Since the Foundation’s inception in 2000, Calaveras Community Foundation has distributed over $3.1 million to worthy causes, through competitive grants, scholarships and assistance. Unless otherwise indicated, the funding source was the Foundation’s general grant fund. Listed below are the recipients of previous competitive grants.
2022 Competitive Grants Given
| 2022 GRANTS GIVEN | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bret Harte Union High School | Computer acquisition (Funded by Martha & Paul Moeller Fund) | $10,000.00 |
| Calaveras County Historical Society | Selkirk Trail Restoration | $4,500.00 |
| Calaveras County Office of Education | Student events to foster/showcase achievements (Funded by Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort Employees Fund) | $7,000.00 |
| Calaveras Mentoring Foundation | Community outreach materials | $2,834 |
| Calaveras Unified School District | Social/emotional Learning Library | $298.00 |
| Common Ground Senior Services, Inc. | Meals on Wheels (Funded by Federlein Family Fund of San Francisco) | $10,000.00 |
| Good Samaritan Community Covenant Church | Food Pantry (Funded by Federlein Family Fund of San Francisco) | $10,000.00 |
| Habitat for Humanity Calaveras | Home restoration/repair project (Funded by Federlein Family Fund of San Francisco) | $10,000.00 |
| Hospice of Amador & Calaveras | Respite Care in Calaveras County (Funded by Seniors Fund) | $6,500.00 |
| Manzanita Writers Press | Camcorders/software for oral history of Gold Country | $3,500.00 |
| Marines Toys for Tots Foundation | Holiday toys for children | $1,000.00 |
| Mark Twain Badgers Boosters Club | Enrichment and arts for all students | $3,416.00 |
| Murphys Area Community Tennis Association | Resurfacing tennis courts (Funded by Community Betterment Fund) | $10,000.00 |
| Murphys Creek Theater Company | Summer Youth Educational Program | $10,000.00 |
| Sierra Hope | Food Pantry (Funded by Federlein Family Fund of San Francisco) | $6,000.00 |
| Society for Preservation of West Calaveras History | Mobile Museum | $1,650.00 |
| Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Angels Camp | St. Patrick's housing and utilities assistance for those in need | $5,000.00 |
| St. Patrick's Helping Hands | Food pantry (Funded by Federlein Family Fund of San Francisco) | $5,000.00 |
| Trinity Ranch of Calaveras County | Rancher education - raising pigs | $4,000 |
| TOTAL 2022 | $110,698.00 |
2021 Competitive Grants Given
| 2021 GRANTS GIVEN | Purpose: | Amount: | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calaveras County Office of Education | Student events to foster and showcase academic achievements, excellence and competition (Funded by the Paul & Martha Mueller Fund) | $3,400.00 | ||
| Calaveras Humane Society | Senior Veterinary Assistance (Funded by Federlein Family Fund of San Francisco) | $10,000 | ||
| Trinity Ranch of Calaveras County | Rancher education, raising pigs (Funded by Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort Employees Fund) | $4,000,00 | ||
| Feeney Park Foundation | Bathroom Modernization (Funded by Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort Employees Fund) | $600.00 | ||
| Calaveras Pregnancy Center | Marketing materials | $1,800.00 | ||
| Angels Camp Museum Foundation | Restoration of Firefighter Exhibit | $5,195.00 | ||
| St. Patrick's Helping Hands | Protein funding for clients (Funded by Federlein Family Fund of San Francisco) | $2,500.00 | ||
| Calaveras Sings Theatre Arts and Repertory (CSTARS) | Show Season 2021/2022 (Funded by Martha & Paul Moeller Fund) | $3,000.00 | ||
| Common Ground Senior Services, Inc. | Meals on Wheels (Funded by Federlein Family Fund of San Francisco) | $5,000.00 | ||
| Central Calaveras Fire & Rescue Protection District | Purchase of equipment | $9,248.00 | ||
| Murphys Old Timer Museum | Tales of Calaveras Funded by Martha & Paul Moeller Fund) | $10,000.00 | ||
| Sierra Hope | Hope House Family Shelter | $10,000.00 | ||
| Mark Twain Medical Foundation | Senior Meals (Funded by Federlein Family Fund of San Francisco) | $10,000.00 | ||
