October 3, 2024
For Immediate Release

Mammoth Community Foundation
Returns over $38K to Eastern Sierra Non-Profits

Mammoth Lakes, CA—The Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce’s Mammoth Community Foundation (MCF), in partnership with the Mammoth Festival of Beers & Bluesapalooza (MFBB) and Omega Events, is proud to announce the distribution of $38,636.50 to local non-profit organizations. This initiative, launched through MCF’s strategic alliance with the festival, allows participating non-profits to generate revenue by providing essential services like beverage pouring, parking management, and crowd control at the event.

This year, 20 non-profits contributed a total of 950 volunteer hours. To celebrate their hard work, MCF organized a check presentation event on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at
Mammoth Coffee Roasting Co. Representatives from nearly all participating organizations attended, enjoying a morning of coffee, donuts, and shared appreciation for the role they
play in the Eastern Sierra community.

“Our non-profits are essential supporters of the Chamber, and this partnership allows us to give back to them”, explained Brianna Goico, President & CEO of MLCC and Executive Director of MCF. “The work they do contributes to our thriving community.”

“We’re thankful for the non-profits’ support”, added Rich Sherman, producer of Mammoth Bluesapalooza. “This partnership not only helps us run a successful event but also ensures that the funds go directly back to the community, providing meaningful opportunities for local non-profits. We are proud to have donated over $180,000 to local non-profit groups in the last four years.”

The 2024 participating non-profits include: Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra, Eastside Student Center, Eastern Sierra Land Trust, Eastern Sierra Nordic Ski Association, High Sierra Energy Foundation, Los Angeles American Alpine Club, Lions Club, Long Valley Firefighter Association, Mammoth Lakes Contractors Association, Mammoth Lakes Football Club (Boys), Mammoth Lakes Football Club (Girls), Mammoth Lakes Women’s Club, MUSD Boosters Baseball, MHS Boosters Volleyball, MHS Class Boosters 2028, MHS Soccer, Mono Arts Council, MUSD Boosters Boys & Girls Basketball, Rotary Club of Mammoth Lakes, and Valentine Reserve.

Moving forward, MCF and MFBB are excited to continue fostering these relationships and supporting community organizations in the Town of Mammoth Lakes.

NON-PROFIT ORG	Attended
DSES: Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra	Riley Wilson
Eastside Student Center	Jordan Rose
ESLT: Eastern Sierra Land Trust	Darlene Scheutz
ESNSA: Eastern Sierra Nordic Ski Association	Janet Johnson
HSEF: High Sierra Energy Foundation	Absent
LAAAC	Absent
Lions Club	Tony Rojas
	Michelle Hoy
Long Valley Fire Department	Absent
Mammoth Lakes Contractors Association	Chad Phillips
	Dee
Mammoth Lakes Football Club (Boys)
Mammoth Lakes Football Club (Girls)
Mammoth Lakes Women’s Club (two bars)	Nancy
MHS Boosters Baseball	John Smyth
MHS Boosters Volleyball	John Morris
MHS Class Boosters 2028	John Smyth
MHS Soccer	John Smyth
Mono Arts	Absent
MUSD Boosters Boys Basketball Girls Basketball	John Smyth
Rotary Club	Tony Taylor
VESR: Valentine Reserve	Carol Blanchette