roby encouraged attendees to spread the word about the...more

Grants open to nonprofits serving El Dorado Hills
Foundation: El Dorado Community Foundation

The hallmark of the El Dorado Community Foundation is effective, knowledgeable granting. In order to better fulfill that mission and benefit...more

Simple concept packs a very powerful punch
Foundation: El Dorado Community Foundation

They were introduced to the concept of “collective giving” from Bill Roby, executive director of the El Dorado Community Foundation, and Kathy...more

Grants available for veterans projects
Foundation: El Dorado Community Foundation

Grants available for veterans projects ... The El Dorado Community Foundation is a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization by the...more

El Dorado Community Foundation awards grants
Foundation: El Dorado Community Foundation, Central Kansas Community Foundation

The El Dorado Community Foundation hosted a meeting and presented four grant awards to local organizations Tuesday evening. The four...more

CKCF presents $80000 in grants, scholarships
Foundation: El Dorado Community Foundation, Central Kansas Community Foundation, Kansas Health Foundation

The Central Kansas Community Foundation-Butler County presented more than $80,000 in grants and scholarships Saturday morning during...more



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