WE DREAM BIG AND ACT BOLDLY TO
CREATE PROSPERITY FOR ALL
Areas of Focus
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
We are a resource, a convener, and a catalyst. We believe in networking and learning to create connections, improve professional skills, and build a better community.
PCF offers programs that allow organizations and community members to come together and develop the skills and connections they need to succeed and prosper.
GRANTS
Our grantmaking has touched nearly every corner of Placer County and beyond. Through grantmaking, we take action for the community by providing vital funding for area nonprofits that help Placer County prosper. Each year, we award approximately $1M to local and global nonprofits through funds held at the community foundation.
Our grants focus on six community impact areas: Animals & Environment, Arts & Humanities, Community Development, Children & Youth, Health & Human Services, and Education.
NONPROFIT EMPOWERMENT
Our local nonprofits are the backbone of our community and allow our donors to make a significant impact through support of their programs. PCF is committed to supporting our nonprofit community by providing free professional development and leadership training.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Education is key for a Prosper Us community and workforce. Through the support of donors, students can work towards their dreams in higher education. PCF supports local high school seniors and current college students through our scholarship program. Scholarship eligibility varies but may include financial need, merit, geographic area, or field of study.
COMMUNITY
Impact Areas
Get Involved Today
Give to a current fund to support a cause you're passionate about.
Giving through Placer Community Foundation ensures your money will be put to good use, directly benefiting the causes you care about.
Open a fund to make the maximum impact on the community
It’s the simple, convenient way to give to multiple causes close to your heart. We take special care to honor your giving intentions for the life of your fund.
Connect to a cause that matters to you to help everyone in Placer County prosper.
We will match you to the causes or organizations that you care about, using our large network of area and global nonprofits and government programs to find the perfect fit.
SEE WHAT WE'VE BEEN UP TO
See the impact we’ve made over the last year and where we’re headed next. Join us as we build a Placer County where everyone can prosper.
YOUR INVESTMENT MAKES A
DIFFERENCE
2024 IMPACT STATISTICS
2,022
HOURS OF FREE NONPROFIT TRAINING
$362,000
IN SAFETY NET GRANTS PROVIDED FOOD, HOUSING, AND MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS TO THOSE IN NEED
$298,000
PROVIDED CARE AND PRESERVATION OF ANIMALS AND NATURAL LANDS
$1,300,000
TOTAL GRANTED
$277,000
SUPPORTED THE EDUCATION AND WELL-BEING OF LOCAL YOUTH AND ADULTS
$363,000
INVESTED IN THE ARTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
