Current Amador Community Foundation Funds
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AMADOR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FUND
ACF GENERAL FUND - Every dollar given directly to Amador Community Foundation (ACF) ensures we can respond to community needs with excellence and expediency. We support family and community causes that enrich the quality of life making Amador County a great place to live.
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AGRICULTURE
Establishing funds to strengthen local farming, viticulture and ranching systems to sustain a vibrant agricultural future for Amador County.
2nd Generation - Fair Livestock Auction
Supports Supplemental pricing of youth livestock auction at the Amador County Fair. DONATE NOW
ACDS / Amador County Fair Livestock Auction
Supports supplemental pricing of youth livestock auction at Amador County Fair. DONATE NOW
Friends of Farms of Amador
Promoting local agriculture and development of youth-oriented and public agricultural education programs for Amador County. DONATE NOW
Future Hay Farmers of Amador County / Fair Livestock Auction
Supports supplemental pricing of youth livestock auction at Amador County Fair. DONATE NOW
ANIMAL WELFARE
Animal rescue and welfare funds provide health, wellness, safety and support for animals in crisis.
ACART - Amador County Animal Response Team
Supports partnership with emergency services to provide shelter and care for domestic animals, including appropriate livestock, faced with evacuation resulting from a declared disaster in Amador County and to educate the public on preparation for evacuation. DONATE NOW
Animal Shelter
Funds for unbudgeted needs for the Amador County animal shelter. DONATE NOW
A-Pal Humane Society Endowment
Funds for unbudgeted needs for domesticated animals. DONATE NOW
Barbara Brown Bow-Wow Meow Endowment
Supporting domesticated pets and natural wildlife.
ART & CULTURE
Art and Cultural funds support targeted programs and services, exhibitions, and support the cultural life of Amador County.
Barry Duncan Memorial Fund
Purpose: To support art and culture in Amador County. DONATE NOW
Stevenson Family Endowment
Art-related Programs.
Twin Rivers Music - Music Events
Music events held for the purpose of raising funds for Amador County Charities. DONATE NOW
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Mission to grant funds to create and support local organizations as community partners in ways that generate better economic prosperity in Amador County.
ACRA Bingo Cooperative
Accepting contributions and distributing the assets for the benefit of Amador County parks.
Amador Community Foundation Future Projects
Acceptance and distribution of charitable gifts to qualified nonprofits in Amador County. DONATE NOW
Douglas Schulze Donor Advised
Supporting local nonprofits in Amador County.Â
Eva Clymer Memorial FundÂ
Raising funds to build a playground for special-needs youth.DONATE NOW
Gary & Paula Wooten Family
Supporting local nonprofits in Amador County.
Ione Police FoundationÂ
Supports procurement of equipment for the Ione Police Department. DONATE NOW
Ione Projects
Purpose: To raise funds benefitting pubic safety, education, youth programs and community projects in Ione.DONATE NOW
Jackson Police Foundation - Managed by ACF
Supports procurement of equipment for Jackson Police Department. DONATE NOW
Jackson Rancheria Park & Field Restoration
Supporting the renovation of Amador County Parks.
Jackson Rancheria Charity Golf Tournament
Raises money for selected Amador County Charities.
Jackson Revitalization
Purpose: to promote economic development within the City of Jackson.
Lockwood Neighborhood Radio Watch
Purpose: building and maintaining a radio system for the Lockwood neighborhood to disseminate emergency and community information. DONATE NOW
Mary Brown Community Fund
Supporting local nonprofits in Amador County.
Mother Lode Cruise
Annual car show to raise funds for various local nonprofits. DONATE NOW
DISASTER & RECOVERY
Funds designated to mitigate hazards and recover from effects of a disaster, addressing urgent needs of Amador County residents through collaboration with expert agencies.
Disaster Relief
To meet the needs of individuals and communities that have experienced losses due to disasters such as fires, floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, drought, tornadoes, and riots. DONATE NOW
Jackson Rancheria Disaster Relief Expendable
Supporting the needs of individuals following a disaster.
Smoke Chasers
Annual Event held at the Plymouth Fair Grounds featuring education, resources, and exhibits about fire safety.
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EDUCATION FUNDS
Established funds support the long term viability of libraries, education and services in Amador County.