| Hospice of Amador & Calaveras | Respite care in Calaveras | $2,500.00 | ||
| Douglas Flat Community Center | School electrical upgrade | $10,000.00 | ||
| Gardens to Grown In | Courtyard Upgrade | $4,511.00 | ||
| West Point Covenant Food Pantry | Food Pantry (Funded by Federlein Family Fund of San Francisco and Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort Employees Fund) | |||
| TOTAL 2021 | $110,854 |
2020 Competitive Grants Given
| 2020 GRANTS GIVEN | Purpose: | Amount: |
|---|---|---|
| Angels Camp Museum Foundation | Creation of a historical Frog Jump exhibit | $25,000.00 |
| Blue Mountain Coalition for Youth & Families | Improvements and upgrades to the West Point Community Garden | $4,750.00 |
| Bret Harte Football Boosters | Funding for helmets, gear bags and uniforms (Partial funding from Lagniappe Fund) | $2,000.00 |
| Calaveras County Arts Council | Materials for the "No Place Like Home" mural near the San Andreas Town Hall (Funded by Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort Employees Fund) | $2,000.00 |
| Calaveras County Office of Education | Re-establish student events like Dinner with A Scientist, Science Fair, Math Mini Bowl & more | $3,400.00 |
| Calaveras Humane Society | Provide veterinary assistance for pets of qualified County senior citizens (Funded by Federlein Family Fund of San Francisco) | $10,000.00 |
| Calaveras National Little League | Updates and improvements at the San Andreas baseball field | $8,100.00 |
| Common Ground Senior Services, Inc. | Meals on Wheels program (Funded by Federlein Family Fund of San Francisco) | $15,000.00 |
| Copperopolis Community Food Pantry | Purchase food for the Seniors-only pantry (Funded by Federlein Family Fund of San Francisco) | $4,500.00 |
| Faith Lutheran Church | Remodel Mitchler House in Murphys & lease to Sierra Hope for the Permanent Supportive Housing Program | $12,500.00 |
| Friends of Arnold Library | Create "Art in Arnold" mural at the library (Funded by Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort Employees Fund) | $2,000.00 |
| Friends of Railroad Flat School | Update the Robotics Lab (Funded by the Martha and Paul Moeller Fund) | $7,500.00 |
| Grad Night Foundation of Calaveras County | Funds for Sober Grad Night Celebration (Partial funding by County Employees Fund) | $1,000.00 |
| Horsespeak Center for Personal Development | Riding Program and campout for adults with developmental & physical disabilities | $5,100.00 |
| Mind Matters Clinic | Training materials & additional programs | $4,220.00 |
| Mokelumne Hill Veterans Memorial District | Constuct ADA compliant restroom in Shutter Tree Park | $25,000.00 |
| Murphys Community Club | Upgrades to The Hut in Murphys Park | $8,000.00 |
| Murphys Creek Theatre | Update HVAC system at Blackbart Playhouse (Partial funding by Community Betterment Fund) | $10,200,00 |
| Nexus Youth & Family Services (CASA of Calaveras County) | Advocacy incentive program for those who serve County children in the juvenile dependency court system | $6,780.00 |
| San Andreas Elementary School | Replace weather-beaten wooden tables with metal ones plus hardware | $6,220.00 |
| Sierra Hope Food Pantry | Restock food pantry shelves (Funded by Federlein Family Fund of San Francisco) | $4,500.00 |
| Toyon Middle School | Enhance the Digital Arts and Robotics program at the school (Funded by Alliance for Youth Success) | $14,267.24 |
| TOTAL 2020 | $182,037.24 |
2019 Competitive Grants Given
| 2019 GRANTS GIVEN | Purpose: | Amount: |
|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT INITIATIVE | ||
| Calaveras County Office of Education | Supplies for mural project to promote Youth Mentoring Program | $3,576.35 |
| Friends of Calaveras Animal Service | Spay, neuter & rabies vaccinations | $10,000.00 |
| Foothill Collaborative for Sustainability | Arnold Rim Trail maps & signage | $5,600.00 |
| Gold Rush Writers | 14th Annual Gold Rush Writers Conference | $1,770.00 |
| Manzanita Writers Press | 'Voices of Wisdom' Anthology | $3,800.00 |
| Murphys Creek Theatre | Replace Black Bart Playhouse's sound system (Funded by Community Betterment Fund) | $5,151.00 |
