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Local Donors Award $22.5M in 2025
Read more: Local Donors Award $22.5M in 2025In 2025, local generosity resulted in $22.5 million awarded to support nonprofits and students.
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Roy Brewer and Pramila Kriplani Join Foundation Board
Read more: Roy Brewer and Pramila Kriplani Join Foundation BoardRoy Brewer and Pramila Kriplani’s expertise strengthens efforts to expand philanthropic resources and improve health equity in the region.
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Nine Grants Support Youth Performing Arts
Read more: Nine Grants Support Youth Performing ArtsMore than $40,000 awarded to performing arts programs across our region.
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Nonprofit Registration Open for Big Day of Giving 2026
Read more: Nonprofit Registration Open for Big Day of Giving 2026Local nonprofits can register to participate in the Sacramento region’s annual giving day.
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Scholarships Available That Open Doors
Read more: Scholarships Available That Open DoorsStudents throughout the Sacramento region are invited to apply for more than 40 open scholarships.
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Funding Helps Four Nonprofits, Their Way
Read more: Funding Helps Four Nonprofits, Their WayFlexible funding helps four nonprofits strengthen the work they do for youth and families.
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Survey Reveals Demand for Advocacy Training
Read more: Survey Reveals Demand for Advocacy TrainingMost nonprofit leaders express interest in advocacy skill-building, according to our recent survey.
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$130,000 For Emergency Food Funding
Read more: $130,000 For Emergency Food FundingActivating the Foundation’s emergency relief fund is helping local food banks meet urgent needs.
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Building Bridges with Youth in Del Paso Heights
Read more: Building Bridges with Youth in Del Paso HeightsAt a recent Town Hall, Del Paso Heights residents and youth shared powerful insights on what it will take for young people to truly thrive.
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Grants to Support Young Performing Artists Available
Read more: Grants to Support Young Performing Artists AvailableWe are accepting grant applications for the Dennis Mangers Fund for Young Performing Artists.
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Full Circle Moments: Volunteer Day Reflection
Read more: Full Circle Moments: Volunteer Day ReflectionThe Foundation’s Senior Accountant Maria Ruñez Patrick reflects on giving back, both in her day-to-day tasks and as a volunteer at the Yolo Food Bank.
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Over $300,000 Invested to Strengthen Del Paso Heights
Read more: Over $300,000 Invested to Strengthen Del Paso HeightsNew funding marks the beginning of community-led efforts to support youth in Sacramento’s Del Paso Heights.
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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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Confidence and Collaboration: Cultivate’s Impact
Read more: Confidence and Collaboration: Cultivate’s ImpactThis year’s Cultivate cohort gained skills, expanded their donor base, and launched new partnerships.