ACUSD Instrumental Fund
Purpose: to purchase and repair band instruments. DONATE NOW
ACUSD Jazz Band
Supporting Jazz Band instruction and performances. DONATE NOW
Amador High School Drama and Music Support
Supporting student education in vocal coaching and choreography in the performance of musical theater. DONATE NOW
Argonaut Band Boosters
Providing Support to the Argonaut High School Band Students, their Parents and Teachers. DONATE NOW
Argonaut Culinary Education
Argonaut High School Culinary arts program assistance DONATE NOW
Barbara Bardin Regan Education Endowment - Special needs
Special Education is first priority, but any education project may be considered.
College is a Plan, not a Dream
Providing funds for student college tours in preparation for enrollment. DONATE NOW
Motivate Our Youth-Physical Education
Formed for the purpose of supporting Physical Education Programs in Amador County Schools. DONATE NOW
Plymouth Elementary Parents Organization
Expanding literacy opportunities throughout Amador County. DONATE NOW
Plymouth Elementary Parents Organization - FUN RUN 2023
Expanding literacy opportunities throughout Amador County. Donations to this link will go directly to the Fun Run 2023 event. You may donate in the name of a student to help them toward their personal and classroom goal for donations received. DONATE NOW
SCEPTOR-Sutter Creek Elementary Parent Teacher
Supporting enhanced curriculum providing art and music for K-6th grade. DONATE NOW
Teen Driver Council
Provides funds for teen driving awareness program 'Every 15 Minutes' at Amador and Argonaut High Schools. DONATE NOW
ENVIRONMENT & CONSERVATION
Established funds support protection, restoration, education programs for Amador County parks and trails.
Jackson Creek Watershed Plan
Funds set aside specifically to mitigate issues relating to watersheds.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Funds provide ongoing support for essential health and resource programs, food sustenance, hospice, rehabilitation and mental health for residents Amador County residents.
Autism for All - Autistic Children and Family Support
Raising Autism Awareness and supporting needed services for families affected by Autism in Amador County. DONATE NOW
Breastfeeding Coalition
Education and support for moms who breastfeed. DONATE NOW
Burning Bush Ministries
Creates gift bags for those in need of a loving touch (long-term care facilities, assisted living, etc) and provides visitations and worship services for those who are no longer able to attend a service. DONATE NOW
Children and Families
Targeting specific needs of children in Amador county assisting First-5 programs. DONATE NOW
Diamond-Price
Benefitting Operation care, Tri-County Wildlife, Amador County Library, Meals on Wheels, the Interfaith Food Bank and other nonprofits as designated by the donor.
John Silva's Give Back Adventures - Funds raised in 2021
Great Mountain Divide Bikeride of 3,000 miles to increase awareness and raise money for victims of domestic violence and their families. DONATE NOW
Project Lifesaver - Wanderer Program sponsored by Sheriff's Department
Contributions supporting the purchase of Project Lifesaver equipment allowing Amador County Sheriff's personnel and Search & Rescue to locate & rescue "at risk" individuals with cognitive disorders who are at risk of life-threatening behavior of wandering. DONATE NOW
Pulskamp Endowment
Providing funds that support social justice in Amador County.
The Shingles Fund
Assistance for low-income seniors to obtain a Shingles Vaccine
Sutter Amador Hospital
Provides health care services and programs for Amador County residents. DONATE NOW
Sutter Amador Hospital Patient Care
Benefits patients with special needs for financial assistance for health care services. DONATE NOW
Sutter Creek Smiles
To provide a financial resource for emergency and urgent care to those children who do not qualify for aid available through traditional sources. Through dental care for these children, we intend to foster improved overall health, self-confidence, and the enhanced ability to focus while in the classroom. In addition, as funds allow, assist with other needs as they arise in the community.DONATE NOW
HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUNDS
Historical preservation funds are held to support the maintenance and projects of historical pride in Amador County.
Amador County Historical Preservation
The Amador County Historical Preservation Fund's purpose is to preserve historical sites in Amador County. They are currently raising money to restore and preserve Tailing Wheel #1 in Kennedy Tailing Wheels Park. Once that project is complete, they will look for another historical site to preserve. Donate Now
Amador County Historical Society
The Society shall acquire, preserve, and make accessible historical items about Amador County, and educate, encourage and enlist its citizens to preserve our history. Amador County Historical Society is currently raising funds to construct a new Livery Stable Building at the Museum which is operated by ACHS. The new building will become an exciting new attraction at the museum, housing freight and buckboard wagons, carriages and buggies, blacksmithing tools and other historic equipment."
