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


Reception honors donations to Skelly Elementary by Millers
Foundation: El Dorado Community Foundation, Central Kansas Community Foundation

"We're here to honor and thank Mr. and Mrs. Miller for what they have done," said Darrell Whitney, with the El Dorado Community...more

Community Foundation spreads awareness of grants
Foundation: El Dorado Community Foundation, Central Kansas Community Foundation, Kansas Health Foundation

Among the 2015 grant opportunities currently available is the new El Dorado Community Foundation Grant, which will be open for applications...more

El Dorado Community Foundation Funds for Educational, Community Projects Now Available
Foundation: El Dorado Community Foundation, El Dorado Springs Community Foundation

The El Dorado Springs Community Foundation invites nonprofit organizations, with 501-c3 status, to apply for grants to fund projects that aim to improve the quality of life among the El Dorado...more

Foundation announces community grant recipients
Foundation: El Dorado Community Foundation

The El Dorado Community Foundation has announced the grants it has chosen to give this year. The foundation administers more than 200 individual...more

KUDOS & KINDNESS: Choices for Children thanks El Dorado Community Foundation
Foundation: El Dorado Community Foundation

Choices for Children would like to thank the El Dorado Community Foundation for a generous grant. With this money, Choices for Children is able to continue to provide free once-quarterly access to...more

Grants available from the El Dorado Community Foundation
Foundation: El Dorado Community Foundation

The El Dorado Community Foundation has about $72000 in available grant funding for 2012 and applications are now being accepted. The El Dorado Community Foundation targets its philanthropic...more

El Dorado Community Foundation invests $650000 in community
Foundation: El Dorado Community Foundation

By Cathy Locke Despite a difficult economy, the El Dorado Community Foundation board of directors awarded nearly $650000 in grants to benefit county residents in 2010. Foundation officials said that...more



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