Community Foundation of the North
Community Foundation of the North State is a 501(c)(3) public charity and grantmaking organization headquartered in Redding, California. The foundation is dedicated to improving communities in the North State region by connecting philanthropic people with causes that matter to them. The organization operates as an independent community foundation certified to meet all National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations and is a member of the League of California Community Foundations.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$39.6M
+9.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.6M
-11.5% YoY
Grant Count
151
-24.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
+16.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To connect philanthropic people with causes that matter.
Vision: To foster thriving, resilient, and sustainable communities in the North State.
Core Values:
- Leadership – Taking initiative and supporting programs for the greater good through leveraged investments and relationships
- Local – Focusing on the North State region (Shasta, Siskiyou, and Tehama counties) with deep community knowledge
- Stewardship – Serving as future-focused fiduciaries of assets under care with responsible management
- Ethical – Committed to transparency, honesty, and integrity in accordance with best practices and national standards
- Service – Serving the well-being of others with particular focus on equitable opportunities for vulnerable and under-resourced communities
- Learning – Supporting educational opportunities for communities
Primary Program Areas:
- Asset development and grant making serving Shasta, Siskiyou, and Tehama counties
- Ivy B. Horr Endowed Medical Education Loan Fund – providing low-interest loans to students from Shasta, Lassen, Trinity, Tehama, Modoc, and Siskiyou counties pursuing medical education
- Women's Fund – supporting efforts and organizations that improve the lives of women, children, and their families in the greater Redding area
- Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services
Grantmaking
The foundation manages a family of over 180 philanthropic funds with typical grant awards ranging from $5,005 to $203,309. Annual grant and scholarship awards average $5 million in recent years.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation serves Shasta, Siskiyou, and Tehama counties in California's North State region. Grant-making activities also extend to California, Washington, and Oregon. The Redding Rancheria Community Fund specifically serves Shasta and Trinity counties.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $36,065,482 to $39,596,490
- Total Revenues: $6,508,476
- Total Expenses: $6,609,244
- Number of Employees: 6-8 (with 50% year-over-year growth reported)
Organization Details:
- EIN: 68-0242276
- Tax-exempt since November 1996
- Founded: 2000
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $39,596,490 | $36,065,482 | $33,957,435 |
| Revenue | $7,704,151 | $6,508,476 | $5,598,689 |
| Expenses | $6,069,264 | $6,609,244 | $6,390,642 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,712,504 | $858,815 | $879,889 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
102 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
34 open opportunities from Community Foundation of the North
Andy Peek Livestock Endowed Scholarship Fund Grant
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE NORTH
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Animal Welfare Endowment Fund Grant
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE NORTH
Amount
US $1,000 - US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Burney Regional Community Fund Grant
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE NORTH
Amount
US $1,000 - US $7,500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Kerry Caranci – Chief Executive Officer
- Miriam Leal – Chief Operating Officer
- Andrea Scott – Chief Philanthropy Officer / Director of Gift Planning
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KERRY CARANCI | CEO | 40 | $176,846 |
| MIRIAM LEAL | OPERATIONS O | 40 | $91,334 |
| TERRY TAFORO | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| FORREST WILDER | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| PATRICA BERGMAN | PAST CHAIR | 1 | — |
| CHERYL FORBES | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| CARA HOOD | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| RYAN DENHAM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARK CLURE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BILL CORNELIUS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRUCE DEAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JILL DRINKWATER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GEOFF HARKNESS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SUSIE REEDER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRIAN SEAMANS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JESSIE SHIELDS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LORI GOYNE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Redding Rancheria Community Fund awarded $89,860 in grants to 44 organizations in Shasta and Trinity counties. Since its establishment in 2001, this fund has distributed over $8 million in grants to support worthy causes in the region.
Community Foundation in Redding gives $40,000 to help Shasta ...The foundation received a Four-Star rating with a 100% score, reflecting strong performance in accountability, finance, culture, community, leadership, and adaptability.
Contact Information
Address: 1335 Arboretum Drive, Suite B, Redding, CA 96003
Phone: 530-244-1219
Email: info@cfnorthstate.org
Website: cfnorthstate.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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