Community Foundation of Merced County
Overview
The Community Foundation of Merced County connects local philanthropy with organizations and initiatives serving county residents. Its priorities include education and scholarships, healthcare access, poverty mitigation, and community development. It supports nonprofit organizations and helps donors direct resources toward local needs. The foundation also participates in regional agricultural innovation and workforce conversations through the Merced AgTech Alliance, bringing a community perspective to partnerships among education, industry, and development organizations.
What they do
Grants and scholarships
Makes grants, including general operating support, to nonprofits addressing education, healthcare access, poverty mitigation, and community development in Merced County, and awards scholarships to local students pursuing higher education.
Local philanthropy
Helps donors direct resources to local needs through endowments, donor-advised funds, scholarship funds, and special initiatives.
Regional agtech convening
Participates in the Merced AgTech Alliance, bringing a community perspective to partnerships among education, industry, and development organizations on agricultural innovation and workforce development.
Programs and services
Locations
- Mailing address P.O. Box 3846, Merced, CA 95344, United States