Sacramento Region Community Foundation
Sacramento Region Community Foundation is a community foundation headquartered in Sacramento, California, serving El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, and Yolo counties. Founded in 1983, the organization functions as the region's primary provider of philanthropic solutions, connecting charitable donors with local nonprofits and community needs. The Foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with 16-20 employees.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$257.3M
+15.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$26.6M
+10.9% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$26.6M
+10.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: The Sacramento Region Community Foundation leads, serves, and inspires enduring philanthropy for a just and vibrant Sacramento region.
The Foundation's work centers on:
- Donor-advised fund management
- Community grantmaking
- Philanthropy and voluntarism promotion
- Education
- Human services
The Foundation describes itself as a "trusted steward of charitable assets, a community catalyst for meaningful change and the advocate for shaping vital impact through philanthropy."
Grantmaking
The Foundation manages hundreds of charitable funds for local families, businesses, and nonprofits. Annual grant awards have grown significantly since inception—from over $272,000 in 1983 to nearly $14 million in 2023, with $22.2 million awarded from local donors in 2025.
Grant Range
** Typical awards range from $5,000 to $5,081,266.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation serves El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, and Yolo counties in California's capital region.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $222.6–$257.3 million (2023)
Annual Revenue: $38.2–$65.8 million (varies by reporting source and year)
Annual Expenses: $31.1 million (2023)
Total Liabilities: $8.69 million (2023)
The Foundation operates a donor-advised fund through which donors can direct the distribution and investment of funds.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $257,273,503 | $222,642,438 | $171,123,142 |
| Revenue | $46,788,100 | $65,791,697 | $28,856,627 |
| Expenses | $34,853,838 | $31,140,634 | $31,406,465 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $5,561,409 | $3,626,456 | $5,927,556 |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
13 open opportunities from Sacramento Region Community Foundation
All Things Right & Relevant Foundation Grant
Sacramento Region Community Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
APIs RISE Fund Grant
Sacramento Region Community Foundation
Amount
Up to US $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Benson Fund for Senior Services in Placer County Grant
Sacramento Region Community Foundation
Amount
US $5,000 - US $10,000
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 Wood: Chief Executive Officer
- Kelly Siefkin: Chief Philanthropy Officer
- James McCallum: CFO
- Naomi Suzanne Wilson: Chief Financial Officer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry Wood | CEO | 40 | $282,400 |
| Nakisha Nesmith | Chief Impact Offic | 40 | $172,481 |
| Naomi Wilson | CFO | 40 | $152,360 |
| Kelly Skiefkin | Chief Philanthropy | 40 | $150,133 |
| Chelsea Fahr | Philanthropy Direc | 40 | $103,083 |
| Kate Stille | Board Director | 1 | — |
| Kathy McKim | Chair | 2 | — |
| Garry Maisel | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Cassandra Walker Pye | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Jonathan Lederer | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Bret Hewitt | Board Director | 1 | — |
| Kwame Anku | Board Director | 1 | — |
| Gordon Fowler | Board Director | 1 | — |
| Renee Nunes Taylor | Board Director | 1 | — |
| Scott Syphax | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Steven Weiss | Board Director | 1 | — |
| Kate Willcox | Board Director | 1 | — |
| Angela DePaoli | Board Director | 1 | — |
| Matthew Jacobs | Board Director | 1 | — |
| Vince Sales | Board Director | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2025, the Foundation celebrated $22.2 million awarded from local donors, demonstrating continued growth in grantmaking activity. The Foundation also announced seven grants supporting young performers through the Dennis Mangers Fund for Young Performing Artists and other initiatives.
Sacramento Region Community Foundation Celebrates $22.2M Awarded From LocalThe organization maintains a Four-Star rating and holds 100% accountability and finance scores, reflecting strong organizational management and transparency.
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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