The Almanor Foundation Fund
What a Community Foundation Does A community foundation brings together the financial resources of families, individuals and organizations who care about a specific place and then invests those resources back into the community. At The Almanor Foundation (TAF), we serve the communities of Plumas County by providing financial support through grantmaking, support to nonprofit partners, […]
Lake Almanor Community Foundation
LACF has been a non-profit in the basin for over 20 years mainly raising money for the “bandshell” (now called “Music Under the Stars”), the outdoor concerts held at LACC Rec I June through September. LACF also hosts the annual Labor Day weekend arts and crafts faire and was instrumental in raising money towards the purchase […]
Dixie Fire Canopy Project Fund
The Dixie Fire Canopy Project is a heartfelt initiative dedicated to bringing life back to the lands ravaged by the Dixie Fire in Plumas County, California. This community-driven effort aims to restore the natural beauty of the area by planting trees and shrubs in the burn scar regions, symbolizing hope and renewal. Beyond environmental recovery, […]
Attainable Workforce Housing Fund
Ensuring our workforce has access to affordable housing is a significant challenge for our community. The 2021 Dixie Fire exacerbated this issue by devastating the towns of Greenville, Canyon Dam, and Indian Falls, impacting the lives and livelihoods of many across the county. To address this critical need, TAF has taken the lead in the […]
The Plumas Sun Fund
The Plumas Sun is a daily online, non-profit news publication that provides unbiased coverage by reputable journalists of local government, including the Plumas County Board of Supervisors, county government and the City of Portola. We post information about upcoming events provided by local, state and federal organizations. Our nonprofit web-based platform is supported by donations, […]
Ice Rink at Chester Park Fund
The Almanor Foundation raises funds each year to ensure that ice skating continues to be a winter activity in Chester for years to come. Donations to the fund contribute to the ice rink facility and its continued improvement. Donations are tax deductible. The Almanor Foundation is a 501c3 charitable foundation, EIN# 86-2462099. *Picture Shown: Opening […]
Carlos Espana Memorial Fund
HELP MAKE THE ALMANOR RAIL TRAIL A REALITY Carlos Espana had a dream to establish a continuous recreation corridor around the Lake Almanor Basin and east to the Bizz Johnson Trail in Lassen County. He spent 1000’s of hours to moving the dream forward, piece by piece, section by section. The Trails committee that he […]
Wildfire Relief Fund
Relief. Recovery. Preparedness. The Almanor Foundation Wildfire Relief & Recovery Fund supports immediate, intermediate and long-term recovery efforts for wildfires affecting Plumas County Residents, as well as preparedness efforts. The relief fund provides emergency relief and support through grants to nonprofits and agencies.
Chester Cemetery Fund
The Chester Cemetery District has opened this fund with The Almanor Foundation to raise money to rehabilitate Chester Cemetery properties and vegetation destroyed by the 2021 Dixie Fire. The Chester Cemetery District serves the communities of Chester and Prattville. The Chester Cemetery was conceived in 1956. Collins Pine Company donated five acres of land, roadway access […]
Jerry & Yvonne Kehr Education Fund
Jerry and Yvonne Kehr, long-term residents of Lake Almanor, left an indelible impact on our community. Yvonne was a beloved 3rd-grade teacher at Chester Elementary. Jerry, retired as a teacher at Chester Elementary. Jerry, retired as a teacher and basketball coach when he moved to Lake Almanor and became an influential real estate broker instrumental […]