The Community Foundation of the North State is commemorating its 25th anniversary with the introduction of the Siskiyou County Fund. Partnering with local donors, this fund seeks to address urgent needs specific to Siskiyou County. The Foundation is distributing an initial $25,000 from the fund to area nonprofits throughout the year. “I love living in […]
Redding Rancheria: Partners in Philanthropy
In more than two decades of philanthropic partnership with the Community Foundation of the North State, the Redding Rancheria Community Fund has granted out over $4.6 million dollars. Seeing the ripple effect of this financial support is one of the things Rancheria CEO Tracy Edwards said she’s most proud of. “Supporting a diversity of groups […]
From Such Great Heights: Shasta County Search & Rescue
The Shasta County Search and Rescue divisions are comprised of 13 sworn deputies and over 200 volunteers. Here are two stories from the Search & Rescue Ground Team: Advancing Rescue Capabilities Across Shasta County Thanks to the generous grant from The Community Foundation, Shasta County Search and Rescue Ground Team was able to purchase an […]
McConnell Fund Grants over $600,000 to Area Nonprofits
The McConnell Fund at the Community Foundation has awarded $632,142 in Spring grants to 29 nonprofits in the Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama, Trinity, and Modoc counties. Areas of need included transport vehicles, HVAC systems, and durable goods like computers and heavy equipment. “The McConnell Fund is one of our most generous grantmaking funds,” said Justine Lehman, […]
Redding Rancheria Community Fund Awards over $100,000 in Spring Grants
The Redding Rancheria Community Fund has awarded grants to 43 nonprofits in Shasta and Trinity counties for their Spring grant cycle. The total funds distributed is $112,688 and will support organizations in the arts, youth services, education, public safety, and healthcare. “The Redding Rancheria Community Fund’s commitment to supporting our local nonprofits is a testament […]
Advance Redding Fund Awards Inaugural Grants For Community Performances
The Advance Redding Fund for the Performing Arts at the Community Foundation has awarded over $45,000 in its inaugural grants to two local organizations dedicated to enriching the Redding community through dynamic arts programming. The Fund was created with the goal of fostering collaboration among performing arts groups and supporting projects that bring diverse performances […]
Community Foundation Launches Tehama County Fund
The Community Foundation of the North State is commemorating its 25th anniversary with the introduction of the Tehama County Fund. Partnering with local donors, this fund seeks to address urgent needs specific to Tehama County. The Foundation is distributing an initial $25,000 to area nonprofits throughout the year. “We have learned a lot about the […]
A Founder’s Story: From the Start
The opportunity to build something from the ground up originally brought Maggie and Ray John to Shasta County in the 90s. They relocated from the Bay Area to open Bishop Quinn High School in Palo Cedro. Maggie entered the nonprofit world, working for NVCSS, BloodSource, and One Safe Place before joining the board of what […]
Burney Fund Grants to 8 Organizations Serving Intermountain Region
The Community Foundation of the North State is pleased to announce that the Burney Regional Community Fund has awarded grants totaling $30,000 to eight nonprofits in the Intermountain area. Established at the Community Foundation in 2007 with a seed gift from Pattern Energy, the Burney Regional Community Fund addresses the needs of the Greater Burney […]
Community Foundation Now Offers Charitable Gift Annuities
The Community Foundation of the North State is now licensed to offer Charitable Gift Annuities (CGAs). Giving through a CGA allows donors to make a generous gift, receive tax-advantaged payments for life, and leave a legacy that supports their favorite causes or funds. We hosted a webinar on April 3 explaining more about CGAs and […]
