Stanislaus Community Foundation
Stanislaus Community Foundation is a public charity based in Modesto, California. It stewards charitable resources and builds partnerships to advance the common good, including through grants to qualified organizations and scholarships.
Stanislaus Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Stanislaus Community Foundation gave $7.4M across 177 grants in 2024 (avg $42K), mostly in California. 28% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,353,564
- +11.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 177
- +17.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $41,546
- -4.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $16,775
- Total assets
- $51,451,777
- +13.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (50 of 177, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Stanislaus Community Foundation
- Review Cycle
- The listed next deadline for the Maralyn J. Stewart Memorial Scholarship is March 16, 2027.
- Deadline
- The listed next deadline for the Maralyn J.
- Contact
Mailing address: 100 Sycamore Ave 200, Modesto, CA 95354
Phone: (209) 576-1608
Website: https://stanislauscf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
19 open opportunities from Stanislaus Community Foundation
Bob Boggeri Farms Fund Grant
Stanislaus Community Foundation
Amount
US $1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
David W. Moore Memorial Scholarship Grant
Stanislaus Community Foundation
Amount
US $2,500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship Fund Grant
Stanislaus Community Foundation
Amount
US $3,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Stanislaus Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Center for Human Services ($366K). Together the top 10 received $2.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
743 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 546 grants of 743 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes itself as serving Stanislaus County. In 2024, 87% of its reported grant dollars went to recipients in California; the next-largest state shares were Ohio at 4%, Arizona at 2%, and New York at 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 177 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Stanislaus Community Foundation open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 50 of 177 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $48K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $24K repeat.
- 61% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.0M (2019) to $7.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 177 grants totaling $7.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Human Services Modesto, CA | — | $365,766 |
| Fidelity Charitable Cincinnati, OH | — | $270,962 |
| Gallo Center for the Arts Modesto, CA | — | $255,100 |
| Modesto Gospel Mission Modesto, CA | — | $226,400 |
| Modesto Childrens Museum Modesto, CA | — | $220,500 |
| What Would Jesus Do Ministry Modesto, CA | — | $200,500 |
| Stanford Health Care Partners Stanford, CA | — | $200,200 |
| Modesto Symphony Orchestra Modesto, CA | — | $192,000 |
| Improve Your Tomorrow Sacramento, CA | — | $189,500 |
| State Theatre of Modesto Modesto, CA | — | $177,834 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The organization’s filing describes a Finance & Investment Committee responsible for assisting with investment policies and practices, investment objectives, and monitoring and reporting on investment and spending progress.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $51,451,777 | $14,616,862 | $10,893,317 | $7,353,564 | 177 | $1,754,734 |
| 2023 | $45,235,971 | $9,158,822 | $8,728,162 | $6,596,063 | 151 | $1,372,456 |
| 2022 | $40,951,596 | $8,717,539 | $9,003,107 | $6,831,868 | 150 | $760,843 |
| 2021 | $47,035,948 | $9,403,966 | $8,449,851 | $6,979,218 | 135 | $2,223,213 |
| 2020 | $43,141,654 | $5,907,086 | $7,336,878 | $5,733,002 | 130 | $778,374 |
| 2019 | $42,163,883 | $4,625,622 | $4,392,952 | $2,994,409 | 96 | $1,245,198 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated vision is for Stanislaus County to be a community of choice where people can live, work, and thrive. Its mission is to steward charitable resources and nurture partnerships to advance the common good. The filing says it facilitates grantmaking through charitable funds under management and leads systemic change initiatives in education, economic opportunity, and civic engagement.
Its website identifies Economic Opportunity, Educational Attainment, Civic Identity & Infrastructure, and Nonprofit Innovation as impact areas. The filing says its grants and scholarships support qualified organizations and universities, and describes funding for work including basic needs, shelter, healthcare, arts and culture, youth services, environment, and community development.
