To inspire generosity, steward charitable resources, listen to community needs, and partner with residents, nonprofits, businesses, and leaders to advance equity and opportunity across San Joaquin County.
San Joaquin Community Foundation Inc’s defining feature is the scale of its locally targeted grantmaking: its three largest recent grants were $12,124,904 in 2025, $4,596,307 in 2024, and $2,837,509 in 2023, all to Stockton recipients. That pattern points to an intermediary funder that moves substantial resources into community priorities rather than a small number of isolated awards. The foundation’s stated work centers on advancing equity and opportunity across San Joaquin County through partnerships with residents, nonprofits, businesses, and local leaders. Its active programs show a broad civic role: scholarships for students with post-secondary goals, community funds supporting food access and arts programming, housing innovation grants, and place-based initiatives for inclusive economic development. It also administers funds tied to health, family support, and nonprofit capacity-building. A recurring theme is community-led design. Several programs are structured around local needs in Stockton and the broader county, and the foundation is positioned as a steward and convener rather than only a grant distributor. The recent record also includes large partnership-based funding for local nonprofit organizations and coalitions working on workforce and economic development.
In housing, the Stockton Housing Innovation Fund supports local, impactful, and innovative solutions to improve housing access and outcomes in Stockton. In economic development, the Inclusive Economy Initiative funds local nonprofit organizations and collaborations advancing inclusive economic and workforce development in Stockton, with community capacity-building built into the program design. The foundation also uses grantmaking for basic needs and community services through the Ripon Emergency Response Fund, which provides financial assistance to residents of Ripon experiencing economic hardship. In youth and family-related work, the Brian M. Stocker Fund supports recreational programs, wellness, and healthy living among children and youth in Northern San Joaquin County. Across these programs, the common thread is place-based support for community needs rather than a single issue area.
The foundation’s recent grant sizes are large: p25 is $3,277,208, the median is $3,716,908, and p75 is $4,156,608. That distribution is consistent with a grantmaker making substantial awards rather than many small ones. The data also show a mix of recurring and one-off structures. Some programs are ongoing community funds or standing grant programs, while others are multi-year partnerships such as the Inclusive Economy Initiative. Several programs accept unsolicited requests, including scholarships, the Stockton Housing Innovation Fund, the Ripon Emergency Response Fund, the Community Wealth Building RFP, and the Community Health Fund. The foundation does not fund individuals directly, and it does not make program-related investments.
$12.1M
$41.6M
$8.7M
$13.9M
Most grants fall between $3.3M and $4.2M, with a median of $3.7M.
25th Percentile
$3.3M
Median
$3.7M
75th Percentile
$4.2M
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Giving is entirely within California: 100% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state. Stockton is the clearest hub, appearing in the recent large grants and in multiple active programs. Other named recipient places include Ripon for emergency assistance, and countywide work across San Joaquin County. Some programs are narrower, such as Northern San Joaquin County for youth recreation and wellness, while others serve a broader Stockton-area regional footprint.
Its active programs cover scholarships, housing access, inclusive economic and workforce development, emergency assistance, community health, community wealth building, and youth recreation and wellness. The listed focus areas also include health/healthy communities, family support, education, inclusive economies, scholarships, and nonprofit capacity-building.
Yes, several programs do. The scholarship program, Stockton Housing Innovation Fund, Ripon Emergency Response Fund, Community Wealth Building RFP, and Community Health Fund all accept unsolicited applications. The Inclusive Economy Initiative is listed as not accepting unsolicited requests.
The typical award size is substantial. The grant-size distribution shows p25 at $3,277,208, median at $3,716,908, and p75 at $4,156,608. Some program pages also list smaller program-specific ranges, such as $50,000–$75,000 for the Stockton Housing Innovation Fund.
The foundation’s scope is local, and 100% of grants in the data go to recipients in California. Stockton is the main center of activity, with additional place-based work in Ripon, Northern San Joaquin County, and countywide San Joaquin County programs.
The listed beneficiary groups include local community residents, workers and job-seekers, students and scholarship recipients, and recreation and public-facility users. Program descriptions also show attention to children and youth, under-resourced and marginalized communities, and local nonprofit organizations and coalitions.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEE ATTACHED LIST | STOCKTON, CA | $12,124,904 | 2025 | — |
| SEE ATTACHED LIST | STOCKTON, CA | $4,596,307 | 2024 | — |
| SEE ATTACHED LIST | STOCKTON, CA | $2,837,509 | 2023 | — |
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$12,124,904SEE ATTACHED LIST
$4,596,307SEE ATTACHED LIST
$2,837,509Current and upcoming funding from San Joaquin Community Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Nonprofit agencies may request meals to feed clients or individuals in need in Stockton. Donations support meals for individuals, families, and children in need.
Deadline: Ongoing (no specific RFP deadline indicated); requests processed via grants portal
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