Second Core Foundation
Second Core Foundation is a private foundation based in Folsom, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations and scholarship-related support, including awards for college and post-high-school education.
Second Core Foundation at a glance
In short: Second Core Foundation gave $276K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in California. 73% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $275,850
- +124.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +83.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,077
- +22.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $2,090,249
- -4.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 73% first-time grantees (8 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (75% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Second Core Foundation
- 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. Scholarship application materials may be obtained through the foundation’s website or by email. Applicants must demonstrate extracurricular or volunteer involvement, financial need, enrollment or an application to an accredited college or university, and an overall GPA of at least 3.0. Two recommendation letters and a brief personal summary covering achievements, vision, goals, and intended use of the scholarship are also required. Applicants may reapply no more than once a year and must provide evidence of satisfactory completion. Scholarship grants may be used for tuition, books, and other living expenses while enrolled in college or post-high-school education.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists January 31 as the annual deadline for scholarship awards made in that year and says late applications are not accepted. The January 31, 2026 deadline is past.
- Deadline
- The filing lists January 31 as the annual deadline for scholarship awards made in that year and says late applications…
- Contact
Application contact: Elizabeth Jackson
Mailing address: 9580 Oak Avenue Parkway Ste 7-250, Folsom, CA 95630
Phone: (916) 878-6693
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Second Core Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Prager University Foundation ($50K). Together the top 10 received $271K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 50 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 18% to Indiana, and 7% to Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Second Core Foundation open to new grantees?
73%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 11 grantees (73%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $24K; repeat grants $27K. How we count
Medians: $23K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 27% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 283% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $108K (2022) to $276K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $276K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Prager University Foundation Sherman Oaks, CA | Charitable Operations | $50,000 |
| Alternatives Pregnancy Center Sacramento, CA | Charitable Operations | $50,000 |
| Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists Fort Wayne, IN | Conference Scholarship | $50,000 |
| Everyone Matters Ministries Rocklin, CA | To House the Homeless | $28,150 |
| The Morning Star Foundation Woodland, CA | Scholarships for Students at Action Academy Placer | $25,000 |
| Power House Ministries Folsom, CA | Charitable Operations | $25,000 |
| Passionlife Ministries Inc Marietta, GA | Charitable Operations | $20,000 |
| Orangevale Community Foundation Orangevale, CA | Charitable Operations | $8,000 |
| Twin Lakes Food Bank Folsom, CA | Charitable Operations | $8,000 |
| William Jessup University Rocklin, CA | For Single Parent Scholarships | $6,700 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,090,249 | $185,802 | $324,045 | $275,850 | 11 | $308,914 | $172,954 | $109,081 |
| 2023 | $2,178,474 | $330,123 | $164,030 | $122,650 | 6 | $153,757 | $126,580 | $91,136 |
| 2022 | $1,845,926 | $307,245 | $159,902 | $108,000 | 3 | $145,524 | $44,907 | $87,025 |
| 2021 | $2,041,486 | $534,843 | $274,245 | $227,500 | 13 | $263,030 | $267,141 | $89,484 |
| 2020 | $1,844,200 | $444,991 | $263,767 | $222,000 | 17 | — | $184,192 | $72,869 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Second Core Foundation reported a distributable amount of $109K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include pregnancy-related services, homelessness support, food and clothing assistance, education, and Christian outreach. For example, Alternatives Pregnancy Center says its mission is to provide women with medical care and alternatives to abortion while proclaiming the hope of the Gospel; Everyone Matters Ministries says it provides refuge and support to families experiencing poverty and homelessness. William Jessup University describes its purpose as educating transformational leaders in partnership with the church.
The filing also describes scholarship support. The Morning Star Foundation received a grant for scholarships for students at Action Academy Placer, and William Jessup University received a grant for single-parent scholarships.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $275,850. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median of $25,000. Notable awards included $50,000 each to Prager University Foundation, Alternatives Pregnancy Center, and the Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists; $28,150 to Everyone Matters Ministries; and $25,000 each to the Morning Star Foundation and Power House Ministries.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Margaret L. Murray as president, John M. Murray as CFO, and Elizabeth M. Jackson as secretary.
Second Core Foundation is led by Margaret L. Murray, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Margaret L. Murray
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth M. Jackson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$24K (2020) → $24K (2024)
John M. Murray
CFO
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $24K, to Elizabeth M Jackson (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Second Core Foundation
How much does Second Core Foundation give each year?
Second Core Foundation gave $276K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $123K across 6 grants.
What is Second Core Foundation's typical grant size?
Second Core Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $25,077, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Second Core Foundation that year got $24K on average.
Where does Second Core Foundation give grants?
Second Core Foundation gives mostly in California: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Indiana (18%) and Georgia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sacramento, CA (2 grants), Rocklin, CA (2 grants) and Folsom, CA (2 grants).
Does Second Core Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Second Core Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Operations" (6 grants).
Who are Second Core Foundation's largest grantees?
Second Core Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Prager University Foundation ($50,000), Alternatives Pregnancy Center ($50,000) and Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Second Core Foundation?
Second Core Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $309K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $109K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Second Core Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include pregnancy-related services, homelessness support, food and clothing assistance, education, and Christian outreach. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Second Core Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Second Core Foundation's EIN?
Second Core Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-5334640. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Second Core Foundation 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 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 9, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Second Core Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/second-core-foundation-morg_646e31d7eb3543b79a5582478c6fdfcc
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