About Yolo Community Foundation

Mission

To match the philanthropic interests of donors with the needs and opportunities of the Yolo County community.

Purpose

• Build a permanent endowment for the people of Yolo County
• Assist donors in meeting their charitable needs
• Support community nonprofit organizations
• Develop local responses to local problems
• Preserve our heritage
• Contribute to the future of Yolo County

History

With an anonymous startup gift of $100,000, a group of philanthropically-minded Yolo County citizens founded Yolo Community Foundation to ensure a permanent source of funds to enrich the quality of life of the people of Yolo County. The IRS granted 501(c)(3) status in November 2002 and the first public activites began in 2003.

Founding directors:

• Joan Hogan, President
• Alan Dismuke, Vice President
• Paul Harder, Treasurer
• Charles Lacy, Secretary
• Mary Jo Bryan
• Margaret Burns
• Charles Guenther
• Jeff Kean
• Robert Lew
• Robert Pye
• Francisco Rodriguez
• Jacqueline Schad
• David Scheuring
• Mortimer Schwartz
• Joel Skornicka
• Kathleen Stafford

General Information

Founders' Circle donors:

• Margaret S. Burns & Roy Bellhorn 
• Casson & Son Carpet Care 
• Dan Dowling 
• Desmond, Nolan, Livaich & Cunningham 
• First Northern Bank 
• Harder + Company Community Research 
• Joan Hogan 
• Mohini Jain Family Foundation 
• Mortimer Schwartz & Giovanna Oettinger

Types of funds:

• Donor-advised
• Designated
• Field of interest
• Agency/Organization
• Operating

Types of acceptable gifts:

Cash

Bequests

Securities

Real estate

Tangible personal property

Charitable remainder trusts beneficiary designations

Retirement or life insurance plan beneficiary designations

Donations are tax-deductible to the maximum extent allowed by law