Cares Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 45-2544055
Foundation Overview
Based in Carmichael, CA, Cares Foundation has awarded 116 grants totaling $15,358,604 to organizations in California. Individual grants range from $5,000 to $858,200, with a median award of $96,250.
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New Applicant Friendliness
1 of 11 recipients (9%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
100% of all grants are concentrated in California, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within California, funding concentrates in Sacramento (86%), Davis (4%), Grass Valley (3%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 16% decrease over 9 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (38%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Cares Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communicare Health Centers | $65,655 | West Sacramento, CA, US | Prep Clinic, Navigation, Referrals For On-site Behavioral Health Services | 2024 |
| Community Against Sexual Harm (Cash) | $191,591 | Sacramento, CA, US | Hiv/sti Prevention And Provide Prep Information To Sex Workers | 2024 |
| Golden Rule Services | $50,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Non-medical Case Management For People Of Color Living With Hiv, Hiv Care | 2024 |
| Harm Reduction Services (Hrs) | $302,163 | Sacramento, CA, US | Street Outreach To Homeless, Sex Workers And Injection Drug Users | 2024 |
| One Community Health | $150,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Hiv Testing, Care Program | 2024 |
| Planned Parenthood Mar Monte | $80,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Hiv/sti Education For Youth And Young Adults Including Prep | 2024 |
| Sacramento Lgbt Community Center | $168,565 | Sacramento, CA, US | Hiv/sti Testing And Linkage To Care, Safer Sex Supplies | 2024 |
| Safer Alternatives Thru Networking And Exchange (Sane) | $67,171 | Sacramento, CA, US | Syringe Exchange, Risk Reduction Education On-site | 2024 |
| Sunburst Projects | $110,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Hiv Testing, Care Program | 2024 |
| Sierra Foothills Aids Foundation | $149,303 | Auburn, CA, US | Prep Navigation To High Risk Aids Clients | 2024 |
| Norcal Aids Cycle | $10,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | 2024 Sponsorship | 2024 |
| Community Against Sexual Harm (Cash) | $182,500 | Sacramento, CA, US | Hiv/sti Prevention And Provide Prep Information To Sex Workers. | 2023 |
| Communicare Health Centers | $75,000 | West Sacramento, CA, US | Prep Clinic, Navigation, Referrals For On-site Behavioral Health Services | 2023 |
| Golden Rule Services | $44,400 | Sacramento, CA, US | Non-medical Case Management For People Of Color Living With Hiv, Hiv Care | 2023 |
| Harm Reduction Services (Hrs) | $310,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Street Outreach To Homeless, Sex Workers And Injection Drug Users | 2023 |
| Sacramento Lgbt Community Center | $185,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Hiv/sti Testing And Linkage To Care, Safer Sex Supplies | 2023 |
| One Community Health | $300,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Hiv Testing, Care Program | 2023 |
| Safer Alternatives Thru Networking And Exchange (Sane) | $74,928 | Sacramento, CA, US | Syringe Exchange, Risk Reduction Education On-site | 2023 |
| Sac County Public Health | $200,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Prep Navigation To High Risk Hiv Negative Clients | 2023 |
| Sunburst Projects | $110,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Hiv Testing, Care Program | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Mar Monte | $80,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Hiv/sti Education For Youth And Young Adults Including Prep | 2023 |
| Norcal Aids Cycle | $10,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | 2023 Sponsorship | 2023 |
| Community Against Sexual Harm (Cash) | $182,500 | Sacramento, CA, US | Hiv/sti Prevention And Provide Prep Information To Sex Workers. | 2023 |
| Communicare Health Centers | $75,000 | West Sacramento, CA, US | Prep Clinic, Navigation, Referrals For On-site Behavioral Health Services | 2023 |
| Golden Rule Services | $44,400 | Sacramento, CA, US | Non-medical Case Management For People Of Color Living With Hiv, Hiv Care | 2023 |
| Harm Reduction Services (Hrs) | $310,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Street Outreach To Homeless, Sex Workers And Injection Drug Users | 2023 |
| Sacramento Lgbt Community Center | $185,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Hiv/sti Testing And Linkage To Care, Safer Sex Supplies | 2023 |
| One Community Health | $300,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Hiv Testing, Care Program | 2023 |
| Safer Alternatives Thru Networking And Exchange (Sane) | $74,928 | Sacramento, CA, US | Syringe Exchange, Risk Reduction Education On-site | 2023 |
| Sac County Public Health | $200,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Prep Navigation To High Risk Hiv Negative Clients | 2023 |
