Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

General Community Grants

Geographic Scope: Tuolumne County, CA

Program Overview:
Sonora Area Foundation makes grants to worthy projects and programs serving Tuolumne County residents and organizations.

Eligible Applicants:

  • Local nonprofit organizations

  • Government entities

  • Organizations providing charitable services
  • Focus Areas:
    Varies based on community needs and foundation priorities. Historical grants have supported:

  • Emergency services (Search and Rescue equipment)

  • Food security

  • Senior services

  • Youth programs

  • Job training

  • Mental health services
  • Key Information:

  • Foundation has distributed over $35 million in grants and scholarships since 1990

  • Foundation administers more than 280 charitable funds

  • Assets exceed $45 million (with supporting organizations)

  • Member of Council on Foundations
  • Contact:
    362 South Stewart Street
    Sonora, CA 95370
    sonora-area.org

    Tax Status:
    501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN: 93-1023051

    How to Apply

    Grant Application Process

    Steps:
    1. Contact Sonora Area Foundation for information on applying
    2. Review Grant Application Guidelines on website
    3. Submit application according to guidelines

    Resources Available:

  • Grant Application Guidelines (available on website)

  • Grant FAQ (available on website)

  • Direct contact with foundation staff
  • Contact for Applications:

  • Phone: Contact foundation for number

  • Address: 362 South Stewart Street, Sonora, CA 95370

  • Website: sonora-area.org

  • Email: Not specifically provided for grants (general contact available)
  • What Sonora Area Foundation actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

    Grants in 2024
    58
    Total given
    $1.51M
    Median grant
    $16K
    Range
    $5,500–$104K
    • By dollars: California 94%, Idaho 1%, North Carolina 1%. Top recipient cities: Sonora, CA; Soulsbyville, CA; Columbia, CA.
    • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
    • 53% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

    Example grants

    • Sierra Bible Church · Sonora, CA

      Program Support

      $104K

    • Cornerstone Bible Church · Standard, CA

      Program Support

      $100K

    • Sierra Repertory Theater · Sonora, CA

      Program Support

      $88K

    • Interfaith · Sonora, CA

      Program Support

      $85K

    • San Joaquin County Office of Educat · Stockton, CA

      program support

      $85K

    IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitsdisaster-relieffood-securityseniorsyouth-programsworkforce-developmentmental-health

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