As a kid, I threw rocks in the pond just to see the concentric circles. I loved to watch and see how long it took for the surface to be still again. Growing up I learned about physics, spirituality and the laws of nature. I now know that one rock changed that pond forever. Just because I could not see it, did not mean that the contours of the pond had not changed. Those small ripples I caused never really ended. The concentric circles got bigger in circumference and smaller in height but they continued out to the edge of the pond and back in again. Along the way they danced with all the other ripples and were affected by every plant, rock, and animal along the way.

The El Dorado Community Foundation creates its ripple in the community. As a Foundation we have learned to be adept at tracking the ripples of the actions we take. Studying these concentricities brings deeper awareness and a certain joy. It allows one to see both their own significance and to balance that with the deeper understanding of the dance of all the ripples in the pond.

With each grant we effect change. Since 1990 we have helped generous community members make the most of their charitable giving. We act as stewards for our donors who entrust their gifts to our care to build a permanent place of giving for our community.

We work with donors who have varied goals and areas of interest. Building on their dreams we assist them in giving to the causes that mean the most to them with donor advised funds, and to our community with the Foundations endowment. We provide flexible ways to effect positive change our donors desire to see and create opportunities for our community that are endless!

Welcome to El Dorado Community Foundation’s comprehensive collection of philanthropic resources and services. Let us help you make good charitable investments in our community. Let us help you build the ripple of your life.