Rotary Club of San Jose Foundation
The Rotary Club of San Jose Foundation is a public charity based in San Jose, California. Its stated purpose is community service and philanthropy, with grantmaking and projects focused primarily on local community organizations as well as youth, community, and international service.
Rotary Club of San Jose Foundation at a glance
In short: Rotary Club of San Jose Foundation gave $246K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $246,053
- -40.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- -23.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,378
- -21.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,700
- Total assets
- $8,308,227
- +2.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Rotary Club of San Jose Foundation
- How to Apply
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For community grants, submit the Community Grant Application form and supporting documentation; the Contributions Committee reviews applications and arranges a site visit with applicants.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1690 Senter Road, San Jose, CA 95112
Phone: (408) 297-6100
Website: https://sjrotary.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Rotary Club of San Jose Foundation
Who Rotary Club of San Jose Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Philanthropic Ventures Foundation ($71K). Together the top 10 received $195K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 68 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The community grant guidelines require at least half of a requested project’s beneficiaries to be residents of San Jose. All grant dollars itemized for 2025 went to recipients in California. The foundation’s stated mission also includes international service, and its 2024 filing describes grants and assistance to organizations outside the United States.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Rotary Club of San Jose Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2021) to $413K (2024). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $246K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Philanthropic Ventures Foundation Oakland, CA | Community Grant/General Support | $71,450 |
| Rotacare Bay Area Sunnyvale, CA | Community Grant/General Support | $20,000 |
| San Jose Day Nursery San Jose, CA | Community Grant/Playground Update | $15,000 |
| New Ballet San Jose, CA | Community Grant/Lighting Upgrade | $15,000 |
| Salvation Army Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | Community Grant/SJ Campus Upgrades | $14,999 |
| Boys and Girls Club San Jose, CA | Community Grant/Security Updates | $12,855 |
| San Jose Woman's Club San Jose, CA | Community Grant/Clubhouse Updates | $12,000 |
| San Jose Library Foundation San Jose, CA | Community Grant/Leaf Kiosk | $11,937 |
| Hearts and Mind Center San Jose, CA | Community Grant/Outdoor Space Project | $11,463 |
| Mother's Milk Bank San Jose, CA | Grant for Equipment | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2025 filing reports 16 grants; the 2024 and 2023 filings report 21 and 12, respectively.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,308,227 | $990,272 | $1,095,280 | $246,053 | 16 | $350,572 |
| 2024 | $8,074,881 | $1,073,888 | $1,086,229 | $412,909 | 21 | $257,866 |
| 2023 | $7,371,186 | $779,222 | $654,938 | $120,152 | 12 | $204,326 |
| 2022 | $6,813,541 | $879,523 | $635,321 | $150,796 | 16 | $178,218 |
| 2021 | $7,365,594 | $780,293 | $670,665 | $40,000 | 3 | $151,588 |
| 2020 | $6,249,532 | $670,857 | $489,983 | $55,943 | 7 | $134,974 |
| 2019 | $6,028,368 | $822,269 | $639,851 | $87,036 | 11 | $130,393 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
In its 2024 filing, the foundation says its primary purpose is to participate in community service and philanthropy, make grants to aid youth and support community and international service, and sponsor projects and identifiable capital purchases. It describes small capital grants for local community nonprofits, disaster-relief efforts, and international service organizations, noting that most funding supports local community organizations.
The foundation’s community grant guidelines prioritize specific, identifiable capital purchases and small facility improvements intended to serve an organization for many years. The guidelines say community grants are not made to individuals, sports teams, or pre-K–12 schools and their associated groups. They also exclude travel, operating costs such as salaries or supplies, real estate purchases, and campaign contributions.
Examples of 2025 grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. RotaCare Bay Area describes its mission as bringing free medical care to people in need with limited access to care. San Jose Day Nursery says it promotes child excellence through early care and education, parent engagement, and community partnerships. Family Supportive Housing describes work to help families meet needs including food, shelter, education, and employment.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $246,053. Grant amounts ranged from $5,616 to $71,450, with a median of $11,700. The largest listed award was $71,450 to Philanthropic Ventures Foundation for community grant/general support. Other notable grants included $20,000 to RotaCare Bay Area for community grant/general support; $15,000 each to San Jose Day Nursery for a playground update and New Ballet for a lighting upgrade; and $14,999 to the Salvation Army for San Jose campus upgrades.
