Mother Lode Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyAuburn, California · EIN 94-1480593 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$89K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$774K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $4,588.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Hall | Auburn, CA | Charitable | $13,633 |
| Stand Up Placer | Auburn, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Auburn Recreation District | Auburn, CA | Youth scholarship fund | $5,000 |
| City of Auburn | Auburn, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army Auburn Corps | Auburn, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Christmas Charity Program | Auburn, CA | Food and toys at christmas for needy | $4,588 |
| Gold Rush Chevrolet | Auburn, CA | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Auburn Gold Country Rotary Club | Auburn, CA | Charitable | $3,900 |
| Acres of Hope | Auburn, CA | Support homeless women and children | $3,000 |
| Confluence High School | Auburn, CA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Placer County Search and Rescue | Auburn, CA | Support search and rescue efforts | $3,000 |
| The Gathering Inn | Auburn, CA | Financial support for homeless | $3,000 |
| Glitter Critter's Childcare & Preschool | Auburn, CA | Early childhood education center | $2,600 |
| Forgotten Soldier Program | Auburn, CA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Golden Sierra Life Skills | Auburn, CA | Support education service for life | $2,500 |
| Horses for Healing | Auburn, CA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Seniors First Inc | Auburn, CA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| The Boys & Girls Club of Placer County | Auburn, CA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| The Placer Nature Center | Auburn, CA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Univ of Cal Regents 4H | Davis, CA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Auburn Little League | Auburn, CA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Blossom Place | Auburn, CA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| The Taylor House | Roseville, CA | Charitable | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $89,221 | 23 |
| 2024 | $38,704 | 11 |
| 2023 | $13,556 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612119349100326
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-1480593
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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