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In 2001, a few civic minded residents of Yolo County first met to discuss the possibility of building a local community foundation. A visionary anonymous donor contributed the initial start-up funds of $100,000, enabling the group to proceed to the planning stage by holding open meetings in Woodland and Davis. These community meetings attracted additional participants, leading to the formation of a Board of Directors. At the end of 2002, 501(c)(3) status was granted by the IRS and the Yolo Community Foundation was registered as a public, nonprofit charitable organization.

The Yolo Community Foundation began its first public activities in the fall of 2003 with the announcement of approximately $10,000 donated by members of the board. The program awarded 28 grants to teachers in Woodland, Esparto, Davis, West Sacramento and Winters.