Amador Community Foundation Inc
Amador Community Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Jackson, California. It receives and administers charitable gifts and bequests, and makes grants to support community needs, primarily for the benefit of Amador County residents.
Amador Community Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Amador Community Foundation Inc gave $826K across 38 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in California. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $825,512
- +35.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 38
- +11.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,724
- +21.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,990
- Total assets
- $7,428,615
- +10.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (11 of 38, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Amador Community Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The Foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Applicants should submit the relevant application in the Foundation’s prescribed format, answer the questions provided, and include a project budget. General guidelines say to apply 30–60 days before funds are needed.
- Review Cycle
- The 2026 ACF Community Fund application deadline is March 20, 2026.
- Deadline
- The 2026 ACF Community Fund application deadline is March 20, 2026.
- Contact
Mailing address: 571 S State Highway 49, Jackson, CA 95642
Phone: (209) 223-2148
Website: https://amadorcommunityfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
8 open opportunities from Amador Community Foundation Inc
Alan Pantle Memorial Scholarship Fund
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Deadline
Deadline not published
Amador Community Foundation- Competitive Grants
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Amador County Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Fund
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Who Amador Community Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was A-Pal Humane Society ($80K). Together the top 10 received $463K.
Grant Size Distribution
133 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 125 grants of 133 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s stated charitable purpose primarily benefits Amador County residents. All of its reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Amador Community Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 38 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $16K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $212K (2020) to $826K (2024). In 2024 it made 38 grants totaling $826K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A-Pal Humane Society Jackson, CA | Animal Welfare | $79,784 |
| Amador Stars Jackson, CA | Program Support | $54,337 |
| Amador County Senior Citizens Jackson, CA | Program Support | $50,007 |
| Amador County Sheriff's Foundation Jackson, CA | Giving Tuesday | $46,906 |
| Interfaith Council of Amador Jackson, CA | Program Support | $44,516 |
| 26TH Distric Agricultural Assoc Plymouth, CA | Program Support | $42,367 |
| Tri County Wildlife Care Jackson, CA | Program Support | $39,678 |
| Kennedy Mine Foundation Jackson, CA | Program Support | $37,818 |
| Amador Pregnancy Help Center Jackson, CA | Program Support | $35,337 |
| Operation Care Jackson, CA | Program Support | $32,489 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The Foundation states that it conducts annual independent audits and that a quarterly administrative fee of 1.5–2.0% of each fund’s net asset balance supports its general operating budget.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,428,615 | $2,287,872 | $1,848,305 | $825,512 | 38 | $303,939 |
| 2023 | $6,715,558 | $2,458,443 | $1,681,939 | $610,357 | 34 | $239,128 |
| 2022 | $5,622,888 | $1,980,830 | $1,777,589 | $376,261 | 25 | $178,987 |
| 2021 | $6,187,360 | $1,885,920 | $1,503,519 | $480,555 | 22 | $114,507 |
| 2020 | $5,403,122 | $1,185,632 | $1,143,245 | $212,387 | 14 | $245,988 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated mission is to administer gifts and bequests for charitable purposes that promote educational, cultural, health, social, and civic development, primarily for Amador County residents. Its website identifies potential grant areas including agriculture, community development, disaster recovery, education, health and wellness, arts and culture, the environment, animal welfare, historical preservation, veterans services, Native philanthropy, and scholarships.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of work represented among its grantees. A-PAL Humane Society describes its mission as serving the welfare of needy companion animals in Amador County; Amador STARS says it provides transportation and other support to cancer patients; and Interfaith Council of Amador says it provides food, clothing, and household survival materials to people in need in the county. Other recipients include organizations whose stated missions involve domestic-violence and sexual-assault services, hospice care, wildlife rehabilitation, and environmental protection.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation reported 38 grants totaling $825,512. Grants ranged from $5,923 to $79,784, with a median of $15,990. Its largest listed awards included $79,784 to A-PAL Humane Society for animal welfare, $54,337 to Amador STARS for program support, $50,007 to Amador County Senior Citizens for program support, and $46,906 to Amador County Sheriff’s Foundation for Giving Tuesday.
The Foundation’s general grant guidelines welcome applications for community projects in the Amador County area. They prioritize projects that address unmet needs, use practical approaches, draw on existing resources, and involve partnerships or other programs. Applications should follow the prescribed format and include a project budget; applicants must provide an IRS determination letter if applying as a nonprofit. The Board of Directors makes funding decisions. Awardees must publicly acknowledge the grant and submit a final report on how the funds were spent, with photos if available. Successful applicants may apply only once per year.
The 2026 ACF Community Fund open cycle is specific to projects improving local parks so children or adults get outside and become more active. Eligible applicants include local cities, nonprofits, and organizations that own or maintain a park. The guidelines give priority to projects scheduled for completion in 2026.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Frank Veradi as president, Jeff Votaw as vice president, Wayne Garibaldi as treasurer, and Linda Desedare as secretary. It also lists Patrick Crew, Robert Enyeart, Vince Murdock, Jeanne Deaver, Stan Lukowicz, and Steve Russell as directors.
Amador Community Foundation Inc is led by Frank Veradi, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 13 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Frank Veradi
President
President → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeanne Deaver
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meg Verardi
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Crew
Director
Vice President → President, 2023
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Enyeart
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Shortridge
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stan Lukowicz
Director
Vice President → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Russell
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vince Murdock
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Williamson
Executive Di
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$80K (2023) → $87K (2024)
Linda Desedare
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wayne Garibaldi
Treasurer
Board Member → Director, 2021
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Votaw
Vice President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Christy Bingham (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Eric Rouen (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Bob Enyeart (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Kathleen Harmon (2020–2022) — Executive Di
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $87K, to John Williamson (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Amador Community Foundation Inc
How much does Amador Community Foundation Inc give each year?
Amador Community Foundation Inc gave $826K across 38 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $610K across 34 grants.
What is Amador Community Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Amador Community Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $15,990, and its average grant was $21,724, across 38 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Amador Community Foundation Inc that year got $16K on average.
Where does Amador Community Foundation Inc give grants?
Amador Community Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Jackson, CA (25 grants), Sutter Creek, CA (5 grants) and Plymouth, CA (3 grants).
Does Amador Community Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 38 grants with a stated purpose on Amador Community Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (33 grants) and "Giving Tuesday" (3 grants).
Who are Amador Community Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Amador Community Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include A-Pal Humane Society ($79,784), Amador Stars ($54,337) and Amador County Senior Citizens ($50,007), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Amador Community Foundation Inc?
Amador Community Foundation Inc reported $7.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.3M.
What does Amador Community Foundation Inc fund?
The Foundation’s stated mission is to administer gifts and bequests for charitable purposes that promote educational, cultural, health, social, and civic development, primarily for Amador County residents. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Amador Community Foundation Inc?
The Foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Amador Community Foundation Inc's EIN?
Amador Community Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0447992. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Amador Community Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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