Our Fundholders
Our thanks to those who support the region so generously
We are honored to help our fundholders reflect their interests, their values, and their hopes for the future through their philanthropy. Each fund at the Foundation has its own story — a handful of which we share below — but they are all united by the threads of our fundholders' endless generosity.
View a list of our charitable funds
Maureen O'Leary Burness Foundation for Special Needs Children
For Maureen’s 50th birthday, Rob surprised her with a party and a check for $10,000 to establish the Maureen O’Leary Burness Foundation for Special Needs Children at the Foundation.
Kenneth C. Burt Memorial Fund
To honor Ken’s legacy, his family and friends established the Kenneth C. Burt Memorial Fund to support the University of California's Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies.
Vince Andrade-Sales Social Practice Fund
Giving has always been part of Vince Sales’ life, thanks to his grandparents.
Fundholder Stories
- Johnny's League
-
With the support of family and friends, Sara established a charitable fund to honor her beloved husband, Johnny Scott Long, and his lifelong commitment to caring for others.
- Trent Teague Music Education Fund
-
The Trent Teague Music Education Fund honors the spirit of Trent Teague's life by supporting music programs at San Juan Unified School District and Sacramento City Unified School District.
- Maurice T. and Inez S. Rhoe Fund
-
Six siblings came together to open a fund at the Foundation honoring their parents’ remarkable lives.
- Nancy and Hank Fisher Senior Initiatives Fund
-
One donor's fund is serving our region’s fastest growing population — and honoring the legacy of her late husband.
- Impact Media Fund
-
This Fund improves our community through research, community engagement and education, solutions-based and investigative journalism, and storytelling throughout the region.
- Denise and Donald Timmons Fund
-
Donald and Denise discovered the Foundation and learned the value of consolidating their charitable giving into one fund to benefit many nonprofits.
- California Family Farmer Emergency Fund
-
When the pandemic dramatically impacted the livelihoods of the farmers it supports, the Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) quickly mobilized response efforts.
- Placer Land Trust
-
When Placer Land Trust conserves land, it assumes legal and financial responsibility to uphold protection. That’s why its team chose to invest in the future by establishing a permanent “Natural Wonders Forever Endowment Fund” with the Foundation.
- Sacramento Ballet Endowment
-
Ensuring ballet thrives in our community — forever.
- Ose Family Community Service Award
-
Enlow and Melena Ose have given generously to the community they love. Over and above their financial contributions, Ose family members have logged hundreds of hours of board service to a long list of local organizations, in the knowledge that it takes engaged boards to build strong nonprofits.
Make a Difference in Our Community
We help generous people like you customize their philanthropy, so they can easily and effectively supporting the issues they care about—now and always.