El Dorado Community Foundation
/OVERVIEW: The El Dorado Community Foundation supports animal welfare, community, culture, environment, physical and mental health, poverty, housing, basic needs, seniors, veterans, youth and education in California.
FUNDING AREAS: Animal welfare, community, culture, environment, physical and mental health, poverty, housing, basic needs, seniors, veterans, youth, education
IP TAKE: There are numerous funds at EDCF that are open to unsolicited applications, so take some time to review the opportunities offered each month to get ready for upcoming deadlines. This funder is accessible and works with an array of organizations, but only in a specific geographic area.
PROFILE: Established in 1991, the El Dorado Community Foundation (EDCF) is a community foundation based in Placerville, California. EDCF works with large and small donors who have mixed charitable interests to support community nonprofits and provide flexible ways to affect positive change. The foundation is “dedicated to strengthening the community both for now and for future generations.” It funds local efforts for animal welfare, community, culture, environment, physical and mental health, poverty, housing, basic needs, seniors, veterans, youth and education.
The El Dorado Community Foundation has a competitive grants program that operates through a request for proposals process. There are multiple competitive grant cycles per year. Current EDCF funding opportunities are listed on the foundation website, along with instructions and application deadlines. Example funds that accept applications include the Tahoe Women’s Community Fund, Friends of Seniors and Hearts & Minds Education Technology Fund. Recently, EDCF has been giving the most for youth and education, followed by community and culture. In addition to grants, the foundation also awards scholarships to benefit local students.
Grants range between about $100 and $50,000. Learn more about this funder’s local giving by examining its recent tax records. Grantmaking focuses on El Dorado County in California. Past local grantees include Elder Options and the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe.
This foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits for numerous grant funds. Each fund has its own unique set of guidelines and deadlines. Direct general questions to the staff at info@eldoradocf.org or 530-622-5621.
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