James B McClatchy Foundation
The James B McClatchy Foundation is a public charity based in Sacramento, California. It supports education and civic participation in California’s Central Valley, with current program areas focused on English Learners and the First Amendment.
Key facts about James B McClatchy Foundation
In short: James B McClatchy Foundation gave $10.1M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $10.1M), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 68-0283878
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,070,081
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $10,070,081
- Median grant
- $10,070,081
- Total assets
- $28,334,327
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$28.3M
-15.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$10.1M
+47.8% YoY
Grant Count
1
-98.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10.1M
+8176.0% YoY
How James B McClatchy Foundation gives
- Giving grew 47% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation states its mission as standing with the people of the Central Valley by investing in education and active civic participation in democracy. Its current program areas are English Learners and the First Amendment. Its work includes support for multilingual learner education and efforts related to free speech, freedom of expression, a free press, local journalism, and civic life.
The Foundation supports school districts, education research and practice organizations, nonprofits, and nonprofit newsrooms. Grantees describe work such as producing local news and stories (Abridged), empowering families and educators to sustain heritage languages (Bilingual Generation), and preparing California’s African American youth to participate in civic and economic life (Black Students of California United).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Foundation reported one grant totaling $10,070,081. The filing identifies the recipient as “See the attached grant list” in Sacramento, California, and gives the purpose as “Various.” The reported grant amount was $10,070,081; no named recipient is provided here.
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from James B McClatchy Foundation
All In For Central Valley Democracy Fund
James B McClatchy Foundation
Amount
$500,000 initial seed funding (mobilized nearly $2 million total with other donors)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Local Journalism and Civic Engagement Grants
James B McClatchy Foundation
Amount
$1.5 million (2022 award); $3.5 million total investment since 2019
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Sunrise Grants
James B McClatchy Foundation
Amount
Over $10 million in first set of grants
Deadline
Rolling / Open
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation focuses on California’s Central Valley. Its Central Valley Democracy Fund names Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Merced, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Tulare, and Yolo counties.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $761K (2019) to $10.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $10.1M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was See the attached grant list ($10.1M).
Grant Size Distribution
200 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 200 (46%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See the attached grant list Sacramento, CA | Various | $10,070,081 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28,334,327 | $4,578,319 | $12,122,156 | $10,070,081 (1 grant) |
| 2024 | $33,453,453 | $102,747 | $8,817,404 | $6,813,938 (56 grants) |
| 2023 | $38,994,873 | −$1,544,822 | $7,331,174 | $5,569,288 (55 grants) |
The Foundation was formed in 1993. Its stated Sunrise Plan is intended to spend down its resources to build community infrastructure by 2030.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $28,334,327 | $33,453,453 | $38,994,873 |
| Revenue | $4,578,319 | $102,747 | $-1,544,822 |
| Expenses | $12,122,156 | $8,817,404 | $7,331,174 |
| Net Investment Income | $702,499 | $102,747 | $-1,544,822 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 1, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Priscilla Enriquez as CEO; Misty A Gereghty as Chief Impact Offcr; Lisa Burke as Operations Mg’r; Madeline Porter as Dir of Grantmaking; Geri Yang-Johnson as Secretary; Ashley Swearengin as Chair; Susan B McClatchy as Vice Chair; Jason Bell as Treasurer; and Joaquin Alvarado and Chris Nellum as Directors.
James B McClatchy Foundation is led by Priscilla Enriquez, CEO on every filing since 2019; all 12 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Priscilla Enriquez
CEO
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$184K (2021) → $225K (2025)
Ashley Swearengin
Chair
Director → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$4K (2021) → $3K (2025)
Joaquin Alvarado
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$4K (2021) → $3K (2025)
Lucy Ruiz
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$4K (2021) → $2K (2025)
Susanna Cooper
Director
Director → Chair, 2023
Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2022) → $2K (2025)
Chris Nellum
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$3K (2025)
Madeline Porter
Director of Grantmaking
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$108K (2025)
Jason Bell
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$1K (2019) → $3K (2025)
Susan B McClatchy
Vice Chair
On filings since 2019
2.5 hrs/week
$3K (2025)
Geri Yang-Johnson
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$2K (2022) → $4K (2025)
Lisa Burke
Operations Mg'r
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$111K (2022) → $142K (2025)
Misty A Gereghty
Chief Impact Offcr
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$146K (2023) → $188K (2025)
Former officers (9)
- Former: Alex Brown (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Heather A Bernikoff (2022–2023) — Senior Program Officer
- Former: Maggie Carrillo Mejia (2019–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Annette Leifer (2019–2021) — Associate Director
- Former: Geri Yang (2021) — Director
- Former: Joan E Eaton (2019) — Secretary
- Former: Lauren Wolkov (2019) — Former CEO
- Former: Rafael Solis (2019) — Director
- Former: Steve Boutin (2019) — Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $225K, to Priscilla Enriquez (CEO). 12 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Mailing address: 740 University Avenue 150, Sacramento, CA 95825
Phone: (916) 979-9166
Website: https://jbmcclatchyfoundation.org
Frequently asked questions about James B McClatchy Foundation
How much does James B McClatchy Foundation give each year?
James B McClatchy Foundation gave $10.1M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $6.8M across 56 grants.
How large is James B McClatchy Foundation?
James B McClatchy Foundation reported $28.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.6M.
What does James B McClatchy Foundation fund?
The Foundation states its mission as standing with the people of the Central Valley by investing in education and active civic participation in democracy. Its current program areas are English Learners and the First Amendment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James B McClatchy Foundation?
The Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does James B McClatchy Foundation make grants?
The Foundation focuses on California’s Central Valley. Its Central Valley Democracy Fund names Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Merced, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Tulare, and Yolo counties.
What is James B McClatchy Foundation's EIN?
James B McClatchy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0283878. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does James B McClatchy Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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