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Seedcore Foundation

Its FY2024 filing reports that it accepted unsolicited grant applications.

$275k
Granted FY2024still arriving
29
Grants FY2024still arriving
5
States reached
$100k
Largest
01What it fundsRead
02The needRead
03Its granteesRead
04Its fieldRead
05Through PlinthRead
01What it funds
0196% classified

What it funded, over time

Every grant placed by its stated purpose and the recipient’s mission, by year, FY2020 to 2024.

Education$498kReligion$186kPublic Benefit$114kHuman Services$76kPhilanthropy$46kYouth Development$30kHealth$29kFood & Nutrition$29kOther$0
02FY2024 · 29 grants

Where the money goes

Grants by size, and the largest recipients.

By grant size · FY2024

  • Under $10k24 grants · $69k
  • $10k–50k3 grants · $56k
  • $50k–250k2 grants · $150k
$2,420
Median grant
5
States reached
$7.0M
Total assets
Largest grants
RecipientAmount
THE MISSION AT KERN COUNTY$99,775
CSUB FOUNDATION$50,000
SAMARITAN'S PURSE$25,000
MISSION ONE ELEVEN$16,000
KEEPERS TRANSFORMATION HOUSE$14,775
KERN COUNTY YOUTH FOR CHRIST$7,500
CSUB FOUNDATION$7,000
THE MOTHERHOOD PROJECT$7,000
HERITAGE OAK SCHOOL$7,000
Individual grant recipient$7,000
HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL$5,000
APPLE CORE PROJECT INC$4,625
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY OF BAKERSFIELD$4,000
CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY$4,000
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP$2,420
02The need
03

Does the money reach high-need areas?

Each grant placed by the hardship in its grantee’s ZIP, against the area’s typical level.

show:

Its human-services grants (FY20–22, $43k) land where the poverty rate runs at 13%, against an area that typically sits at 10%. 100% of those dollars go to grantees based in above-average-need neighborhoods. Most of its grants land in higher-need ZIPs.

area typical 10%CITY SERVE OF THE TRI VALLEY: $25k → 10%BAKERSFIELD ANGELS: $5k → 18%HOFFMAN HOSPICE: $3k → 18%BAKERSFIELD SENIOR CENTER: $8k → 18%BE FINALLY FREE: $3k → 18%0%20%40%50%more need →
grant to an above-average-need area below average· circle size = grant amount
How this is measured
Matched: human-services grants are those whose grantee’s IRS cause code is Human Services. Placed by people below the poverty line in the grantee’s ZIP, averaged from the tracts in that ZIP.
How this is measured
US grants placed by each grantee’s ZIP, which can differ from where services are delivered. Need from public data (U.S. Census/ACS, CDC PLACES, Eviction Lab, USDA), shown as context about the area, never attributed to the funder’s giving.
03Its grantees
repeat funding

Who it funds again

Organizations funded in more than one year, against those funded once.

65%of every dollar goes to organizations it has funded before.
$676k · 13 repeat orgs$364k to everyone else

13 repeat relationships: 11 still active in FY2024, 2 since wound down; 16 grantees were first funded in FY2024 (too recent to call).

How the two cohorts compare

Re-uppedFunded once

Organizations

13
50

Total granted

$676k
$291k

Median revenue growth · since first grant

-15%
+15%

Still filing today

54%
56%

New vs renewed · share of each year

In FY2024, 73% of grant dollars renewed an existing relationship; $73k went to new ones.

50%100%’20’21’22’23’24
RenewedFirst-time

Where new relationships form · theme of each grantee’s first grant

’20’21’22’23’24
EducationReligionYouth DevelopmentHuman ServicesHealthFood & NutritionOther
How this is measured
First-time means a grantee’s first year in the filing window; renewed means funded in an earlier year too. The renewed share climbs naturally as a portfolio matures, so the signal is a year that bucks it (a wave of new grantees). The earliest year is left-censored: relationships that predate the data read as new. Theme is the grantee’s IRS cause.

