Seedcore Foundation
Accepts applications
Seedcore Foundation is a private foundation in Bakersfield, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $574,580 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $2,420 and the largest $99,775. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$574,580
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$2,420
- Largest grant$99,775
- Assets$7.0 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2024 was up from $140,041 the year before.
71% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $140,041 | 21 | $5.5 million |
| 2024 | $574,580 | 29 | $7.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Grant Application Is Available at W 5001 California Avenue Suite 214, Bakersfield, CA 93309 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (661) 465-4072, info@seedcorefoundation.org |
| What to submit | - most recent financial statement from the most recently completed year, audited if available, showing actual expenses. This information should include a balance sheet, statement of activities, and your most recent form 990 tax return. - organization budget for the current year, including income and expenses. Project budget, including income and expenses (if not a general operating proposal). - additional funders: list names of corporations and foundations from which you are requesting funds, with dollar amounts indicating which sources are committed or pending. - list of board members and their affiliations. A copy of your current IRS determination letter indicating tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status. - a copy of your current IRS determination letter indicating tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status. |
| Deadlines | Quarterly cycles - due (23:59:59) pacific standard time on feb 28, may 31, aug 31, or nov 30. |
| Restrictions | The foundation does not make grants to individuals, international charitable organizations that are not qualified in the united states or to for-profit businesses. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Seedcore Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 22 | $241,065 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
| Montana | 4 | $6,015 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,250 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Mission at Kern County | Program support | $99,775 |
| Csub Foundation | Program support - center for entrepreneurship & innovation fund | $50,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Program support - hurricane helene disaster relief | $25,000 |
| Mission One Eleven | General support | $16,000 |
| Keepers Transformation House | Event sponsorship | $14,775 |
| Kern County Youth for Christ | Program support - "city life" expansion | $7,500 |
| Csub Foundation | Program support - scholarships for lawrence livermore labs summer data challenge | $7,000 |
| Heritage Oak School | Program support - faculty professional development | $7,000 |
| Laborers of Harvest | Program support - refrigerated vehicle maintenance | $7,000 |
| The Motherhood Project | Program support - research and awareness campaign | $7,000 |
| Heritage Christian School | Classroom supplies | $5,000 |
| Apple Core Project Inc | Event sponsorship | $4,625 |
| California Polytechnic State University | College scholarship payment | $4,000 |
| California State University of Bakersfield | College scholarship payment | $4,000 |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Help | Classroom supplies | $2,420 |
| Brighter Bites Bakersfield | General support | $2,250 |
| Church Without Walls | General support | $2,000 |
| Rosedale Middle School | Program support - history department civil war reenactment | $2,000 |
| California Living Museum Foundation | General support | $1,200 |
| Kern Community Foundation | Kern futures scholarships: now fund | $1,050 |
| Bakersfield Christian Highschool | Program support - knowledge bowl | $1,000 |
| Friends of Mercy Foundation | Catherine mcauley society membership - donation | $1,000 |
| Jim Burke Education Foundation | Event sponsorship | $1,000 |
| Mission Valley Christian Academy | Classroom supplies | $650 |
| Kern County Student Leadership | Event sponsorship | $445 |
| Southwest Foundation | Event sponsorship | $275 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Event sponsorship | $250 |
| Valley Christian School | Classroom supplies | $190 |
| Stillwater Christian School | Classroom supplies | $175 |
Officers and trustees
- Ingrid Lake
- John Paul Lake
- Danielle Patterson
- John and Ingrid Lake Family Trust
Questions people ask
Does Seedcore Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Quarterly cycles - due (23:59:59) pacific standard time on feb 28, may 31, aug 31, or nov 30..
How much does Seedcore Foundation give?
$574,580 in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $2,420.
Who runs Seedcore Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ingrid Lake (President), John Paul Lake (Treasurer), Danielle Patterson (Director) and John and Ingrid Lake Family Trust (N/A).
What does Seedcore Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.