Since the Foundation’s inception in 2000, Calaveras Community Foundation has distributed over $3.7 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.
2025 Competitive Grants Given
| 2025 GRANTS GIVEN | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amador County Senior Citizens | Meals on Wheels program for Calaveras residents (Funded by Federlein Family Fund of San Francisco) | $10,000.00 |
| Blue Mountain Coalition for Youth and Families, Inc. | Groceries for community food project (Funded by San Joaquin Foundation Health & Wellness Fund) | $5,000.00 |
| Blue Mountain Community Renewal Council | Health & safety programs (Funded partially from the Calaveras County Employee Community Fund) | $1,860.00 |
| Blue Mountain Players (West Point Town Square) | Construction of community gazebo (Funded by the Jackson Rancheria Fund & Matching Fund) | $10,000 |
| Calaveras Community TV | Future Film Makers project (Funded by Paul Moeller Fund) | $10,000 |
| Calaveras County Library (San Andreas) | Furniture, rugs, floor cushions and play-space items (Partially funded by Jackson Rancheria Fund | $2,000 |
| Calaveras County Search and Rescue | Team training for trailing and searches (Funded partially from the Calaveras County Employee Community Fund) | $3,500.00 |
| Calaveras County Humane Society | Senior veterinary services assistance (Funded by Federlein Family Fund of San Francisco ) | $10,000.00 |
| Calaveras Unified School District (Calaveras High School) | Paint gym wall for gym upgrades (Matching fund) | $10,000.00 |
| Calaveras County Public Health Department | Backpacks, school supplies & hygiene kits (Funded by San Joaquin Foundation Health & Wellness Fund) | $5,000.00 |
| Douglas Flat Community Center | Construction of wall footings for restoration project (Funded with matching funds) | $10,000.00 |
| Ebbetts Pass Community Center (Independence Hall) | Window rescue and repair | $5,000.00 |
| Friends of Calaveras Animal Services (FOCAS) | Animal welfare projects | $2,435.00 |
| Friends of Turner Park | Weed cloth for playground restoration project | $2,000.00 |
| Gardens to Grow In | Garden shed constructions, concrete & shelving | $3,200.00 |
| Good Samaritan Community Covenant Church | Food pantry (Funded by Federlein Family Fund of San Francisco ) | $2,000.00 |
| Hospice of Amador & Calaveras | Respite Care (Funded by Federlein Family Fund of San Francisco ) | $2,000.00 |
| Mark Twain Elementary School | New school display cases | $3,000.00 |
| Motherlode Feral Cat Alliance | Animal welfare projects (Funded by Federlein Family Fund of San Francisco ) | $10,000.00 |
| Murphys Community Club | Park bathroom upgrades (Funded by from the Community Betterment Fund for the Murphys Area provided by Bob & Joanna Reagan) | $10,000.00 |
| Murphys School of Music | Recording equipment (Funded by the Paul Moeller Fund) | $10,000.00 |
| San Andreas Community Covenant Church | Food pantry (Funded by Federlein Family Fund of San Francisco) | $2,000.00 |
| Nexus Youth & Family Services | Youth center expansion & Nurtured Hearts Approach Workshops (Funded by the Paul Moeller Fund) | $3,350.00 |
| St. Patrick's Helping Hands | Food pantry (Funded by Federlein Family Fund of San Francisco) | $2,000.00 |
| The Resource Connection | County food bank (Funded by San Joaquin Foundation Health & Wellness Fund) | $10,000.00 |
| Tri-Dam Lions Community Service Corporation | Well improvements | $3,100.00 |
| Valley Springs Elementary School PTO | Fix or replace existing student water fountains (Funded by San Joaquin Foundation Health & Wellness Fund) | $5,000.00 |
| TOTAL 2025 | $152,445.00 |
2024 Competitive Grants Given
| 2024 GRANTS GIVEN | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 3ndless 2earth 3covillage | Mountain Ranch Seed Library & Stewardship. (Funded by Jackson Rancheria) | $2,680.00 |
| Amador County Senior Citizens | Meals on Wheels/ Senior Pet Food (Funded by Federlein Family Fund of San Francisco) | $10,000.00 |
| Angels Camp Museum Foundation | Angels Camp Historic Plaques (Matching Fund Grant) | $5,000.00 |
| Blue Mountain Coalition for Youth and Families, Inc. | Community Food Project (Funded by San Joaquin Foundation Fund) | $3,600.00 |
| Blue Mountain Community Renewal Council | Equipment purchase for Rail Road Flat Community Hall (Funded partially by Jackson Rancheria Fund & Calaveras County Employee Fund) | $6,000.00 |
| Calaveras County Office of Education | Student events 2024/2025 (Funded by Youth Fund) | $9,166.00 |
| Calaveras County Search and Rescue | Technical Training (Funded by San Joaquin Foundation Fund) | $5,000.00 |