| SENIOR INITIATIVE | ||
| Calaveras Community Senior Center | Building exterior repairs (Funded by Federlein Family Fund of San Francisco) | $6,000.00 |
| Calaveras Humane Society | Preventative/emergency care for senior's pets (Funded by Federlein Family Fund of San Francisco) | $10,000.00 |
| Common Ground Senior Services, Inc. | Meals on Wheels - home-delivered meals | $5,000.00 |
| Copperopolis Community Food Pantry | Distribution of food | $6,000.00 |
| Central Calaveras Fire Protection District | Smoke alarm installation, reflective street markers and chimney cleaning for seniors | $8,000.00 |
| Disability Resource Agency for Independent Living (DRAIL) | Home modifications, install ramps, medical equipment (Funded by Federlein Family Fund of San Francisco) | $8,000.00 |
| Good Samaritan Church Food Pantry | Nutritious Food for seniors | $6,000.00 |
| Hospice of Amador & Calaveras | Respite care for Calaveras Caregivers (Funded by Federlein Family Fund of San Francisco) | $5,000.00 |
| Mark Twain Medical Center Foundation | Men's health screenings (Partially funded by Federlein Family Fund of San Francisco) | $7,200.00 |
| Sierra Hope | Food Pantry for seniors | $2,400.00 |
| St. Patrick's Helping Hands | Adding protein foods for senior's food distribution | $2,500.00 |
| YOUTH INITIATIVE | ||
| Calaveras Sings Theatre Arts Repertory (CSTAR) | Purchase of microphones (Funded by Martha and Paul Moeller Fund) | $5,000.00 |
| Columbia College Foundation | Columbia College 'Promise Project' provides free tuition local qualified high-school graduates | $7,500.00 |
| Rail Road Flat Ballpark | Add play set for children and signage for parking area (Funded by Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort Employees Fund, Youth Fund and County Employee Fund) | $1,595.25 |
| TOTAL 2019 | $110,092.60 |
2018 Competitive Grants Given
| 2018 GRANTS GIVEN | Purpose: | Amount: |
|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT INITIATIVE | ||
| Manzanita Writer's Press | "Voices -a Calaveras Anthology (Partial Funding by Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort Employees Fund) | $3,500.00 |
| Murphys Creek Theatre | Replacement of Black Bart Playhouse's aging lighting fixtures (Funded by Community Betterment Fund) | $8,547.00 |
| Murphy's School of Music | Music Instruction for children, adults and others to enrich their lives and the lives of others through music. (Funded by Martha and Paul Moeller Fund) | $10,000.00 |
| SENIOR INITIATIVE | ||
| Blue Mountain Coalition for Youth and Families | Fun Fridays for Seniors | $4,000.00 |
| Calaveras Humane Society | Preventative and emergency veterinary care for senior's pets (Funded by Federlein Family Fund of San Francisco) | $10,000.00 |
| Common Ground Senior Services | Home Delivered Meals (Funded by Federlein Family Fund) | $5,000.00 |
| Copper Community Food Pantry | Increase distribution of "senior specific" food items | $7,500.00 |
| DRAIL | Home modifications, wheelchair ramps, medical equipment (Partially funded by Federlein Family Fund of San Francisco) | $8,000.00 |
| Good Samaritan Neighbor to Neighbor Food Pantry | Continued nutritional food supply for Valley Springs seniors (Partial funding Federlein Family Fund of San Francisco) | $10,000.00 |
| Habitat for Humanity Calaveras | Critical Home Repairs for Seniors (Partially funded by Federlein Family Fund of San Francisco) | $10,000.00 |
| Murphys Senior Center | Provide free lunch every Tuesday for 25 seniors with "Lunch and Learn" Program (Funded by Federlein Family Fund of San Francisco) | $5,000.00 |
| Sierra HOPE | Food Pantry - Senior Access Project | $5,000.00 |
| YOUTH INITIATIVE | ||
| Calaveras County Friends of the Library | STEAM (Science-Technology-Engineering-Art and Math) kits and activities to help prepare children for 21st century jobs. (Partially funded by Youth Fund) | $7,900.00 |
| Calaveras County of Education | Fingerprinting mentors for Calaveras Mentoring Program | $420.00 |
| Mind Matters Clinic of Murphys | "Fast ForWard to Success" program to prepare young adults for life's challenges | $4,800.00 |
| TOTAL 2018 | $99,667.00 |