A Legacy of Giving: Why Guy and Sigrid Gibson Chose Placer Community Foundation

Guy Gibson knows what it means to be rooted in Placer County. His family has called Roseville home for more than a century. His grandfather was the city’s first school superintendent. His father served as a lawyer, then judge, and has a courthouse, park and street named in his honor.

That tradition of service didn’t end there.

Guy has practiced law for 47 years and served two terms on a local school board. He and his wife, Sigrid, have dedicated themselves to the place they’ve always called home. And now, through the Placer Community Foundation, they’re giving back in a way that will help generations to come.

“We wanted to leave something behind that reflects what we care about most, our community,” Guy said.

Their planned gift will support an unrestricted community needs fund, allowing PCF to direct funds where they’re needed most. Whether that’s helping fire victims, supporting foster youth, or funding local food banks, the Guy and Sigrid Gibson Community Endowment Fund will respond to emerging needs. They also plan on including the Aldo Pineschi Memorial Fund Endowment in their bequest. In Aldo’s memory, this will support the Tommy Apostolos Fund, which has annually provided free clothing to over 500 needy children for over 27 years.

That flexibility was intentional.

“We didn’t want to limit the impact to one cause,” Guy said. “Placer Community Foundation knows this region and can respond quickly. We trust them to make the right call.”

Guy first connected with PCF 15 years ago while helping clients with their estate plans. The more he learned, the more convinced he became that PCF was a perfect match—for them and for his clients.

“It’s such a natural fit. They make giving easy and personal,” he said. “They listen, tailor the plan, and people walk away feeling like their values were honored.”

Now, Guy has rejoined the foundation’s board, ready to play a more active role again.

He’s seen the county evolve, especially Roseville, which has grown from a quiet railroad town into a thriving city of over 150,000. But even with all the growth, Guy says the sense of community hasn’t faded.

“There’s something about this place—its schools, parks, neighborhoods—that still feels personal and connected,” he said.

That sense of belonging and civic pride runs deep in his family. His father, a longtime judge and public servant, instilled in him the importance of compassion and giving back.

“He was the kind of person who did the right thing quietly, but consistently,” Guy said. “That stayed with me.”

Guy hopes others will consider how they, too, can make an impact.

“I encourage people to sit down with the foundation,” he said. “Learn what the needs are. Find out how your values can live on through the work they do.”