For more information: www.amadorcountyhistoricalsociety.org
Jackson Beautification Project
The goal of the Jackson Beautification fund is to work in cooperation with the City of Jackson to restore and beautify the historical downtown Jackson Main Street. The committee has several projects in mind to accomplish and is hoping to meet these goals head on. Currently, the beautification has partnered with the mayor, Steve McClean, to build an Arch at the beginning of Main Street. Donate Now.
Sutter Creek Community Benefit Foundation
Focus on renovation and preservation of historic sites in Sutter Creek.
Willow Springs School House Restoration
Restoration of historic school located at the corner of Highway 16 & Demartini Road. DONATE NOW
LEGACY FUNDS
Historical preservation funds are held to support the maintenance and projects of historical pride in Amador County.
Bardin Family Endowment
General operating support for the Amador Community Foundation to enhance the quality of life for the people of Amador County.Â
Helen Fallis Founders Endowment
General operating support for the Amador Community Foundation to enhance the quality of life for the people of Amador County.
Clay and Jacquelyn Francisco Endowment
General operating support for the Amador Community Foundation to enhance the quality of life for the people of Amador County.Â
Guletz Family
General operating support for the Amador Community Foundation to enhance the quality of life for the people of Amador County.Â
Kingsbury Family
General operating support for the Amador Community Foundation to enhance the quality of life for the people of Amador County.Â
Lukowicz Family Endowment
General operating support for the Amador Community Foundation to enhance the quality of life for the people of Amador County.Â
Margorie Strohm Memorial Fund
Pistoia Family Endowment
General operating support for the Amador Community Foundation to enhance the quality of life for the people of Amador County.Â
Solaja Family Endowment
General operating support for the Amador Community Foundation to enhance the quality of life for the people of Amador County.Â
Still Family Endowment
General operating support for the Amador Community Foundation to enhance the quality of life for the people of Amador County.Â
Stanley J. Lukowicz Endowment
General operating support for the Amador Community Foundation to enhance the quality of life for the people of Amador County.Â
Wayne Garibaldi Trust
General operating support for the Amador Community Foundation to enhance the quality of life for the people of Amador County.Â
NATIVE PHILANTHROPY
Resources to support Amador County community involvement and philanthropic funding for Native Americans and Indigenous communities of the Jackson Rancheria Band of Miwuk Indians
Jackson Rancheria Community Outreach - Managed by ACF
Contributions for distributable assets support the Foundation's charitable purposes of enhancing and supporting the quality of life for the people of Amador County.
Jackson Rancheria CARE - Employee Assistance fund managed by ACF
Provides financial support to rancheria employees in crisis. By application only.
Jackson Rancheria Community Grant - Managed by ACF
Supporting local nonprofits in Amador County.
Native Health & Welfare Program
Provides financial support to local native residents in crisis. By application only.
SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS
Local donors have created endowed scholarship funds to provide educational assistance and recognition to Amador County students. Scholarship categories include: Continuing Education / Trade School / Public Service & Government / Sports / Arts / University / Agriculture
AAUW Scholarship - Amador County Chapter, American Association of University Women
AAUW is a national organization whose mission is to advance equity for women and girls. The Amador Branch raises funds to award scholarships to local junior high girls to attend Tech Trek (a STEM summer camp) and to women pursuing Upper Division, Graduate and Re-Entry studies. amador-ca.aauw.net  DONATE NOW
Amador Promise Scholarship
Providing scholarship support to underserved students of Amador County. DONATE NOW
Amador County Chamber of Commerce
Scholarship for business based students.DONATE NOW
Andreason Scholarship
Graduating senior of Amador High School residing in Plymouth attending a 4 year institution is awarded a multi-year grant, decided by ACUSD scholarship committee.
Annette Adam Memorial Scholarship
Graduating senior of Argonaut High School pursuing education for public service or government.
Bird Scholarship
Graduating senior from Amador or Argonaut High School pursuing post-secondary education.
C.R. Horizon Scholarship
Dixie Cameron Equestrian & Western Life-Style Memorial Scholarship
Graduating seniors pursuing their love of horses and the western lifestyle.
Dr. Floy Salyer Goulart Scholarship-2 Year or Trade School
Graduating female student attending 2-year community college.
Jeffrey Wayne Banning Jr Memorial Fund - Scholarship
Providing Trade School or Art scholarship support to graduating Amador high School and/or Independence High School students.
Giles Turner Alumni Fund-Drama
Providing scholarships for graduating Amador students pursuing theatre who have studied for at least 3 years in Mr. Turner's program & to provide stipends & program support for Amador students with financial needs to purchase dance & theatre supplies. DONATE NOW
Kearns/Beltrami Scholarship Endowment
Graduating senior of Amador High School pursuing a 4-year university.