The foundation’s community grant guidelines set a maximum award of $15,000 for qualifying capital purchases or small facility improvements. At least 50% of a project’s beneficiaries must be San Jose residents, and the foundation must provide more than 50% of project funding. Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Requests must use the Community Grant Application form and include supporting documentation. The Contributions Committee reviews applications and documentation; an applicant is contacted to arrange a site visit.
The foundation also offers the Leigh Weimers Emerging Artists Awards, which provide $5,000 unrestricted awards to artists living in Santa Clara County who have not yet been widely recognized in their field. The listed 2026 deadline, June 30, 2026, has passed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2025 filing lists Audrey Fox as president, Ginger Sotelo as vice president of finance, Scott Paine as vice president of grants, and Leslee Hamilton as secretary and executive director. It also lists Matt Braker, Christine Burroughs, Jaime Chavez, David Davis, Shishir Doctor, and Alfreda Eghan as trustees.
The foundation’s website lists the following trustees for 2026–2027: Kathryn Vandiver, Ginger L. Sotelo, Leslee Hamilton, Thomas C. Bondi, Terri Chapman, Audrey Fox, Mitchell Fulton, Sarah Janigian, Heather Lerner, Daniel Nevis, David M. Peterson, Jason Stein, Brenda Swiney, and James D. Williams. It lists Stephen L. Prouty as Rotary Foundation chair.
Rotary Club of San Jose Foundation is led by Leslee Hamilton, Secretary & Executive Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 15 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Leslee Hamilton
Secretary & Executive Director
Executive Director - → Secretary & Executive Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Audrey Fox
President
Vice President & Grants → Vice President & Finance, 2024
Vice President & Finance → President, 2025
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shishir Doctor
Trustee
Trustee → Vice President & Grants, 2024
Vice President & Grants → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Burroughs
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Davis
Trustee
President → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alfreda Eghan
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Swiney
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Nevis
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jaime Chavez
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Braker
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janikke Klem
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Stein
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Prouty
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ginger Sotelo
Vice President & Finance
Trustee → Vice President & Finance, 2025
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Paine
Vice President & Grants
Trustee → Vice President & Grants, 2025
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (24)
- Former: Clarence Stone (2019–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Joseph Quilici (2022–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Stephen Prouty (2022–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Chris Duke (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Mauricio Cordova (2021–2023) — Vice President & Finance
- Former: Tom Coombs (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Rafe Ann Du Bois (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Sean O'Kane (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Andrew Bales (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Fred Begun (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Jane Light (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Kathy Wiley (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Pat Fox (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Sarah Clish (2019–2021) — Vice President & Grants
- Former: Sue Smith (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Dave Davis (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Barbara Bremner (2019–2020) — Secretary & Executive Director -
- Former: Bert George (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Jerry Greer (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: John Kennett (2020) — Executive Director -
- Former: Michelle Mann (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Erik Heckman (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Fred Leonard (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Jennifer Riva (2019) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about Rotary Club of San Jose Foundation
How much does Rotary Club of San Jose Foundation give each year?
Rotary Club of San Jose Foundation gave $246K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $413K across 21 grants.
What is Rotary Club of San Jose Foundation's typical grant size?
Rotary Club of San Jose Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $11,700, and its average grant was $15,378, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Rotary Club of San Jose Foundation give grants?
Rotary Club of San Jose Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Jose, CA (12 grants) and Oakland, CA (2 grants).
Does Rotary Club of San Jose Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 19% of Rotary Club of San Jose Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Rotary Club of San Jose Foundation's largest grantees?
Rotary Club of San Jose Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Philanthropic Ventures Foundation ($71,450), Rotacare Bay Area ($20,000) and San Jose Day Nursery ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Rotary Club of San Jose Foundation?
Rotary Club of San Jose Foundation reported $8.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $990K.
What does Rotary Club of San Jose Foundation fund?
In its 2024 filing, the foundation says its primary purpose is to participate in community service and philanthropy, make grants to aid youth and support community and international service, and sponsor projects and identifiable capital purchases. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rotary Club of San Jose Foundation?
For community grants, submit the Community Grant Application form and supporting documentation; the Contributions Committee reviews applications and arranges a site visit with applicants. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Rotary Club of San Jose Foundation's EIN?
Rotary Club of San Jose Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-6112270. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 22, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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