Big Day
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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.
$1,110,990
TOTAL IMPACT AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2025, INCLUDING...
$778,265
GRANTS PROGRAMS, INCLUDING...
$234,744
ACADEMICS
$122,817
ATHLETICS
$87,171
ACTIVITIES
$28,724
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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November 24, 2025•2 min read
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November 10, 2025•8 min read
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Placer High students are getting a boost in science education thanks to a $2,500 sponsorship from Pioneer Community Energy supporting the Placer NextGen Science Initiative—advancing hands-on, engaging... ...more
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November 10, 2025•3 min read
Hillmen Foundation Awarded 2025 Taco Bell Foundation Community Grant
The Taco Bell Foundation awarded the Hillmen Foundation a $10,000 Community Grant to help launch a new Business Leadership program at Placer High. ...more
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October 30, 2025•4 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
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November 28, 2024•3 min read
Impact Report: The Hillmen Foundation Surpasses $1 Million in Grants and Scholarships for Placer High School
The Hillmen Foundation surpassed $1 million in grants and scholarships to enhance academics, athletics, and activities at Placer High School. This milestone, achieved in the foundation’s 35th year, re... ...more
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October 18, 2024•6 min read
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