Ken Blake Memorial Scholarship
Graduating senior from Amador or Argonaut High School pursuing post-secondary education.
Kyle Gaye Automotive Scholarship Endowment
Graduating senior of Amador High School pursuing a career in industrial studies.
Kyle Gaye Eagle Scout Scholarship Endowment
Graduating senior of Amador High School that has achieved the level of Eagle Scout.
Mark Giannini Memorial Sports Scholarship
Graduating senior of Argonaut High School who has participated in sports.
Mary Ann Strohm Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a graduating senior of Argonaut High School. This scholarship is for students attending a trade school.
Michael Daly Memorial Scholarship - Public Service & Government
Graduating senior of Argonaut High School pursuing education for public service or government.
Ruffino Family Scholarship Fund
Graduating students of Amador High School who wish to pursue higher education and training in Music or Fine Arts. Financial need is a required qualification.
Same Ole Six Scholarship Fund
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Sharyn Brown & Suzanne Brown McBride Scholarship-2 Year or Trade School
Graduating senior from Amador or Argonaut High School pursuing 2-year community college or trade school supported with $1000 per year.
Special Educators of Amador County Scholarship Endowment
Providing scholarship support for special education students.
Ciro and Kim Toma Nursing Scholarship in memory of Hazel Toma-Brooks
Ciro and Kim Toma Community Service Scholarship
VETERAN SERVICES
Funds support Veterans family programs and upkeep of Veterans Monuments in Amador County.
Ione Veterans Memorial
Maintain the Veteran Memorial Park in Ione, CA. DONATE NOW
Top Cop Veteran's & 1st Responders
Raises funds to support wounded and disabled veterans and first responders. DONATE NOW
YOUTH & FAMILY
Funds designated for youth and family services support individuals and families in maintaining health, self-sufficiency, and stability.
Argonaut High School Athletic Support
Supplementing athletic programs at Argonaut High School.
Argonaut High School Cheer Team
Expanding opportunities of the Argonaut Cheer team by participating in competitions and other sport development opportunities. DONATE NOW
Boy Scouts of America Endowment
Grants for charitable projects requested by Amador District Boy Scouts of America.
Castle Oaks Jr. Golf Association
Purpose: Supporting youth golf instruction. Donate Now
Cenoto Family - Ione Jr. High Scholastic Awards & Library Support
Provides cash for scholastic graduation awards at Ione Jr. High and purchases new issues of Library of America published series of Amador Libraries to be donated in the name of the Darlene and Lawrence Cenoto Trust.
Dennis Dalton Foundation - Youth Sports
Providing assistance for Amador and Calaveras students to play sports regardless of ability to pay. DONATE NOW
Suzanne G & James M. Gullett Family
Supporting local nonprofits in Amador County.
Ione Cops 4 Kids
Providing a charitable funding source to benefit and enhance our communities and build relationships for the betterment of Ione.Â
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Ione Junior High Colt Club
Purpose: To enhance the curricular and extracurricular educational programs for students.
Lake Pardee Kids Fishing Derby
Annual kids fishing derby at Lake Pardee. DONATE NOW
Lukowicz Family - Managed by ACF
Supporting the quality of life for the people of Amador County. DONATE NOW
Takach - Jr High Sports and Physical Education
ACUSD Music supplement funding and enhancement of physical education programs at Jackson & Ione Jr. High Schools.
Women & Children - Managed by ACF
Providing direct service to women & children to improve their health and wellbeing.
WHO CAN ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS?
We are glad to answer your questions. We have been helping donors support local charities since 1999. As an effective partner, the Community Foundation helps strengthen our community through charitable giving.
Our expertise in philanthropic giving connects donors, businesses, and nonprofit organizations together for the good of the community. We connect our donors’ strategic investments and asset planning to local needs both now and in the sustainable future making each donation thoughtful, efficient, and effective. We also incubate start-up nonprofits that meet a charitable need in the community that is not already met by an existing nonprofit. This allows an idea to become a reality and gain sustainability under the 501c3 umbrella of the Community Foundation.
Our Board of Directors are committed volunteer community leaders devoted to the mission of the Community Foundation: Connecting local generosity with local needs – For Good, Forever.
Give us a call (209) 223-2148 or connect directly with our Executive Director, John Williamson by email: jwilliamson@acfgives.org
Amador Community Foundation
571 S. Hwy 49
PO Box 1154
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 223-2148