Since 1994, area residents have been turning to the Paradise Community Foundation to make their philanthropic giving as effective as possible. We are a public charity serving thousands of people who share a common concern – improving the quality of life for the Paradise Ridge communities.

The Paradise Community Foundation shared the state of the foundation at their annual meeting in May 2006 with community members, business and financial representatives and Town of Paradise staff.

            *The Paradise Community Foundation currently has exceeded 2 million dollars in assets.

            *Distributed over $61,000 into the community over the past 12 months.

            *Our average rate of return on investments was 13%.

            *Established two new funds – the Molly Sacksteder Memorial Fund and Bill Zongker Memorial               Young Musicians Fund.
              
             *The Foundation was the fiscal sponsor for The VOICE who successfully launched into their                own 501(c) (3).