Second Core Foundation
EIN 455334640Total Given 2016–2024
$1.4M
95 grants · $150K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$5K
typical small grants · $3K–$10K
grant size
30%
supporter · 20/67 multi-year
repeat
$2.1M
Assets (2024)
67
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
ELIZABETH JACKSON
Phone
(916) 878-6693
Deadlines
JANUARY 31ST OF EACH YEAR FOR SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS TO BE MADE IN THAT YEAR. LATE APPS ARE NOT ACCEPTED
How to Apply
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED BY VISITING THE FOUNDATIONS WEBSITE WWW.SECONDCOREFOUNDATION@WORDPRESS.COM OR BY EMAILING SECONDCOREFOUNDATION@GMAIL.COM. APPLICANTS MAY REAPPLY NO MORE THAN ONCE A YEAR AND WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF SATISFACTORY COMPLETION. INFORMATION AND MATERIALS SUBMITTED WITH THE APPLICATION MUST DEMONSTRATE THAT THE APPLICANT MEETS THE FOLLOWING ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: THE STUDENT IS ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND/OR VOLUNTEER EFFORTS, CAN SHOW EVIDENCE OF FINANCIAL NEED, CAN SHOW PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OR A COMPLETED SUBMITTED APPLICATION TO AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY AND HAS MAINTAINED AN OVERALL GPA OF 3.0 OR BETTER. TWO LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION MUST ALSO BE SUBMITTED WITH THE APPLICATION. IN ADDITION, APPLICANTS MUST ATTACH A BRIEF SUMMARY ABOUT THEMSELVES INCLUDING SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS, PERSONAL VISION AND GOALS AND A DESCRIPTION OF THEIR PLANS REGARDING HOW THEY WILL USE THE SCHOLARSHIP.
Restrictions
SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS ARE FOR COLLEGE AND POST HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION AND CAN BE USED FOR TUITION, BOOKS AND OTHER LIVING EXPENSES WHILE THE STUDENT IS ENROLLED.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $118K | $958K | $271K | 15 |
| 2017 | $122K | $1.2M | $305K | 13 |
| 2018 | $156K | $1.2M | $296K | 17 |
| 2019 | N/A | $1.7M | $667K | N/A |
| 2020 | $222K | $1.8M | $445K | 17 |
| 2021 | $228K | $2.0M | $535K | 13 |
| 2022 | $108K | $1.8M | $307K | 3 |
| 2023 | $123K | $2.2M | $330K | 6 |
| 2024 | $276K | $2.1M | $186K | 11 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 95 grants on record
Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$3K
Median
$5K
Average
$14K
75th Pctl
$10K
Maximum
$200K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
MM
Margaret L Murray
9+ yrs
President
Leadership
JM
John M Murray
9+ yrs
Cfo
EJ
Elizabeth M Jackson
9+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
MM
Margaret L Murray
9+ yrs
President
Leadership
JM
John M Murray
9+ yrs
Cfo
EJ
Elizabeth M Jackson
9+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
MM
Margaret L Murray
9+ yrs
President
Leadership
JM
John M Murray
9+ yrs
Cfo
EJ
Elizabeth M Jackson
9+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
MM
Margaret L Murray
9+ yrs
President
Leadership
JM
John M Murray
9+ yrs
Cfo
EJ
Elizabeth M Jackson
9+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
MM
Margaret L Murray
9+ yrs
President
Leadership
JM
John M Murray
9+ yrs
Cfo
EJ
Elizabeth M Jackson
9+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
MM
Margaret L Murray
9+ yrs
President
Leadership
JM
John M Murray
9+ yrs
Cfo
EJ
Elizabeth M Jackson
9+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
MM
Margaret L Murray
9+ yrs
President
Leadership
JM
John M Murray
9+ yrs
Cfo
EJ
Elizabeth M Jackson
9+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
MM
Margaret L Murray
9+ yrs
President
Leadership
JM
John M Murray
9+ yrs
Cfo
EJ
Elizabeth M Jackson
9+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
MM
Margaret L Murray
9+ yrs
President
Leadership
JM
John M Murray
9+ yrs
Cfo
EJ
Elizabeth M Jackson
9+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
Grants Awarded (95 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prageru | Sherman Oaks, CA | $200,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2021 |
| William Jessup University | Rocklin, CA | $160,000 | SCHOLARSHIPS, COVID RELIEF, STUDENT UNION | 2020 |
| William Jessup University | Rocklin, CA | $50,000 | FOR SCHOLARSHIPS | 2018 |
| Prager University Foundation | Hollywood, FL | $50,000 | TO ADVANCE THE CHARITABLE MISSION. | 2022 |
| William Jessup University | Rocklin, CA | $50,000 | TO ADVANCE THE CHARITABLE MISSION. | 2022 |
| Prager University Foundation | Sherman Oaks, CA | $50,000 | TO ADVANCE THE CHARITABLE MISSION. | 2023 |
| William Jessup University | Rocklin, CA | $50,000 | TO ADVANCE THE CHARITABLE MISSION. | 2023 |
| Prager University Foundation | Sherman Oaks, CA | $50,000 | CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 2024 |
| Alternatives Pregnancy Center | Sacramento, CA | $50,000 | CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 2024 |
| Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists | Fort Wayne, IN | $50,000 | CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP | 2024 |
| Everyone Matters Ministries | Rocklin, CA | $28,150 | TO HOUSE THE HOMELESS | 2024 |
| The Morning Star Foundation | Woodland, CA | $25,000 | SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS AT ACTION ACADEMY PLACER | 2024 |
| Power House Ministries | Folsom, CA | $25,000 | CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 2024 |
| Capital Christian School | Sacramento, CA | $25,000 | FOR SCHOLARSHIPS | 2017 |
| Passionlife Ministries Inc | Marietta, GA | $20,000 | CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 2024 |
| Corey Batelaan | Folsom, CA | $20,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2016 |
| Harbor Church | Folsom, CA | $20,000 | FOR SCHOLARSHIPS | 2016 |
| Harbor Church | Folsom, CA | $20,000 | FOR SCHOLARSHIPS | 2017 |
| Morning Star Foundation | Woodland, CA | $15,000 | TO ADVANCE THE CHARITABLE MISSION. | 2023 |
| Sierra College Foundation | Rocklin, CA | $15,000 | FOR SCHOLARSHIPS | 2017 |
| Elinore Strong | El Dorado Hills, CA | $10,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2018 |
| Harbor Church | Folsom, CA | $10,000 | FOR SCHOLARSHIPS | 2018 |
| Campus Life Connection | Granite Bay, CA | $10,000 | EDUCATIONAL SERVICES | 2018 |
| Biola University | La Mirada, CA | $10,000 | SCHOLARSHIPS | 2020 |
| Hart of Folsom | Folsom, CA | $10,000 | TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION. | 2020 |