Big Day
of giving
Support Placer High on Big Day of Giving!
May 1st 2025
Hillmen Foundation Big Day of Giving
Enhance academics, athletics and student activities for Placer High students with a gift to the Hillmen Foundation on the Big Day of Giving! On Thursday, May 1st, the Greater Sacramento area will unite in this annual, 24-hour giving event designed to impact lives in our region.
The Hillmen Foundation provides roughly $40,000 per year to Placer High to enhance student learning and enrich our community.
But we cannot do it without you!
To learn more about the Big Day of Giving and give a tax-deductible donation to the Hillmen Foundation please visit the Big Day of Giving website here.
OUR FOCUS
FOUNDATION FOCUS: IMPACT AREAS
ACADEMICS
We empower students, faculty, and staff for enhanced learning through grants, tech initiatives, and scholarships, propelling them into a successful future beyond high school.
ATHLETICS
Hillmen Foundation fuels athletic achievements through grants, enhancing safety, facilities, and community fitness.
ACTIVITIES
We foster holistic education by supporting diverse activities through grants, enriching students' experiences beyond the classroom.
ALUMNI
Placer High's rich history shines through alumni activities, fostering a strong network connecting generations and the community.
SPECIAL PROJECTS & INITIATIVES
Placer High's prime Auburn location fuels community growth, enhancing facilities and programs through strategic grants.
WE CANNOT DO IT WITHOUT YOU!
YOUR FINANCIAL IMPACT
Every donation, regardless of size, will positively impact Placer High students, our community, and life on the Hill. All contributions to
the Hillmen Foundation are tax deductible in accordance with state and federal tax laws.
$1,069,484
TOTAL IMPACT AS OF JUNE 2025, INCLUDING...
$736,759
GRANTS PROGRAMS, INCLUDING...
$211,630
ACADEMICS
$110,540
ATHLETICS
$82,694
ACTIVITIES
$27,086
ALUMNI
$304,809
SPECIAL PROJECTS & INITIATIVES
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM*
$332,725
TOTAL AWARDED
31
CURRENT SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
$41,000
FOR 2025 GRADS
*Scholarships include Foundation-sponsored and Endowments with the Hillmen Foundation
In the best of times, in the worst of times, at all times… It’s great to be a Hillman!
OUR MISSION
The purpose of the Hillmen Foundation is to support Placer High School in the areas of academics, student activities, and athletics, including the staff, students, and alumni endeavors of the school; to stimulate gifts of service, endowments, and bequests; and to maintain an association of persons interested in Placer High School.
FOCUS
Academics
Athletics
Activities
Alumni
Special Projects & Initiatives
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NEWS AND EVENTS
Fresh Updates Await Your DISCOVERY
Explore Placer High School's vibrant academics, activities, and athletics, keeping you connected to the staff, students, and valued alumni, uniting a passionate community supporting the school.
Building Momentum: The Hillmen Foundation’s Impact in 2024–25
See how the Hillmen Foundation made a difference in 2024–25, investing over $85,000 in Placer High School students, teachers, and programs—all thanks to donors, supporters and volunteers like you. ...more
Hillmen Foundation
August 08, 2025•2 min read
Alumni Profile: Clay Redfield - Class of 1978
Placer High Class of ’78 alum, Dr. Clay Redfield, reflects on how the school’s teachers, friendships, and life lessons shaped a lifelong career in music education—from public school classrooms to the ... ...more
Alumni
August 08, 2025•3 min read
Meet the 2025 Hillmen Foundation Scholarship Awardees
Every year, the Hillmen Foundation awards three scholarships to graduating Placer High School seniors who not only excel academically but also embody the character and commitment that define the Hillm... ...more
Scholarships
August 08, 2025•8 min read
Five Ways to Maximize Your Benefits
Discover 5 smart strategies to maximize your charitable giving and unlock tax benefits. Learn how to itemize deductions, donate assets, leverage IRAs, and more to enhance your impact. Read now for act... ...more
Hillmen Foundation
December 18, 2024•3 min read
A Night Under the Lights: A Love Letter to Placer High School
As a third-generation Placer High alum and Hillmen Foundation board member, I reflect on the pride, tradition, and community that define our school—through milestones, memories, and even rival soccer ... ...more
ATHLETICS ,Placer High School
November 28, 2024•3 min read
December 11th, 2024 - Senior Mock Interviews Event... Volunteers wanted
Join us at Placer High School's Senior Mock Interviews event on Wednesday, December 11th, 2024, from 8:30 to 11:30 am. We're looking for professionals to provide valuable real-world interview experien... ...more
Events ,Dec
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