Backed again, and grew

  • AC
    APPLE CORE PROJECT INC
    3× · 2022–2024 · $20k · revenue +17%
  • SF
    Stay Focused dba Stay Focused Ministries
    2× · 2020–2021 · $12k · revenue +107%
  • JB
    JIM BURKE EDUCATION FOUNDATION
    2× · 2021–2024 · $2k · revenue +129%

Funded once

  • WJ
    WILLIE J FRINK COLLEGE PREP
    one grant, 2022 · $45k
  • TM
    THE MISSION OF KERN COUNTY
    one grant, 2021 · $33k
  • CS
    CITY SERVE OF THE TRI-VALLEYgraduated
    one grant, 2020 · $25k · revenue +27%
How this is measured

Repeat means funded in two or more distinct years. Growth and survival are read from each grantee’s own subsequent IRS filings.

04Its field

Closest unfunded matches

The nonprofits that most resemble its grantees but are not funded by it, scored along the direction from the rest of the field toward the portfolio. A resemblance in what they say they do, not a recommendation.

1
Valley Schools

Our Mission is to ensure that our students be given the best opportunity to develop strong intellectual and moral character, and a Christian perspectiveon the total world view by providing a Christ-centered, spiritual, and academic…

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2
Bethel Classical Academy

The fundamental purpose of BCA, as a school, is to educate with excellence. We believe that truly outstanding education can never be accomplishedapart from a central recognition of God as Truth and the source of all wisdom. The wisdom of…

Education
3
Kings Christian School Inc

Kings Christian School, Inc. is a Christ-centered private school from pre-kindergarten through high school, serving Kings County. Since 1979, Kings Christian School has been where the world of God is studied in light of the Word of God. We…

Education
4
Pasadena Christian School

The primary mission of the school is to provide its students with the academic training and spiritual nurture needed to become men and women who are worthy representatives of our lord jesus christ.

Education
5
Fresno Christian Schools

Equip young people for life and service for jesus christ through biblical foundations, christ-like character development, and academic preparation in partnership with the home and local church.

Education
6
Christian Community School

As a support to evangelical christian families, the mission of christian community school is to provide an academically excellent, biblically integrated education which promotes christ-like character, preparing students to serve god and…

Education
7
California Prestige University

Presbyterian theological seminary in america exists to servce the korean presbyterian church abroad (kpca) and the kingdom of god by equipping students for effective service to god, his church, and the world he sends us to evangelize.

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8
Turlock Christian Schools Inc

Tcs is an independent christian school that prepares young men and women for college and life by providing challenging opportunities to excel in the vital areas of faith, virtue and knowledge.

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9
Kingdom Ministries

Helping others live in freedom of Christ by knowing and living by the truths set for in God's word, the Holy Bible.

Religion
10
Napa Valley Christian Education Group Dba Veritas Christian Academy

Our Mission Is To Partner With Parents To Educate, Develop, And Nurture Students For A Life Of Christ-centered Excellence In Academics, Christian Character, And Servant Leadership.

Education
11
San Joaquin Valley Youth for Christ

To direct youth into an understanding of the Christian faith and to support and encourage them in their walk with God.

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12
Youth for Christ Sacramento

The mission of yfc is to communicate the life changing message of jesus christ to all young people. it has served thousands of children, teens and families in the sacramento and surrounding areas for over 65 years;offering programs…

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How this is measured
The grantee most central to the portfolio’s shape is Bakersfield Christian High School; the most unlike its peers is Minter Field Air Museum. Resemblance is measured on each organization’s own IRS 990 mission text; it reflects how work is described, not its quality or impact.
04the grantee network

46 grantees tracked through their own filings, 2017–2025.

Each grant beside the grantee’s revenue from every source, year by year.

How this is measured

Counted here: distinct organizations funded across 2017 to 2025, not grant rows in a single year, so this will not match the grant count on the cover. 46 of the 80 grantees resolved in that span have returns of their own we could reconcile.

Each grantee is resolved to its own IRS returns. Association, dated; never a causal claim.

1
Load-bearing (≥25% of a budget)
13
Early backer (in before they grew)
44/46
Grantees still filing
26/46
Grew since first funded

