Rosi Cerri Foundation Inc
Rosi Cerri Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Stockton, California. Its 2025 filing reports 22 grants totaling $470,680, all to recipients in California. The listed grants support organizations working in areas including education, food assistance, youth services, culture, and community services.
Rosi Cerri Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Rosi Cerri Foundation Inc gave $471K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), mostly in California. 5% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $470,680
- +0.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $21,395
- +0.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $4,235,958
- -2.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Rosi Cerri Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3247 West March Lane Suite 200, Stockton, CA 95219
Phone: (209) 943-2222
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rosi Cerri Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Stockton Historical Maritime Museum ($50K). Together the top 10 received $320K.
Grant Size Distribution
102 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 98 grants of 102 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2025 grant dollars went to California recipients. The listed recipients are primarily based in Stockton, with one listed recipient in Watsonville.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Rosi Cerri Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 22 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 95% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 199% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $420K (2023) to $477K (2021). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $471K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stockton Historical Maritime Museum Stockton, CA | Support to Carry on Charitable Activities | $50,000 |
| St Mary's Community Services Stockton, CA | Support to Carry on Charitable Activities | $35,000 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Stockton Stockton, CA | Support to Carry on Charitable Activities | $30,000 |
| Child Abuse Prevention Council Stockto, CA | Support to Carry on Charitable Activities | $30,000 |
| Children's Home of Stockton Stockton, CA | Support to Carry on Charitable Activities | $30,000 |
| Children's Museum of Stockton Stockton, CA | Support to Carry on Charitable Activities | $30,000 |
| Emergency Food Bank Stockton, CA | Support to Carry on Charitable Activities | $30,000 |
| Seeds Stockton, CA | Support to Carry on Charitable Activities | $30,000 |
| St Marys High School Foundation Stockton, CA | Support to Carry on Charitable Activities | $30,000 |
| Community Partnership for Families Stockton, CA | Support to Carry on Charitable Activities | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,235,958 | $387,220 | $500,327 | $470,680 | 22 | $470,680 | $387,169 | $236,870 |
| 2024 | $4,355,202 | $324,857 | $500,691 | $468,715 | 22 | $468,715 | $323,491 | $233,243 |
| 2023 | $4,534,829 | $205,264 | $445,975 | $420,000 | 18 | $420,000 | $205,264 | $230,324 |
| 2022 | $4,779,543 | $42,897 | $458,786 | $429,000 | 21 | $429,000 | $140,405 | $261,298 |
| 2021 | $5,195,432 | $294,480 | $509,463 | $477,000 | 19 | $477,000 | $294,480 | $284,732 |
| 2020 | $5,413,544 | $219,292 | $473,324 | $442,000 | 18 | — | $219,292 | $228,763 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rosi Cerri Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $237K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for a maritime museum, children’s museum, youth-serving organization, food bank, and high school foundation. The Stockton Historical Maritime Museum says its mission is to educate the public and preserve the cultural heritage and history of Stockton’s downtown waterfront. The Children’s Museum of Stockton describes its interactive exhibits as supporting children’s educational and emotional needs. Children’s Home of Stockton says it guides youth and young adults toward hope and resiliency. The Emergency Food Bank describes its work as providing food, nutrition and health education, job training, and hope to San Joaquin County residents facing emergencies. St. Mary’s High School Foundation says it advances the school’s educational goals and addresses its short- and long-term needs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $470,680. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest listed awards were $50,000 to Stockton Historical Maritime Museum; $35,000 to St. Mary’s Community Services; and $30,000 each to Catholic Charities Diocese of Stockton, Child Abuse Prevention Council, Children’s Home of Stockton, Children’s Museum of Stockton, Emergency Food Bank, SEEDS, and St. Mary’s High School Foundation.
Other 2025 grants described in the recipients’ own statements include $10,000 each to Hospice of San Joaquin, Second Harvest Food Bank, and Gospel Center Rescue Mission. Their stated missions include end-of-life care and support, hunger relief and community education, and services for people experiencing homelessness or addiction, respectively.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kathleen Lagorio Janssen and David Rajkovich as directors; Dennis Donald Geiger as secretary; Rudy G Croce as president/CFO; and Robert Fay as vice president.
Rosi Cerri Foundation Inc is led by Rudy G. Croce, President & CFO on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rudy G. Croce
President & CFO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Rajkovich
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Lagorio Janssen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Donald Geiger
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Fay
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert Kavanaugh (2020–2022) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Rosi Cerri Foundation Inc
How much does Rosi Cerri Foundation Inc give each year?
Rosi Cerri Foundation Inc gave $471K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $469K across 22 grants.
What is Rosi Cerri Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Rosi Cerri Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $21,395, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rosi Cerri Foundation Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does Rosi Cerri Foundation Inc give grants?
Rosi Cerri Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Stockton, CA (17 grants) and Manteca, CA (3 grants).
Does Rosi Cerri Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Rosi Cerri Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support to Carry on Charitable Activities" (21 grants).
Who are Rosi Cerri Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Rosi Cerri Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Stockton Historical Maritime Museum ($50,000), St Mary's Community Services ($35,000) and Catholic Charities Diocese of Stockton ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Rosi Cerri Foundation Inc?
Rosi Cerri Foundation Inc reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $471K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $237K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Rosi Cerri Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for a maritime museum, children’s museum, youth-serving organization, food bank, and high school foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rosi Cerri Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Rosi Cerri Foundation Inc's EIN?
Rosi Cerri Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5272991. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Rosi Cerri Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Rosi Cerri Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/rosi-cerri-foundation-inc-morg_cc48f5e4b6aa4c9aa39531c05775892b
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