Seedcore Foundation

EIN 825161618

Fresno, CA 93720 |(661) 465-4072

https://WWW.SEEDCOREFOUNDATION.ORG
Total Given 2021–2024
$1.3M
94 grants · $326K avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$4K
typical micro grants · $1K–$8K
grant size
17%
balanced · 12/72 multi-year
repeat
$7.0M
Assets (2024)
72
Distinct Recipients

Focus Areas

Education Youth Development Religion Science & Research

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals No — Preselected Only
Contact Person GRANT APPLICATION IS AVAILABLE AT W
Phone (661) 465-4072
Deadlines QUARTERLY CYCLES - DUE (23:59:59) PACIFIC STANDARD TIME ON FEB 28, MAY 31, AUG 31, OR NOV 30.
How to Apply - 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.
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.

Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2021 $334K $3.8M $1.7M 20
2022 $255K $4.1M $1.3M 22
2023 $140K $5.5M $1.4M 21
2024 $575K $7.0M $2.1M 31

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 94 grants on record

Minimum
$20
25th Pctl
$1K
Median
$4K
Average
$14K
75th Pctl
$8K
Maximum
$250K

Geographic Distribution

US Grant Distribution Map

Officers & Directors

IL
Ingrid Lake 4+ yrs
President Leadership
JL
John Paul Lake 4+ yrs
Treasurer Leadership
DP
Danielle Patterson 4+ yrs
Director
JT
John and Ingrid Lake Family Trust 4+ yrs
N/A

Grants Awarded (94 total)

Purpose
California State University Bakersfield Foundation Bakersfield, CA $250,000 CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP & INNOVATION 2021
The Mission at Kern County Bakersfield, CA $200,000 PROGRAM SUPPORT 2024
California State University of Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA $100,000 GENERAL SUPPORT 2024
The Mission at Kern County Bakersfield, CA $99,775 PROGRAM SUPPORT 2024
California State University Bakersfield Foundation Bakersfield, CA $50,000 CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP & INNOVATION 2022
Csub Foundation Bakersfield, CA $50,000 PROGRAM SUPPORT - CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION 2023
Csub Foundation Bakersfield, CA $50,000 PROGRAM SUPPORT - CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP & INNOVATION FUND 2024
Southwest Foundation Bakersfield, CA $45,725 EVENT SPONSORSHIP - RISE BAKERSFIELD 2022
Willie J Frink College Prep Bakersfield, CA $45,000 GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 2022
The Mission of Kern County Bakersfield, CA $25,000 PROGRAM SUPPORT - WOMEN & CHILDREN'S TRANSITIONAL HOME 2021
Samaritan'S Purse Boone, NC $25,000 PROGRAM SUPPORT - HURRICANE HELENE DISASTER RELIEF 2024
Keepers Transformation Housekeepers of the Cross Oildale, CA $22,437 EVENT SPONSORSHIP 2022
Youth for Christ Usa Inc Englewood, CO $18,000 PROGRAM SUPPORT - TRANSLATING ENGLISH 3STORY RESOURCE INTO SPANISH 2023
Kern Community Foundation Bakersfield, CA $16,875 SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE COLLEGE SUCCESS PROGRAM/PROJECT SUPPORT - UMBRELLA MURAL 2022
Mission One Eleven Bakersfield, CA $16,000 GENERAL SUPPORT 2024
Keepers Transformation House Bakersfield, CA $14,775 EVENT SPONSORSHIP 2024
One Door - Community Resource and Recovery Center Bakersfield, CA $12,500 GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 2021
Bridge Bible Church of the Mennonite Brethren Bakersfield, CA $11,216 GENERAL SUPPORT 2021
Lifehouse Church Bakersfield, CA $10,000 EVENT SPONSORSHIP 2022
Keepers Transformation House Bakersfield, CA $9,865 EVENT SPONSORSHIP 2023
Kern Community Foundation Bakersfield, CA $9,750 EVENT SPONSORSHIP 2023
Kern Community Foundation Bakersfield, CA $9,600 SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE COLLEGE SUCCESS PROGRAM 2021
Apple Core Project Inc Bakersfield, CA $8,500 GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/EVENT SPONSORSHIP 2022
The Mission of Kern County Bakersfield, CA $7,875 EVENT SPONSORSHIP 2021
Bakersfield Senior Center Bakersfield, CA $7,500 PROJECT SUPPORT - FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS 2022