The 54 Fund
Preselected recipients only
The 54 Fund is a private foundation in Stockton, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $527,180 in 99 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $78,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$527,180
- Number of grants99
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$78,000
- Assets$15.0 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2024 was up from $438,450 the year before.
21% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $438,450 | 85 | $13.3 million |
| 2024 | $527,180 | 99 | $15.0 million |
How to apply
The 54 Fund says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The 54 Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 94 | $518,180 |
| Illinois | 2 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $2,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Dining Room | General support | $78,000 |
| United Way of San Joaquin | General support | $35,000 |
| Stockton Beautiful | General support | $30,000 |
| Haggin Museum | General support | $25,000 |
| St Mary's High School Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Lodi Boys and Girls Club | General support | $25,000 |
| Diocese of Stockton | General support | $25,000 |
| Oak Grove Nature Center | General support | $23,880 |
| Children's Museum of Stockton | General support | $15,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of San Joaquin Valley | General support | $10,000 |
| San Joaquin Community Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Sjcoe Educational Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Family Resource and Referral Center | General support | $7,500 |
| Downtown Sportsmen Club | General support | $5,000 |
| Greater Stockton Emergency Food Bank | General support | $5,000 |
| Leadership Stockton Alumni Association | General support | $5,000 |
| Manteca Children's Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Reinvent Stockton Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Roman Catholic Bishop of Stockton | General support | $5,000 |
| SJC Sheriff's Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Sjcdaiba | General support | $5,000 |
| Stockton Olive Oil Project | General support | $5,000 |
| Stockton Police Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Temple Israel | General support | $5,000 |
| Tuleburg Press | General support | $5,000 |
| YMCA | General support | $5,000 |
| Hospice of San Joaquin | General support | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Fox | General support | $4,800 |
| St Patrick's Catholic Church | General support | $4,500 |
| Animal Protection League | General support | $3,500 |
| Catholic Charities | General support | $3,000 |
| Child Abuse Prevention Council | General support | $3,000 |
| Disabled American Veteran Charities of SJC | General support | $3,000 |
| Haven of Peace | General support | $3,000 |
| Hope Family Shelters | General support | $3,000 |
| Lodi House | General support | $3,000 |
| Lodi Memorial Hospital Foundation | General support | $3,000 |
| McHenry House | General support | $3,000 |
| Pixie Woods | General support | $3,000 |
| St Basil's Greek Orthodox Church | General support | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Manuel Lopez
- Valencia Jones
- Karyn Johnson
- Nora Stroh
- Mark Moreno
- Michael Duffy
- Steve Liega
Questions people ask
Does The 54 Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The 54 Fund give?
$527,180 in tax year 2024, across 99 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The 54 Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Manuel Lopez (Director), Valencia Jones (Director), Karyn Johnson (Chair, Director) and Nora Stroh (Vice Chair, Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The 54 Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and youth programs.