Placer Community Foundation
Placer Community Foundation is a nonprofit community corporation created by and for the people of Placer County, California. Based in Auburn, CA, the organization serves as a philanthropic intermediary that connects donors, nonprofits, and communities to address local challenges and build a thriving region. Founded in 1948, the foundation operates as a public charity and enduring organization dedicated to growing local giving and serving as a preferred conduit for donors and professional advisors interested in establishing charitable endowments.
Key facts about Placer Community Foundation
- EIN
- 20-1485011
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,290,320
- Grants made (2024)
- 57
- Average grant
- $22,637
- Median grant
- $12,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (21 of 57, 2024)
- Total assets
- $21,945,309
- Primary geography
- California (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The foundation accepts applications and maintains an open application policy. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Placer Community Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Placer Community Foundation's 57 itemized 2024 grants were California (98%). The most frequent recipient cities were Auburn, CA (25 grants), Roseville, CA (9 grants), Rocklin, CA (6 grants) and Sacramento, CA (4 grants). None of its 57 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Health & Human Services" (16 grants), "Education" (9 grants) and "Animal Protection/Services" (7 grants).
Is Placer Community Foundation open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 21 of 57 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $16K repeat.
- 42% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−8%). Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$21.9M
+17.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
-14.9% YoY
Grant Count
57
+3.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$23K
-17.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to inspire philanthropy to respond to critical community needs and build a thriving region where every person prospers. As a trusted advisor and navigator for individuals, families, businesses, and government partners, the foundation serves as a critical link between caring donors, committed nonprofits, and local communities.
Primary funding areas include:
- Community Needs: Education, health and human services, animal welfare, senior programs, and preservation of historical landmarks and open space
- Arts: Development, promotion, and encouragement of arts and culture in Placer County, including visual arts residencies and workshops
- Youth Development and Education
- Civic Engagement
- Human Services and Health
The foundation also operates the Placer Collaborative Network, which brings together 40 nonprofit, government, health care, faith-based, educational, and municipal entities to work on collaborative issues facing children, adults, and families in Placer County.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$5,000–$258,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds in California, with a specific focus on Placer County and the Auburn area. Grant-making also extends to Washington and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 57 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets and Giving (2024)
- Total assets: $21,945,309
- Total giving: $1,477,928
- Giving rate: 8.1% of assets
Historical Assets
- 2024: $18.6 million–$21.9 million
- 2023: $16.3 million
Operations
- Annual revenue: $10.0 million
- Annual expenses: $2.8 million
- Total revenues (2024): $4,570,305
- Total expenses (2024): $2,505,098
- Employees: 5–6 staff members
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $21,945,309 | $18,615,872 | $16,321,586 |
| Revenue | $4,570,305 | $3,980,860 | $2,435,295 |
| Expenses | $2,505,098 | $2,813,270 | $2,669,921 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $815,641 | $978,195 | $259,226 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
325 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Auburn Community Foundation ($180,656), Gold Country Wildlife Rescue ($154,091), Cal Poly Foundation ($55,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn Community Foundation Auburn, CA | Building Fund | $180,656 |
| Gold Country Wildlife Rescue Auburn, CA | Animal Protection/Services | $154,091 |
| Cal Poly Foundation San Luis Obispo, CA | Education | $55,000 |
| Auburn Symphony Auburn, CA | Arts | $53,590 |
| Placer Artist Tour Auburn, CA | Arts | $47,800 |
| Cntr for Nonprofit Leadership Nevada City, CA | Community Services | $44,526 |
| Latino Leadership Council Auburn, CA | Health & Human Services | $38,000 |
| Lighthouse Counceling FRC Lincoln, CA | Health & Human Services | $33,000 |
| Placer SPCA Roseville, CA | Animal Protection/Services | $32,100 |
| Blue Line Arts Roseville, CA | Arts | $30,680 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Veronica Blake: CEO
- Paul McKenna: Board Member
- Jim Williams: Board Member
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veronica Blake | CEO | 40 | $207,717 |
| Jason Bell | Treasurer | 5 | — |
| David Boesch | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Chey Bryant | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Sheila Cardno | 1st Vice Chair | 5 | — |
| Dick Kramer | 2nd Vice Chair | 5 | — |
| Elise Baker | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Ken Larson | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Margaret Fulton | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Vicki Spannagel | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Larry Welch | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Paul Aronowitz | Secretary | 5 | — |
| Pamela Constantino | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Guy Gibson | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Robert Weygandt | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Sue Thompson | Chairman | 10 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation celebrated its 20-year anniversary, marking two decades of inspiring philanthropy to respond to critical community needs and build a thriving region.
Sacramento Region Community Foundation Celebrates Nine Grant Recipients ofSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Placer Community Foundation fund?
The foundation's mission is to inspire philanthropy to respond to critical community needs and build a thriving region where every person prospers. As a trusted advisor and navigator for individuals, families, businesses, and government partners, the foundation serves as a critical link between caring donors, committed nonprofits, and local communities. Primary funding areas include: • **Community Needs**: Education, health and human services, animal welfare, senior programs, and preservation o…
How do I apply for a grant from Placer Community Foundation?
The foundation accepts applications and maintains an open application policy. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Placer Community Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds in California, with a specific focus on Placer County and the Auburn area. Grant-making also extends to Washington and Texas.
What size grants does Placer Community Foundation award?
In 2024, Placer Community Foundation awarded 57 grants totaling $1.3M — an average of about $23K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Placer Community Foundation's EIN?
Placer Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1485011. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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