Why become a member?
As a member you can choose the level of involvement that works for you:
- Vote for the nonprofits to fund each year. - Come to our events and learn about the impact of your money, connect with other members and have fun! - Join a committee; there is one to fit your busy life.
WOMEN’S FUND EL DORADO:
WHERE DONATIONS AT ALL LEVELS TRANSFORM IDEAS INTO MAJOR IMPACTS
Membership Levels
There are two basic levels of membership:
Pioneer Membership
The Pioneer membership fosters a greater level of impact by drawing on the combined financial power of Pioneer members. Pioneer members contribute a minimum of $1,000.00 annually. 100% of Pioneer membership dollars are allocated to Women’s Fund grants.
Keyholder Membership
Keyholder members contribute a minimum of $200.00 each year for their membership. 100%* of Keyholder membership dollars are allocated to Women’s Fund grants.
The WFED Endowment Fund is a reserve for the financial bedrock of the organization. WFED has entrusted the El Dorado Community Foundation with overseeing its endowment fund and investing the money appropriately to diversify income, reduce dependency and ensure the organization will endure over time. Each September 30th the WFED Cabinet has the option to transfer 4% of the prior year’s Endowment Fund balance to the Expendable Fund for granting or direct support of community services projects, cabinets or organizations.
Give a Gift
Honor a friend or family member with a gift to the Women's Fund El Dorado. A gift that helps others is the perfect way to celebrate a life, birthday, anniversary or wedding. Donate Today
Legacy Gifts
Continue to improve the quality of life in El Dorado County with a legacy gift. You may make a bequest in your will, a percentage of your estate, a beneficiary of a charitable trust, life insurance policy, or IRA.
Women’s Fund El Dorado is a group fund of the El Dorado Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization. Contributions to Women’s Fund El Dorado are tax deductible. For more information, please click here.
Sponsorship and Supporter Options
Financially prudent management of our funds is a strong tenet of Women's Fund El Dorado. To this end, we allow only 1.5% of membership donations go to the El Dorado Community Foundation for their fiscal oversight with the balance going to the year's grants or the Endowment Fund. All other funds come from our generous supporters and sponsors. These tax-deductible donations keep our event tickets affordable to all, print and mail the annual report, allow us to have a part-time coordinator and recruit new members. If you would like more information about our sponsorship and supporter levels, please feel free to email us, coordinator@womensfundeldorado.org.