| Calaveras County Humane Society | Senior Citizen Pet Assistance (Funded by Federlein Family Fund of San Francisco) | $10,000.00 |
| California CareForce | Calaveras County Free Health Clinic (Funded by San Joaquin Foundation Fund) | $4,000.00 |
| Copperopolis Community Food Pantry | Summer 2025 Lunch Bag Service | $1,500.00 |
| Copperopolis Fire Protection District | Purchase Rescue Boat (Matching Fund Grant) | $5,000.00 |
| Dean Kincanon VFW Post 2600 | Kitchen Upgrade & Lawn Equipment | $2,500.00 |
| Douglas Flat Community Center | Shutter Project Design & Quotes | $5,000.00 |
| Ebbetts Pass Community Center | Building Maintenance | $8,492.00 |
| Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway | Community Oral History Project (Matching Fund Grant) | $5,000.00 |
| Feeney Park Foundation | Renovate Restroom (Funded by San Joaquin Foundation Fund) | $7,000.00 |
| Grad Night Foundation of Calaveras County | 2025 Calaveras High Grad Night | $2,000.00 |
| Habitat for Humanity Calaveras | Community Revitalization Over Four Towns | $5,500.00 |
| Hospice of Amador & Calaveras | Respite Care | $1,500.00 |
| Independence Hall Quilters | Teaching Children to Sew (Funded by Lagniappe Fund) | $900.00 |
| Manzanita Writers Press | Preserving Historical Stories of Community | $8,000.00 |
| Mark Twain Elementary School | Supplies for Garden (Funded by Lagniappe Fund) | $2,009.00 |
| Mark Twain Medical Center Foundation | Purchase blood pressure cuffs and glucose monitors (Funded by the San Joaquin Community Foundation) | $7,500.00 |
| Mark Twain Health Care District | Ankle Brachia Index Testing | $2,000.00 |
| Murphys Creek Theatre Company | Summer on Film (Funded by the Paul Moeller Fund) | $8,900.00 |
| Old Timers Museum | Albert Michelson Learning Center | $2,600.00 |
| P.E.G. Access/Calaveras Community Television | Future Filmmakers Club (Funded by the Paul Moeller Fund) | $10,000.00 |
| Sierra Hope | Food Bank (Funded by Federlein Family Fund of San Francisco) | $4,000.00 |
| United Methodist Community Covenant Church | Food Bank (Funded by the Federlein Family Fund of San Francisco) | $7,000.00 |
| TOTAL 2024 | $155,847.00 |
2023 Competitive Grants Given
| 2023 GRANTS GIVEN | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Angels Camp Museum Foundation | Matching Funds for Foundry Exhibit | $10,000.00 |
| Blue Mountain Coalition for Youth and Families, Inc. | Marketing materials for concerts to benefit non-profit radio station | $3,000.00 |
| Calaveras County Search and Rescue | Matching funds for truck purchase | $10,000.00 |
| Calaveras Humane Society | Senior Citizen Veterinary Services (Funded by Federlein Family Fund of San Francisco) | $10,000.00 |
| Calaveras Mentoring Foundation | Volunteer Appreciation brunch and software | $2,200.00 |
| Calaveras National Little League | Ballpark upgrade | $4,013.00 |
| Calaveras Office of Education | Student events 2023/2024 | $7,000.00 |
| Calaveras Sings Theatre | Facility rental | $5,000.00 |
| Common Grounds | Meals on Wheels (Funded by Federlein Family Fund of San Francisco) | $10,000.00 |
| Copperopolis Fire Protection District | Open water rescue swimming training (Funded by the San Joaquin Community Foundation) | $6,884.00 |
| Douglas Flat Community Center | Plans and permits for foundation work | $5,000.00 |
| Friends of the Calaveras County Library (San Andreas) | Purchase Talk Read Sings kits | $4,480.00 |
| Hospice of Amador & Calaveras | Respite care (Funded by Federlein Family Fund of San Francisco) | $5,000.00 |
| Jenny Lind Veterans Memorial District | Repair/replacement of items in children's park | $3,561.00 |
| Manzanita Writers Press | Oral History Project | $6,400.00 |
| Mark Twain Healthcare District | Purchase 2 AED machines (Funded by the San Joaquin Community Foundation) | $4,000.00 |
| Mark Twain Medical Center Foundation | Purchase blood pressure cuffs and glucose monitors (Funded by the San Joaquin Community Foundation) | $8,500.00 |
| Murphys Old Timers Musuem | Materials and web page for Albert Michelson exhibit | $6,500.00 |
| My Own School | Purchase new play equipment | $4,963.00 |
| Sierra Hope | Food Bank (Funded by Federlein Family Fund of San Francisco) | $5,400.00 |
| St. Patrick's Helping Hands | Food Bank (Funded by Federlein Family Fund of San Francisco) | $10,000.00 |
| The Resource Connection of Amador and Calaveras | Consumable closet | $5,000.00 |
| West Point Community Food Pantry | Food bank and kitchen upgrade (Funded by the San Joaquin Community Foundation & the Federlein Family Fund of San Francisco) | $8,124.00 |
| TOTAL 2023 | $145,045.00 |
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 |