| Sunburst Projects | $110,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Hiv Testing, Care Program | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Mar Monte | $80,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Hiv/sti Education For Youth And Young Adults Including Prep | 2023 |
| Norcal Aids Cycle | $10,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | 2023 Sponsorship | 2023 |
| Communicare Health | $150,000 | Davis, CA, US | Prep Clinic & Hiv Care | 2022 |
| Community Against Sexual Harm | $52,500 | Sacramento, CA, US | Testing Education And Outreach | 2022 |
| Golden Rule Services | $80,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Non-medical Case Management | 2022 |
| Harm Reduction Services | $325,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Project Reach | 2022 |
| One Community Health | $148,331 | Sacramento, CA, US | Hiv Prevention | 2022 |
| Sacramento County Public Health | $200,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Prep Navigation | 2022 |
| Sacramento Lgbt Community Center | $199,353 | Sacramento, CA, US | Lgbtq Health And Wellness | 2022 |
| Safer Alternatives Thru Networking & Education (Sane) | $75,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Community Engagement, Testing & Harm Reduction | 2022 |
| Sunburst Projects | $121,706 | Sacramento, CA, US | Hiv/sti Prevention & Education | 2022 |
| Wind Youth Services | $23,600 | Sacramento, CA, US | Hiv/sti Education Project | 2022 |
| Norcal Aids Challenge | $10,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | 2022 Sponsorship | 2022 |
| Communicare Health | $150,000 | Davis, CA, US | Prep Clinic & Hiv Care | 2022 |
| Community Against Sexual Harm | $52,500 | Sacramento, CA, US | Testing Education And Outreach | 2022 |
| Golden Rule Services | $80,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Non-medical Case Management | 2022 |
| Harm Reduction Services | $325,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Project Reach | 2022 |
| One Community Health | $148,331 | Sacramento, CA, US | Hiv Prevention | 2022 |
| Sacramento County Public Health | $200,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Prep Navigation | 2022 |
| Sacramento Lgbt Community Center | $199,353 | Sacramento, CA, US | Lgbtq Health And Wellness | 2022 |
| Safer Alternatives Thru Networking & Education (Sane) | $75,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Community Engagement, Testing & Harm Reduction | 2022 |
| Sunburst Projects | $121,706 | Sacramento, CA, US | Hiv/sti Prevention & Education | 2022 |
| Wind Youth Services | $23,600 | Sacramento, CA, US | Hiv/sti Education Project | 2022 |
| Norcal Aids Challenge | $10,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | 2022 Sponsorship | 2022 |
| Communicare Health | $150,000 | Davis, CA, US | Prep Clinic & Hiv Care | 2022 |
| Community Against Sexual Harm | $52,500 | Sacramento, CA, US | Testing Education And Outreach | 2022 |
| Golden Rule Services | $80,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Non-medical Case Management | 2022 |
| Harm Reduction Services | $325,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Project Reach | 2022 |
| One Community Health | $148,331 | Sacramento, CA, US | Hiv Prevention | 2022 |
| Sacramento County Public Health | $200,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Prep Navigation | 2022 |
| Sacramento Lgbt Community Center | $199,353 | Sacramento, CA, US | Lgbtq Health And Wellness | 2022 |
| Safer Alternatives Thru Networking & Education (Sane) | $75,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Community Engagement, Testing & Harm Reduction | 2022 |
| Sunburst Projects | $121,706 | Sacramento, CA, US | Hiv/sti Prevention & Education | 2022 |
| Wind Youth Services | $23,600 | Sacramento, CA, US | Hiv/sti Education Project | 2022 |
| Norcal Aids Challenge | $10,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | 2022 Sponsorship | 2022 |
| Central Valley | $60,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Hiv Prevention And Education | 2021 |
| Communicare Health | $100,000 | Davis, CA, US | Prep Clinic & Hiv Care | 2021 |
| Community Against Sexual Harm | $37,500 | Sacramento, CA, US | Testing Education And Outreach | 2021 |
| Harm Reduction Services | $255,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Project Reach | 2021 |
| One Community Health | $243,407 | Sacramento, CA, US | Hiv Prevention | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood Marmonte | $80,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Hiv/std Prevention | 2021 |
| Sacramento County Public Health | $185,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Prep Navigation | 2021 |
| Sacramento Lgbt Community Center | $130,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Lgbtq Health And Wellness | 2021 |
| Golden Rule Services | $50,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Non-medical Case Management | 2021 |
| Wind Youth Services | $130,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Hiv/sti Education Project | 2021 |
| Norcal Aids Challenge | $10,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | 2021-10 Sponsorship | 2021 |
| One Community Health | $370,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Hiv Prevention | 2020 |
