Greetings, Happy Holidays, and New Year!

The Calaveras Community Foundation has had a busy and productive year, and we’re excited to share a little about the team that makes our work possible, our all-volunteer Board of Directors and Executive Directors:

 

Board of Directors Term
Name
Home Role Since
Bernadette Cattaneo Copperopolis President, Board Member 2022
Terri Tanner Valley Springs Vice President, Co-Chair Scholarship 2023
Committee, Board Member
Don Stump Hathaway Pines Secretary, Board Member 2025
Christy Maynard Wilseyville Treasurer, Grant Committee Chair, Board 2009
Member
Terry Beaudoin Valley Springs Past President, Board Member 2013
Merita Callaway Arnold Past County Supervisor, Board Member 2015
Mary Jane Genochio Mokelumne Hill Board Member, Co-Chair Scholarship 2019
Committee
Sarah Lunsford Angels Camp Board Member 2019
Paul Goldberg Valley Springs Board Member 2023
Debbie McGee Avery Board Member 2025
Jamie McMurray Angels Camp Board Member 2025

 

Now that you know a little more about us, we’re reaching out for your support. Your year-end donation is essential to growing our Foundation and ensuring every dollar stays right here in Calaveras County directly benefiting our community.

Ways to donate:

  • PayPal
  • Check
  • IRA Distributions: If you have mandatory IRA distributions you’d like to direct toward charitable giving, give us a call. We can help you make this contribution tax-free while supporting local projects that matter most.

 

Your Contributions Make a Real Impact

  • Scholarships: This year, your generosity allowed us to award $84,000 to graduating students from local high schools.
  • Grants: This year, grant applications tripled. We awarded $152,445 to deserving nonprofits, but we were unable to fund even half of the requests. That’s where your support makes the difference.

 

Moving Digital in 2026

In order to reduce administrative costs and keep more funds dedicated to projects within Calaveras County, we will be moving to a fully digital format in 2026.

To help us stay connected, please provide your current contact information using the form provided and return it by email or mail:

 

  • Mailing Address: Calaveras Community Foundation P.O. Box 1436, Angels Camp, CA 95222-1436

 

We are honored to represent such a magical county and challenge you to help us make the upcoming year our most fruitful yet. Our focus is on increasing awareness, finding new fundraising avenues, and helping you stay involved.

Thank you for your past generosity. We hope you can continue and even increase your support this year. You can donate through our website or by mailing a check. If you’d like to contribute to a specific fund or scholarship, just let us know we’ll make it happen. Interested in setting up a scholarship or legacy fund? Email us at info@calaverascommunityfoundation.org and we’ll help you get started.

Thank you in advance for your generosity on behalf of our entire Board.

Bernadette Cattaneo

President

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Board of Directors

 

Bernadette Cattaneo • Terri Tanner • Christy Maynard • Don Stump • Terry Beaudoin • Merita Callaway • Merita Callaway • Mary

 

Jane Genochio • Paul Goldberg • Sarah Lunsford • Deb McGee • Jamie McMurrary

 

Genna Hurst & Allen Breed, Directors Emeritus

 

P.O. Box 1436 ▪ Angels Camp, CA 95222 ▪ (209) /736-1845 • info@calaverascommunityfoundation.org