Where the money sits, by cause and then by grantee

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY BAKERSFIELD FOUNDATION: $407,000 · EducationCALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY BAKERSFIELD FOUN…+11 more: $14,141 · EducationTHE MISSION AT KERN COUNTY: $111,818 · OtherTHE MISSION AT KERN COUNTYWILLIE J FRINK COLLEGE PREP: $45,000 · OtherWILLIE J FRINK COLLEGE PREPTHE MISSION OF KERN COUNTY: $32,875 · OtherTHE MISSION OF KERN COUNTYKEEPERS TRANSFORMATION HOUSE: $24,640 · OtherKEEPERS TRANSFORMATION HOUSEKEEPERS TRANSFORMATION HOUSEKEEPERS OF THE CROSS: $22,437 · OtherKEEPERS TRANSFORMATION HOUSEKEEPERS OF T…+41 more: $147,128 · Other+41 moreSOUTHWEST FOUNDATION: $56,875 · ReligionSOUTHWEST FOU…SAMARITAN'S PURSE: $25,000 · ReligionSAMARITAN'S P…Mission One Eleven: $16,000 · ReligionMission One E…Stay Focused dba Stay Focused Ministries: $11,932 · ReligionStay Focused …Word for Word Ministries Inc: $8,125 · ReligionWord for Word…Magdalene Hope Inc: $5,000 · Religion+1 more: $2,000 · ReligionKERN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION: $43,875 · PhilanthropyTHE GRIMM FAMILY EDUCATION FOUNDATION: $2,500 · Philanthropy+1 more: $1,200 · PhilanthropyCITY SERVE OF THE TRI-VALLEY: $25,000 · Human ServicesBAKERSFIELD SENIOR CENTER: $7,500 · Human ServicesTRANSFORMATIONS BY AUSTIN ANGELS: $5,000 · Human ServicesHoffmann Hospice of The Valley: $2,500 · Human ServicesBe Finally Free: $2,500 · Human ServicesYOUTH FOR CHRISTUSA INC: $18,000 · Youth DevelopmentKERN COUNTY YOUTH FOR CHRIST: $10,500 · Youth DevelopmentFresnoMadera Youth For Christ Inc: $6,000 · Youth DevelopmentCITYSERVE NETWORK: $5,000 · Youth DevelopmentSHEPOWER LEADERSHIP ACADEMY: $2,740 · Youth DevelopmentAPPLE CORE PROJECT INC: $19,625 · Food & NutritionMorning Star Fresh Food Ministry Inc: $2,500 · Food & Nutrition
Education$421,141Other$383,898Religion$124,932Philanthropy$47,575Human Services$42,500Youth Development$42,240Food & Nutrition$22,125

Each grantee by its size and the funder’s share of it; top left is load-bearing

25%50%75%100%$100k$1.0M$10M$100Mgrantee revenue →↑ funder's share of their budgetCALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY BAKERSFIELD FOUNDATION: $407,000 over 4y, 1.7% of budgetSOUTHWEST FOUNDATION: $56,875 over 3y, 29% of budgetKERN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION: $43,875 over 5y, 0.2% of budgetCITY SERVE OF THE TRI-VALLEY: $25,000 over 1y, 1.4% of budgetSAMARITAN'S PURSE: $25,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetAPPLE CORE PROJECT INC: $19,625 over 3y, 12% of budgetYOUTH FOR CHRISTUSA INC: $18,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetMission One Eleven: $16,000 over 1y, 4.9% of budgetONE DOOR - COMMUNITY RESOURCE AND RECOVERY CENTER: $12,500 over 1y, 14% of budgetStay Focused dba Stay Focused Ministries: $11,932 over 2y, 1.0% of budgetKERN COUNTY YOUTH FOR CHRIST: $10,500 over 2y, 0.4% of budgetWord for Word Ministries Inc: $8,125 over 3y, 4.5% of budgetBAKERSFIELD SENIOR CENTER: $7,500 over 1y, 1.4% of budgetCORNERSTONE CENTER FOR COUNSELING AND DISCIPLESHIP INC: $7,000 over 1y, 4.2% of budgetWAY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL: $6,000 over 1y, 3.4% of budgetGreater Bakersfield Legal Assistance Inc: $5,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetTRANSFORMATIONS BY AUSTIN ANGELS: $5,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetMagdalene Hope Inc: $5,000 over 1y, 3.7% of budgetTejon Ranch Conservancy: $5,000 over 1y, 3.1% of budgetCITYSERVE NETWORK: $5,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetBLOOD CANCER UNITED INC: $2,750 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetTHE GRIMM FAMILY EDUCATION FOUNDATION: $2,500 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetHoffmann Hospice of The Valley: $2,500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetBe Finally Free: $2,500 over 1y, 1.4% of budgetMorning Star Fresh Food Ministry Inc: $2,500 over 1y, 0.8% of budgetJIM BURKE EDUCATION FOUNDATION: $2,000 over 2y, 0.9% of budgetChurch Without Walls: $2,000 over 1y, 1.4% of budgetHERITAGE ACADEMY INCORPORATED: $1,985 over 1y, 0.3% of budgetGlobal Family Care Network Inc: $1,500 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetMINTER FIELD AIR MUSEUM: $1,500 over 1y, 5.1% of budgetBakersfield Womens Business Conference: $1,500 over 1y, 0.9% of budgetCALIFORNIA LIVING MUSEUM FOUNDATION: $1,200 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetBAKERSFIELD CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetTHE RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL FOUNDATION AND INSTITUTE: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetBAKERSFIELD CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION: $700 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetMISSION VALLEY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY IN: $650 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetBAKERSFIELD COLLEGE FOUNDATION: $600 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetVALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL: $190 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetStillwater Christian School: $175 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetCountry Christian School Inc: $152 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetLegacy Christian Academy: $54 over 1y, 0.0% of budget
Grantee by grantee: a decade per organization, before and after funding