| Planned Parenthood Marmonte | $80,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Hiv/std Prevention | 2020 |
| Harm Reduction Services | $140,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Project Reach | 2020 |
| Sacramento Lgbt Community Center | $130,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Lgbtq Health And Wellness | 2020 |
| Wind Youth Services | $138,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Hiv/sti Education | 2020 |
| Community Against Sexual Harm | $16,250 | Sacramento, CA, US | Testing Education And Outreach | 2020 |
| Community Against Sexual Harm | $21,250 | Sacramento, CA, US | Testing Education And Outreach | 2020 |
| Gender Health Center | $125,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Hiv Prev. Intervention & Education | 2020 |
| Safer Alternatives Through Networking & Education | $37,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Syringe Access Program | 2020 |
| Freed Center For Independent Living | $25,000 | Grass Valley, CA, US | Hiv/aids Local Outreach | 2020 |
| Sacramento County Public Health | $200,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Prep Navigation | 2020 |
| Central Valley | $40,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Hiv Prevention And Education | 2020 |
| Cares Community Health | $649,430 | Sacramento, CA, US | "preventing Hiv With Prep" Outreach Program | 2017 |
| Community Against Sexual Harm | $32,500 | Sacramento, CA, US | Hiv Testing & Transmission Education | 2017 |
| Hard Reduction Services | $179,169 | Sacramento, CA, US | Needle Exchange | 2017 |
| Parents Families And Friends Of Lesbians & Gays | $10,000 | Grass Valley, CA, US | Financial, Nutritional, Physical, Psychological, Medical And Social Needs For Individuals/families A | 2017 |
| Safer Alternatives Thru Networking & Education | $209,965 | Sacramento, CA, US | Needle Exchange | 2017 |
| Wind Youth Services | $146,126 | Sacramento, CA, US | Teen "street Education" | 2017 |
| Life Enriching Communications | $35,000 | Placerville, CA, US | Heart To Heart Project (hiv/sti), Abuse Prevention, And Positive Skill Building Program For Youth | 2017 |
| Planned Parenthood Mar Monte | $82,165 | Sacramento, CA, US | Provide Health Education About Hiv/sti Prevention, Treatment And Access To Health Services. | 2017 |
| Sac Lbgt Community Center | $75,063 | Sacramento, CA, US | Health Education Focusing On Hiv Testing, Prevention And Education | 2017 |
| Norcal Aids Cycle | $5,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Norcal Aids Cycle - Sponsorship | 2017 |
| Cares Community Health | $734,263 | Sacramento, CA, US | "preventing Hiv With Prep" Outreach Program | 2016 |
| Community Against Sexual Harm | $43,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Hiv Testing & Transmission Education | 2016 |
| Gender Health Center | $5,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Sponsorship Of "no Time To Lose" Conference | 2016 |
| Harm Reduction Services | $113,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Needle Exchange | 2016 |
| Parents Families And Friends Of Lesbians & Gays | $6,350 | Grass Valley, CA, US | Financial, Nutritional, Physical, Psychological, Medical And Social Needs For Individuals/families A | 2016 |
| Safer Alternatives Thru Networking & Education | $55,979 | Sacramento, CA, US | Needle Exchange | 2016 |
| Wind Youth Services | $132,087 | Sacramento, CA, US | Teen "street Education" | 2016 |
| Cares Community Health | $858,200 | Sacramento, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2015 |
| Community Against Sexual Harm | $25,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2015 |
| Harm Reduction Services | $87,500 | Sacramento, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2015 |
| Wind Youth Services | $132,087 | Sacramento, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2015 |
| Safe Alternative Thru Networking & Education | $44,925 | Sacramento, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2015 |
| Parents Families And Friends Of Lesbians And Gays | $6,350 | Sacramento, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2015 |
| Gender Health Center | $92,500 | Sacramento, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2015 |
| Sacramento Lgbt Community Center | $52,750 | Sacramento, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2015 |
| The Regents Of University Of California Davis | $233,564 | Davis, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2015 |
| Sacramento Native American Health Center (snahc) | $63,650 | Sacramento, CA, US | Be Safe Program | 2015 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Cares Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 45-2544055 |
| Website | http://www.thecaresfoundation.org |
| Address | 6920 FAIR OAKS BLVD STE 205 Carmichael, CA 95608-3361 |
Key People (12)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Cares Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Fred Meyers |
|---|---|
| Vice President | Olivia Kasirye |
| Secretary | Alice Kessler |
| Cfo (Thru 1/24) | John Kay |
| Member | Ashley Brand |
Forms 990-PF
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