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When Love & Giving Grow Together
Read more: When Love & Giving Grow TogetherDonna and Brian’s unexpected love story led to a shared approach to philanthropy rooted in generosity, simplicity, and growing impact together.
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Local Donors Award $22.2M in 2025
Read more: Local Donors Award $22.2M in 2025In 2025, local generosity resulted in $22.2 million awarded to support nonprofits and students.
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The Peter and Catherine Lampman Foundation
Read more: The Peter and Catherine Lampman FoundationChristine Street created her charitable fund and named it after her parents, Peter and Catherine Lampman.
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A Smart Solution for Giving
Read more: A Smart Solution for GivingWhen the Shulocks discovered how to give through their IRA, they found a tax-savvy strategy and a new way to invest in the causes they love.
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Sacramento State Professors Honored by Charitable Fund
Read more: Sacramento State Professors Honored by Charitable FundThe Peter H. Shattuck Higher Education Fund is designed to elevate faculty who inspire students and shape the future of higher education.
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Local Fund Is Helping Pets Thrive
Read more: Local Fund Is Helping Pets ThriveA special gift from a local family’s charitable fund is helping animals in need.
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Dragonfly Fund
Read more: Dragonfly FundWhen it came to finding the best option for their Donor Advised Fund, one Davis couple decided the Foundation was the way to go.
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One Company, Many Causes
Read more: One Company, Many CausesAt 34 Strong, corporate giving begins with a smile — and grows from there.
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A Mother’s Mission
Read more: A Mother’s MissionFrom foster parent to philanthropist, Tania’s personal journey inspired her charitable fund.
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Giving That Inspires More
Read more: Giving That Inspires MoreReferrals from our current donors are growing philanthropy throughout the Sacramento region.
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The Godkin Fund
Read more: The Godkin FundThrough her Legacy Fund, Caroline ensures that her charitable impact will continue long after her lifetime for causes she holds dear.
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Designing Good
Read more: Designing GoodHow Lionakis started its successful giving program.
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Family Legacy Grows and Gives
Read more: Family Legacy Grows and GivesThe Hart siblings keep their parents’ memory strong through charitable giving.
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Giving’s Ripple Effect
Read more: Giving’s Ripple EffectWhen local philanthropists model the power of giving, the benefits to communities throughout the Sacramento region quickly multiply.
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Dennis Mangers Fund for Young Performing Artists
Read more: Dennis Mangers Fund for Young Performing ArtistsThis Field of Interest Fund removes obstacles so young artists can learn, grow, and imagine what’s possible.