Competitive Grants Given
Since the Foundation’s inception in 2000, CCF has distributed over $2,800,000 to worthy causes, through competitive grants, scholarships and assistance. Listed below are the recipients for the past four years.
| 2021 GRANTS GIVEN | Purpose: | Amount: | |
| Angels Camp Museum Foundation | Restoration of the firehouse exhibit | $5,195.00 | |
| Calaveras County Office of Education | Student events to showcase achievements (Funded by Martha & Paul Moeller Fund) | $3,400.00 | |
| Calaveras Humane Society | Assistance with veterinary expenses for low-income seniors (Funded by Federlein Family Fund of San Francisco) | $10,000.00 | |
| Calaveras Pregnancy Center | Promotion of available services | $1,800.00 | |
| Calaveras Sings Theatre Arts Repertory (CSTARS) | 2021/22 show season support (Funded by Martha and Paul Moeller Fund) | $3,000.00 | |
| Central Calaveras Fire & Rescue Protection District | Purchase of equipment | $9,428.00 | |
| Common Ground Senior Services, Inc. | Meals on Wheels program (Funded by Federlein Family Fund of San Francisco) | $5,000.00 | |
| Douglas Flat Community Center | Schoolhouse electrical updates | $10,000.00 | |
| Feeney Park Foundation | Bathroom Modernization (Partial funding by Jackson Rancheria Casino/Resort & Employees Fund) | $9,520.00 | |
| Gardens to Grow In | Master Gardeners Demonstration Courtyard Upgrade | $4,511.00 | |
| Hospice of Amador & Calaveras | Respite care in Calaveras County | $2,500.00 | |
| Mark Twain Medical Center Foundation | Senior Meals Program (Funded by Federlein Family Fund of San Francisco) | $10,000.00 | |
| Murphys Old Timers Museum | “Tales of Calaveras” (taped interviews) (Funded by Martha & Paul Moeller Fund) | $10,000.00 | |
| Sierra Hope | Hope House Family Shelter | $10,000.00 | |
| St. Patrick’s Helping Hands | Food Pantry Purchases (Funded by Federlein Family Fund of San Francisco) | $2,500.00 | |
| Trinity Ranch of Calaveras County | Education in pig raising (Funded by Jackson Rancheria Casino/Resort & Employees Fund) | $4,000.00 | |
| West Point Covenant Food Pantry | Food pantry purchases (Partial Funding by Federlein Family Fund of San Francisco and Jackson Rancheria Casino/Resort & Employees Fund) | $10,000.00 | |
| TOTAL 2021 | $110,854.00 | ||
| 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 | Fundting 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) | $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) | $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 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 Playhouses sound system (Community Betterment Fund) | $5,151.00 | |
| SENIOR INITIATIVE | |||
| Calaveras Community Senior Center | Building exterior repairs (Funded by Federlein Family Fund) | $6,000.00 | |
| Calaveras Humane Society | Preventative/emergency care for seniors pets (Funded by Federlein Family Fund) | $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) | $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) | $5,000.00 | |
| Mark Twain Medical Center Foundation | Mens health screenings (Partially funded by Federlein Family Fund) | $7,200.00 | |
| Sierra Hope | Food Pantry for seniors | $2,400.00 | |
| St. Patricks Helping Hands | Adding protein foods for seniors 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 (The above two grants were made possible by funds from Jackson Rancheria Fund, Youth Fund and County Fund) | $1,595.25 | |
| TOTAL 2019 | $110,092.60 | ||
| 2018 GRANTS GIVEN | Purpose: | Amount: | |
| COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT INITIATIVE | |||
| Manzanita Writer's Press | "Voices -a Calaveras Anthology (Partial Funding by Jackson Ranchedria Casino/Resort Hotel Community Fund) | $3,500.00 | |
| Murphys Creek Theatre | Replacement of Black Bart Playhouse's aging lighting fixtures (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. (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 (Federlein Family Fund) | $10,000.00 | |
| Common Ground Senior Services | Home Delivered Meals (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) | $8,000.00 | |
| Good Samaritan Neighbor to Neighbor Food Pantry | Continued nutritional food supply for Valley Springs seniors (Partial funding Federlein Family Fund) | $10,000.00 | |
| Habitat for Humanity Calaveras | Critical Home Repairs for Seniors (Partially funded by Federlein Family Fund) | $10,000.00 | |
| Murphys Senior Center | Provide free lunch every Tuesday for 25 seniors with "Lunch and Learn" Program (Federlein Family Fund) | $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 County Youth Donor Advised Funds) | $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 |