Stacey Baba & James Vokac
Stacey Baba & James Vokac is a private foundation based in Saratoga, California. Its 2024 filing describes direct charitable activity as aiding needy individuals seeking to better themselves through advanced education and training programs, including related administrative expenses and program funding set-asides.
Stacey Baba & James Vokac at a glance
In short: Stacey Baba & James Vokac gave $121K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in California. 44% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $121,356
- +6.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +30.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,139
- -18.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,750
- Total assets
- $2,573,916
- +5.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (7 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (79% 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 Stacey Baba & James Vokac
- 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: 13553 Old Oak Way, Saratoga, CA 95070
Phone: (408) 741-1471
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Stacey Baba & James Vokac funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was UC Berkeley ($75K). Together the top 10 received $111K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($6,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 45 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 20% to recipients in Ohio, and 1% to recipients in Montana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Stacey Baba & James Vokac open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 16 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 52% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $62K (2022) to $121K (2024). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $121K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UC Berkeley Berkeley, CA | Support the CNR scientist program for new students; support the department of chemical and biomolecular enginerring;softball team retreat; golf team; endowed fund scholarships; support of the athletic foundation | $75,250 |
| West Side Catholic Center Clevland, OH | To help the homeless | $9,388 |
| UC Davis - Companion Animal Health Davis, CA | Vet center for pets | $7,000 |
| Case School of Engineering Clevland, OH | To support the undergraduate engineering program | $5,000 |
| The Orion Fund Piedmont, CA | Help CA students who suffer sudden serious health issues. | $5,000 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $6,000 |
| Youth on Course Montery, CA | To help ensure young people have affordable access to golf | $2,105 |
| Good Knights of Lorain County Amherst, OH | To help build beds for kids in need. | $1,965 |
| Ohio State University Columbus, OH | STEM Scholarship | $1,750 |
| University of Toledo Toledo, OH | STEM Scholarship for students | $1,750 |
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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 | $2,573,916 | $309,497 | $187,547 | $121,356 | 17 | $151,029 | $264,702 | — |
| 2023 | $2,450,366 | $194,021 | $181,631 | $113,907 | 13 | $146,108 | $165,220 | — |
| 2022 | $2,457,642 | $265,968 | $102,002 | $62,424 | 15 | $74,587 | $238,583 | $144,073 |
| 2021 | $2,311,657 | $194,693 | $103,169 | — | — | $73,220 | $164,065 | — |
| 2020 | $2,239,983 | $74,072 | $122,633 | — | — | — | $48,847 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as aid for needy individuals pursuing advanced education and training. Its 2024 grants included support for education and STEM scholarships, student awards and conference attendance, assistance for people facing serious illness or injury, and other causes.
Grantees describe their own work in varied terms. The Orion Fund says it provides grants to college students living with serious illness or injury so they can continue working toward educational goals. West Side Catholic Center says it provides food, clothing, shelter, and advocacy to people in need, including homeless and indigent people in an individual recipient State University Research Foundation describes its role as supporting sponsored research, public service, community projects, and other educational activities involving SJSU faculty and students.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $121,356 through 17 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $75,250, with a median grant of $1,750.
Notable 2024 grants included $75,250 to UC Berkeley for several purposes, including support for the CNR scientist program, chemical and biomolecular engineering, athletics, and endowed fund scholarships; $9,388 to West Side Catholic Center to help homeless people; $7,000 to UC Davis – Companion Animal Health for its vet center for pets; and $5,000 to Case School of Engineering for its undergraduate engineering program. Other grants included $5,000 to The Orion Fund, $4,500 to an individual recipient State University, and $2,105 to Youth on Course.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Stacey Baba and James Vokac as directors.
Stacey Baba & James Vokac's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Vokac
Director
Director, V.p., Secretary & CFO → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacey Baba
Director
Director & President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
10 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.
Frequently asked questions about Stacey Baba & James Vokac
How much does Stacey Baba & James Vokac give each year?
Stacey Baba & James Vokac gave $121K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $114K across 13 grants.
What is Stacey Baba & James Vokac's typical grant size?
Stacey Baba & James Vokac's median grant in 2024 was $1,750, and its average grant was $7,139, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Stacey Baba & James Vokac that year got $2K on average.
Where does Stacey Baba & James Vokac give grants?
Stacey Baba & James Vokac gives mostly in California: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Clevland, OH (2 grants).
Does Stacey Baba & James Vokac give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Stacey Baba & James Vokac's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "STEM Scholarship" (3 grants).
Who are Stacey Baba & James Vokac's largest grantees?
Stacey Baba & James Vokac's largest 2024 grantees include UC Berkeley ($75,250), West Side Catholic Center ($9,388) and UC Davis - Companion Animal Health ($7,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($6,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Stacey Baba & James Vokac?
Stacey Baba & James Vokac reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $309K.
What does Stacey Baba & James Vokac fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as aid for needy individuals pursuing advanced education and training. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stacey Baba & James Vokac?
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 Stacey Baba & James Vokac's EIN?
Stacey Baba & James Vokac's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0497242. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Stacey Baba & James Vokac 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Stacey Baba & James Vokac funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/stacey-baba-and-james-vokac-morg_1f12f115e7e9403e83934ce7d0efa90c
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