There are many reasons why people choose the Amador Community Foundation to achieve their financial and charitable goals.

Personalized service

The foundation provides a safe, easy way for people and businesses to make a difference and assures that their contributions will do good work now and in years to come. Donors may give to an existing fund, establish a new fund specifically for their individual charitable goals and interests, or may give to the Foundation’s unrestricted fund. The foundation can simplify the giving process, making it quicker and less costly for donors than handling the details themselves or setting up a private foundation. We are committed to providing you with secure, flexible, and convenient services.

 

Charitable Giving Through Grants

The Foundation’s governing board has a pool of discretionary funds, and regularly awards grants to qualified nonprofit and public agencies. These grants are competitive and awarded for worthy projects that help improve the quality of life in Amador County, whether for Agriculture, Community Development, Disaster & Recovery, Education, Health & Wellness, Arts, Culture, Environment, Animal Welfare, Historical Preservation, Veterans Services, Native Philanthropy and Scholarships. We also will ensure that grants from your fund are distributed efficiently.

 

Proven Stewardship

The Amador Community Foundation is a leader in the Community. We are governed by a Board of Directors who are civic leaders with many years of experience and involvement in Amador County community issues. As a respected, neutral organization, the Foundation’s duties go beyond donor services and grant making. The Foundation finds the resources to provide solutions.

 

Legacy

What does your family legacy look like in our Community? Please talk with us about how you would like your Legacy to appear via scholarship, historical preservation or another passion that represents your family.

 

Accountability & Transparency

Our finance committee oversees the conservative investment of assets entrusted to us by working with professional money managers who have over two decades of experience. We provide fund statements upon request. As a 501c3 entity, we are proud to comply with requirements to keep our financials accessible and transparent  – Link to our tax returns.

The Amador Community Foundation is a leader in the Community. We are governed by a Board of Directors who are civic leaders with many years of experience and involvement in Amador County community issues. As a respected, neutral organization, the Foundation’s duties go beyond donor services and grant making. The Foundation finds the resources to provide solutions.