Examples of 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. Center for Human Services received $365,766; its stated mission is to support the well-being of youth and families through prevention, education, and counseling. Gallo Center for the Arts received $255,100; its mission is to enrich life in the Central Valley through cultural activities. Modesto Children’s Museum received $220,500; its mission is to nurture children’s creativity, critical thinking, and lifelong learning. Improve Your Tomorrow received $189,500; its mission is to increase the number of young men of color who attend and graduate from four-year colleges and universities. California State University Stanislaus Foundation received $169,870; its mission is to promote academic excellence through philanthropy and external support.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 177 grants totaling $7,353,564. Grant amounts ranged from $5,300 to $365,766, with a median of $16,775. Other among its largest reported grants were $270,962 to Fidelity Charitable, $226,400 to Modesto Gospel Mission, $200,500 to What Would Jesus Do Ministry, $200,200 to Stanford Health Care Partners, and $192,000 to Modesto Symphony Orchestra.
The foundation’s website lists grant cycles and special initiative funds. Its 2026 grant-cycle page says that some cycles were currently closed and others were not accepting applications in 2026. It also lists scholarship opportunities. The Earl Pride Scholarship is for Stanislaus County employees and their children or stepchildren; the employee must work at least 24 hours per week on a regular basis. The Maralyn J. Stewart Memorial Scholarship is for Modesto City Schools seniors or graduates who demonstrate financial need and participated in performing arts in high school. The Jessica Joelle Holt and Emmy Macfarlane Memorial Scholarship is for graduating seniors from Pitman, Turlock, and Denair high schools pursuing a teaching career. These scholarship listings do not state that they are grants for outside organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Marian Kaanon as President/CEO; Dave Olson as Chairman; Chris Tyler as Secretary; Bill Jackson as Past Chair; and Britta Foster, Lou Friedman, Maria Arevalo, Khani Gustafson, John Lazar, and Mike Gianelli as directors.
Stanislaus Community Foundation is led by Marian Kaanon, President & CEO on every filing since 2019; 1 of 16 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marian Kaanon
President & CEO
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$140K (2019) → $200K (2024)
Dave Olson
Chairman
Director → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Britta Foster
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Lazar
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lou Friedman
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Courtney
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maria Arevalo
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Evan Porges
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Khani Gustafson
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Gianelli
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Johnny Garcia
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yamilet Valladolid
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Jackson
Past Chair
Vice Chair → Chairman, 2021
Chairman → Past Chair, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Tyler
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Seana Day
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dillon Olvera
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Judy Sly Herrero (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Mayra Martinez (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Jeff Coleman (2019–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Joe Duran (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Matt Friedrich (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Melanie Chiesa (2019–2022) — Past Chair
- Former: Tony Jordan (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Craig C Lewis (2019–2020) — Past Chair
- Former: Lynn Dickerson (2019–2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $200K, to Marian Kaanon (President/CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Stanislaus Community Foundation
How much does Stanislaus Community Foundation give each year?
Stanislaus Community Foundation gave $7.4M across 177 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $6.6M across 151 grants.
What is Stanislaus Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Stanislaus Community Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $16,775, and its average grant was $41,546, across 177 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Stanislaus Community Foundation that year got $25K on average.
Where does Stanislaus Community Foundation give grants?
Stanislaus Community Foundation gives mostly in California: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Modesto, CA (75 grants), Sacramento, CA (9 grants), Turlock, CA (6 grants) and Fresno, CA (5 grants).
Who are Stanislaus Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Stanislaus Community Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Center for Human Services ($365,766), Fidelity Charitable ($270,962) and Gallo Center for the Arts ($255,100), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 12% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Stanislaus Community Foundation?
Stanislaus Community Foundation reported $51.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $14.6M.
What does Stanislaus Community Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated vision is for Stanislaus County to be a community of choice where people can live, work, and thrive. Its mission is to steward charitable resources and nurture partnerships to advance the common good. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stanislaus Community Foundation?
Stanislaus Community Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check stanislauscf.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Stanislaus Community Foundation's EIN?
Stanislaus Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0483054. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 17, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Stanislaus Community Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/stanislaus-community-foundation-morg_c20ec746375b4dad93e3d7f276e400d1
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