Business Details
43 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner in Philanthropy & Community Impact
Since 1983, the Sacramento Region Community Foundation has served as the region's leading philanthropy partner, stewarding $254 million in assets to drive equitable community impact. Our team specializes in creating customized charitable funds for donors, managing over $275 million in grants and scholarships since inception, and spearheading initiatives like Big Day of Giving that have raised $117 million for 850+ local nonprofits. We combine deep local expertise with national standards accreditation to build partnerships that address systemic inequities in education, health, and food security across four counties.With a donor-centric approach, we offer tax-advantaged giving solutions, scholarship programs for students, and capacity-building resources for nonprofits while maintaining transparent operations guided by values of equity, stewardship, and community leadership.
Services
Donor Advised Funds
Scholarship Programs
Big Day of Giving
Nonprofit Grants
Capacity Building
Charitable Fund Management
Legacy Planning
Community Initiatives
Grantmaking Services
Philanthropy Consulting
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of regional philanthropy expertise with $275M+ in grants awarded
- Customized donor-advised funds with tax-advantaged giving solutions
- Big Day of Giving platform raised $117M for 850+ nonprofits since 2013
- Strategic focus on equity-driven initiatives in education and food security
- Accredited under Community Foundations National Standards for excellence
Associations and certifications
- Community Foundations National Standards
What people say
40+ years of experience
Tax-advantaged giving solutions
Equity-focused initiatives
Strong donor support
Effective grantmaking
Services
Donor Advised Funds
Our Donor Advised Funds provide personalized philanthropy solutions with tax advantages. Clients establish funds starting at $10,000, receive expert guidance on strategic giving, and benefit from professionally managed investments. This service simplifies charitable contributions while maximizing community impact through flexible grantmaking options.
Big Day of Giving
This 24-hour philanthropy event has raised $117 million for 850+ local nonprofits since 2013. Powered by our GivingEdge platform, it combines online tools with year-round capacity-building resources to strengthen Sacramento region nonprofits through collaborative community support and donor engagement.
Scholarship Programs
We administer over 40 scholarship funds supporting students across four counties. With $1M+ awarded annually, our programs prioritize financial need and academic merit while focusing on equity in education access. The application portal connects students with tailored funding opportunities from local donors and organizations.
Nonprofit Grants
Our grantmaking programs distribute millions annually through donor-established funds. Nonprofits access opportunities via our grants registry and benefit from capacity-building initiatives like Cultivate, which supports leaders of color. We emphasize equity-focused investments in health, education, and food security sectors.
Philanthropy Consulting
We provide expert guidance on complex asset donations, legacy planning, and strategic giving. Services include establishing endowments, navigating tax implications, and connecting donors with high-impact causes. Our advisors help individuals and businesses create customized philanthropy strategies aligned with community needs.
People
Monica Haulman
Director of Community Impact
Monica leads community impact initiatives focusing on health equity and food security. With deep expertise in nonprofit capacity-building, she manages programs like Cultivate and oversees grantmaking strategies that address systemic inequities across four counties.
Tina Bryce
Director of Scholarships & Awards
Tina administers scholarship programs that awarded $1M+ to students last year. She manages the application portal connecting students with 40+ funding opportunities while focusing on equitable access to education and career development resources.
Kelly Siefkin
Chief Philanthropy Officer
Kelly oversees donor services and philanthropy strategies, guiding clients through charitable fund establishment and legacy planning. With CFRE certification, she specializes in complex asset donations and connecting donors with impactful regional causes.
Chelsea Fahr
Senior Director of Philanthropy
Chelsea provides expert guidance on donor-advised funds and charitable planning. Certified in fundraising, she works with individuals and businesses to develop customized philanthropy strategies that align with community needs and donor objectives.
Alondra Correa
Senior Community Impact Assistant
Alondra supports community impact initiatives and grantmaking programs. She manages donor and nonprofit communications while assisting with equity-focused projects that strengthen education access and social sector collaboration.
Questions
How can donors maximize their charitable impact?
Establish donor-advised funds with tax advantages, access expert guidance on strategic giving, and utilize our platform to support vetted nonprofits across four counties.
What community initiatives do you support?
We focus on health equity, food security, and education access through programs like Big Day of Giving, Cultivate, and $24M+ in annual grants.
How do nonprofits access funding?
Create a GivingEdge profile, join our grants registry, and apply through our online portal for opportunities totaling millions annually.
What scholarship opportunities exist?
Over 40 funds award $1M+ yearly with application portals connecting students to tailored education funding from local donors.
How are grant decisions made?
Most grants are directed by donor-advised fundholders, with our team providing nonprofit research and due diligence support for informed decisions.
What philanthropy resources are available?
Access donor planning tools, nonprofit capacity-building programs, equity-focused research, and expert guidance on complex charitable contributions.
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