OUR MISSION
The Women’s Fund El Dorado harnesses the power of collective giving
to support community philanthropy. By pooling our funds,
we enhance the quality of life on the western slope of El Dorado County
and cultivate future philanthropists.
We are a community of over 400 members from all walks of life, each paying a minimum annual membership of $200 and awarding $100,000 annually in member-selected nonprofit grants. 2023 marks our 16th anniversary and a combined total of $1,114,806 in collective giving! Women's Fund El Dorado's philanthropic model allows members to leverage and pool their charitable donations to achieve maximum community impact.
In order to ensure a healthy and vibrant community on the western slope of El Dorado County, the Women's Fund El Dorado embraces diversity, inclusion and equity in both our membership and our granting.
“Alone we can do so little: TOGETHER we can DO SO MUCH!”
What We've Achieved
Awarded over $1,014,000 to local nonprofits, funding programs for basic human needs, poverty, women and children, and arts and culture.
Sustained an average of 400 members.
Since its creation in 2013, the LightHouse Fund has awarded more than $68,000 to 188 individuals in our community.
Established an endowment fund of over $600,000 to ensure perpetuity of granting.
Since 2012, WFED has awarded $49,500 Wickline Scholarship dollars, making a difference in the lives of 32 women.
“Thank you, WFED!!! You are our Champions!”
