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Frequently Asked Questions

Have a question about Placer Community Foundation? Browse through our frequently asked questions below, or look for an answer to questions about grants or giving. If you don’t find what you are looking for, please contact us. We are happy to answer any question, large or small.

General FAQs

1. What is Placer Community Foundation?

2. Is a community foundation a new kind of charity?

3. Who establishes funds at Placer Community Foundation?

4. What are the advantages of donating to Placer Community Foundation?

5. What is the difference between Placer Community Foundation and United Way?

6. What is the difference between setting up a private foundation and creating a donor advised fund at Placer Community Foundation?

7. What is the difference between setting up a gift fund through my investment firm and establishing a fund at Placer Community Foundation?

8. What kinds of assets can be used to set up a fund at the Foundation?

Grantmaking FAQs

1. What does Placer Community Foundation fund?

2. How do I apply?

3. My organization does not have tax-exempt status. Can I still apply?

4. My agency received a past grant from Placer Community Foundation. Is my agency eligible to apply again for funding?

5. My agency submitted a proposal and has not heard back from the Foundation. How can I check the status of my agency’s request?

6. How often can my agency apply for a grant?

Giving FAQs

1. What kind of fund should I set up?

2. What will the fund be called?

3. When would I make the initial gift?

4. How do I give?

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