Incorporated on March 3, 1982 on behalf of the Rotary Club of Stockton to receive charitable gifts, donations and bequests to fund annually designated charitable activities within the San Joaquin County area.
Focus Areas
Community developmentEducation / ScholarshipsHuman services (food, shelter, health)Animal welfareArts and culture
Who They Fund
San Joaquin County residents / local communitychildren and youthstudents / scholarship recipientslow-income individuals and familiespeople experiencing homelessnessanimals (pets/companions)
Funding Style
About Stockton Rotary Endowment
Stockton Rotary Endowment was created on behalf of the Rotary Club of Stockton to support designated charitable activities in San Joaquin County, and its recent grants show that structure in practice. The largest recent award went to Tlc Foundation for Homeless, a $16,316 grant in 2025, pointing to a steady role in local homelessness-related services. The foundation also supported women and families through a $15,000 grant to Womens Center-youth & Family in 2024, and it backed child-focused education with a $12,295 grant to TLC School for Homeless Child that same year.
Its funding reaches several local needs at once: housing stability, youth and family services, food assistance, animal care, scholarships, and reading support. A 2025 grant of $13,000 to Read to Me Stockton shows that children’s literacy remains part of the portfolio, while smaller but still significant awards to organizations such as Hospice of San Joaquin and Delta Humane Society reflect a broad service profile rooted in county-level needs. The Endowment’s grantmaking is annual and place-based, with beneficiaries concentrated in San Joaquin County and the City of Stockton.
What Stockton Rotary Endowment Funds
Housing and family support appear prominently in the Endowment’s recent awards. In 2025, it gave $16,316 to Tlc Foundation for Homeless, and in 2024 it awarded $15,000 to Womens Center-youth & Family, both aligned with direct community support.
Children’s services also hold a clear place in the portfolio. The Patmon Family Memorial Fund is restricted to the physical, emotional, and educational needs of homeless children in San Joaquin County, and the foundation granted $12,295 to TLC School for Homeless Child in 2024.
Education runs through multiple programs. The Frank Thornton Smith Music Scholarship supports promising Stockton high school music students, while the La Rue Vocational & Technical Scholarship supports students in career and technical education. Literacy is another recurring theme: the Woodward-Clark Rotary Library Fund is dedicated to children’s library books and reading resources for grades K-6.
Animal welfare is another defined area, with a 2024 grant of $9,219 to Delta Humane Society.
How Stockton Rotary Endowment Gives
Typical grant size sits in a fairly tight range: the 25th percentile is $10,000, the median is $12,295, and the 75th percentile is $14,000. That suggests a core pattern of mid-sized local grants rather than very large awards. The foundation is an endowed, annual grantmaker rather than an individual-giving vehicle, and it does not make program-related investments. Several component funds recur year after year through named allocations, including scholarship funds and restricted charitable funds, which points to structured, program-specific giving. Unsolicited applications are accepted for multiple active programs.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$51K
Total Assets
$5.2M
Total Revenue
$296K
Total Expenses
$141K
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $10K and $14K, with a median of $12K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$12K
75th Percentile
$14K
Geographic Reach
Local1 state funded
About 100% of grants go to recipients in CA.
Funding intensity
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scholarships & student aidhealth and medical assistancefood security / hunger reliefyouth homelessness & child welfareearly childhood / children's literacy (book distribution)animal welfare / rescuearts and culture programming
Where Stockton Rotary Endowment Makes Grants
Grantmaking is entirely local and stayed in California across the grants provided. Stockton is the main recipient city, with grants to Tlc Foundation for Homeless, Womens Center-youth & Family, Read to Me Stockton, TLC School for Homeless Child, Hospice of San Joaquin, Delta Humane Society, and Family Promise of San Joaquin. French Camp also appears through Mary Graham Childrens Foundat. The recipient country distribution is 100% US, and the foundation’s active programs focus on San Joaquin County.
Frequently Asked Questions About Stockton Rotary Endowment
What kinds of organizations does Stockton Rotary Endowment fund?
It funds San Joaquin County nonprofits and program-specific beneficiaries through component funds for general charitable activities, health, hunger and clothing, homeless children, children’s reading resources, animal care, and scholarships. Recent recipients include service agencies, a literacy nonprofit, and a humane society.
How large are its typical grants?
The grant-size distribution is concentrated in the low five figures: 25th percentile $10,000, median $12,295, and 75th percentile $14,000. Recent awards also include $16,316 and several grants around $10,000 to $13,000.
Does Stockton Rotary Endowment accept unsolicited applications?
Yes. Multiple active programs list unsolicited applications as accepted, including Charity Allocations (Community Grants), the Stockton Rotary Endowment charity grant program, and several scholarship and component funds.
Where does it give?
Giving is local and entirely within California in the data provided. The active programs are centered on San Joaquin County, with a strong concentration in Stockton and some awards tied to nearby French Camp.
What education-related support does it provide?
It supports scholarships and reading resources. Active programs include the Frank Thornton Smith Music Scholarship for Stockton high school music students, the La Rue Vocational & Technical Scholarship, the Susan Drake Interact Scholarship, and the Woodward-Clark Rotary Library Fund for K-6 books and reading materials.
Latest 990 Filing
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
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Current and upcoming funding from Stockton Rotary Endowment that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Open nowCloses Sep 15, 2026
Charity Allocations (Community Grants)
General charitable activitiesHealth, hunger and clothing (medical care, food, clothing)Homeless children (physical, emotional, educational needs)+2 more
Who can apply: Must be IRS 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) located in San Joaquin County. Public/parochial K-12 schools must be located within the City of Stockton (Stockton Unified and Lincoln Unified considered Stockton). Certain component funds have additional restrictions (see program page). Proposals with personnel costs, benefits, general operating expenses or administrative costs are declined.
Deadline: September 15 each year (annual application deadline)
Who can apply: Restricted to direct care of animals through the Delta Humane Society while in operation; if not, funds used for benefit of another no-kill animal shelter in San Joaquin County.
General Charity Fund (component of Charity Allocations)
General charitable activities
Who can apply: Same as Endowment General Application Conditions: nonprofit status in San Joaquin County; school restrictions apply as noted on the charity allocations page.
Who can apply: In addition to Endowment General Application Conditions, grants are restricted to non-tax supported organizations that meet physical, emotional, and educational needs for homeless children in San Joaquin County.
Lange Family Fund (Health, Hunger and Clothing Fund)
Medical careFood assistanceClothing assistance
Who can apply: Must meet Endowment General Application Conditions and serve medical care, food or clothing needs of needy persons in San Joaquin County. Grants restricted to purchase of medicine, medical supplies, immunizations, food products, milk products, clothing and blankets.
Children's literacyLibrary resourcesK-6 reading support
Who can apply: In addition to Endowment General Application Conditions, grants are restricted to public and private (not-for-profit) elementary schools and libraries within San Joaquin County for acquisition of children's library books and reading resources for K-6.
Deadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.
