About Mammoth Mountain Community Foundation
The Mammoth Mountain Community Foundation concentrates its giving on K–12 education and youth athletics in the Eastern Sierra, prioritizing local school districts, school-based teams, and community sports clubs. Grants frequently support winter sports (ski & snowboard programs), school athletic teams and equipment, and place-based youth enrichment (outdoor science, alternative education), with occasional support for mental health and student services. The foundation funds organizations across Mammoth Lakes and neighboring towns (Bishop, Lee Vining, Lone Pine), favoring operational/program support for schools and youth-serving nonprofits.
Focus Areas
Ski and snowboard teams and winter-sports programs in Mammoth-area schoolsK–12 school athletics and boosters across Eastern Sierra school districtsSupport for alternative and supplemental K–12 education programs (after‑school, homeschool co-ops)Place-based outdoor education and youth environmental/science programmingLocal youth mental health and counseling services
Who They Fund
K–12 studentsstudents in alternative education programs
About Mammoth Mountain Community Foundation
Mammoth Mountain Community Foundation Inc. directs most of its giving to local K–12 education and youth athletics in the Eastern Sierra, with recurring support for school districts, school-based teams, and community sports clubs. The largest recent grant in the record was $225,463 to Mammoth Unified School District for Alternative Education Programs, followed by $161,033 and $150,000 grants to the same district in 2023 and 2025. That pattern shows a funder willing to make substantial awards to a small set of local institutions over time. The foundation’s recent grants also point to a close relationship with Mammoth-area schools. Mammoth High School received $78,700 in 2025 and $60,903 in 2024 for athletic programs, while Bishop Union High School received $120,069 in 2025 for band, choir, and athletics. Other awards support school-based enrichment such as student success programming, educational programs, and alternative education. The foundation’s portfolio is anchored in place-based youth services rather than broad regional or national grantmaking, and its recipients are concentrated in Eastern Sierra communities including Mammoth Lakes, Bishop, and nearby towns.
What Mammoth Mountain Community Foundation Funds
Alternative education is a clear priority. Mammoth Unified School District received $225,463 in 2024 and $150,000 in 2025 for Alternative Education Programs, and Bishop Home Street Middle School received $49,382 in 2025 for Alternative Education. Athletics are another major theme. Mammoth High School was awarded $78,700 in 2025 for Athletic Programs, and Bishop Home Street Middle School received $24,480 in 2024 and $16,500 in 2023 for the same purpose. The foundation also backs winter sports and outdoor activity through awards such as $161,033 to Mammoth Unified School District for Ski & Snowboard Team and $10,000 to Eastern Sierra Nordic Ski Associati for Athletic Program. Academic and enrichment supports appear alongside sports. Mammoth Elementary School received $44,701 in 2025 for the MES Student Succeed Program, and University of CA Santa Barbara received $13,170 in 2025 for Outdoor Science Education Programs.
How Mammoth Mountain Community Foundation Gives
Typical awards are mid-sized: the grant-size distribution sits at $5,520 at the 25th percentile, $10,000 at the median, and $11,500 at the 75th percentile. At the same time, the foundation makes occasional much larger school-district grants, including six-figure awards in the recent record. The pattern suggests a mix of standard program support and larger allocations to a small number of anchor institutions. Grant recipients recur across multiple years, especially Mammoth Unified School District, Mammoth High School, Bishop Home Street Middle School, Round Valley Emem School PTO, and Eastern Sierra Nordic Ski Associati. The foundation is a local grantmaker, not an individual-giving vehicle, and it does not make program-related investments.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$538K
Total Assets
$2.8M
Total Revenue
$871K
Total Expenses
$1.2M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $6K and $12K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$6K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$12K
Geographic Reach
Local2 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
Eric Clark
Accepts unsolicited proposals
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