A decade per grantee: revenue shaded, grants as bars, all rows on one timeline.

Co-funders

Grantmakers whose grantees overlap with this funder’s far more than size alone predicts. Closer means stronger alignment; arcs show where they also fund each other. Here they form a tightly interlocked group: most of these funders back each other's grantees too.

Kern Community Founda…Valley Strong Cu Fka …Robert Grimm Family F…Diane S Lake Charitab…The Virginia and Alfr…William & Florence Wh…Amicus FoundationDignity HealthThe Skeet Varner Foun…Ravi and Naina Patel …Bakersfield Memorial …The Cynthia Lake Char…
Kern Community FoundationCA46× affinity20 shared granteesties to 11 of 11Hover any node to trace its alignments.Compare side by side →

Open a dossier: Kern Community Foundation · Valley Strong Cu Fka Kern Schools Federal Credit Union · Robert Grimm Family Foundation · Diane S Lake Charitable Trust Lake Diane S Ttee · The Virginia and Alfred Harrell Foundation · William & Florence Wheeler Foundation · Amicus Foundation · Dignity Health · The Skeet Varner Foundation · Ravi and Naina Patel Foundation · Bakersfield Memorial Hospital · The Cynthia Lake Charitable Trust

How this is measured
Affinity is a Gamma-Poisson posterior co-funding rate, re-centered on the typical rate, so thin evidence shrinks toward no signal. Overlap is association, not proof of shared intent.

How much its grantees rely on government

Each dot is one organization Seedcore Foundation funds: left to right is the share of its income from government, bottom to top the share from Seedcore Foundation. Bigger dots raise more.

2024
’20’21’22’23’24’25
no gov · 00%6%25%56%100%funder's share of their income ↑0%19%38%56%75%share of the org’s income from government →
    no gov moneyreceives it· size = income
    0get no government money at all
    10report government grants on their 990 we could not trace to a source (not plotted)
    0rely on government for over half their income
    ⤢ axis zoomed · 0–75%
    typical government reliance, FY20–25
    How this is measured
    Government income is each org’s traced federal awards (USASpending grants and contracts) plus state payments (open checkbooks) as a share of its total revenue (IRS Form 990); the self-reported government-grant line (990 line 1e) is carried for cross-check: a grantee that reports government grants we could not trace to a source is left off the chart rather than shown as receiving none. An association, not a claim that a grant caused the public funding. Coverage is precision-first, a floor rather than a census; state records exist for 9 states, so a grantee outside them shows no state figure (dimmed) rather than a false zero. Federal award amounts are obligations, which can span years, so a single-year share is indicative. 990 filings lag 12 to 24 months.
    05Through Plinth

    Warm introductions · Powered by PlinthPlus

    How do I get to Seedcore Foundation?

    Find your warmest path to Seedcore Foundation through trustees and officers whose names appear on both boards. Search for your organization and Plinth traces the shortest route it can evidence.

    Each link is a name appearing on two organizations’ public IRS 990 filings, matched on that name and, where the filings support it, on location. A same-state match has geographic support, which is a second matching feature rather than confirmation that the two are one person; a cross-state one is the likeliest to be two people who share a name. Every hop shows its tier, low-confidence and distant paths are held back rather than guessed, and it is worth confirming the person before you use the introduction.

    On method. Every financial figure here is read from IRS e-file XML, the funder’s own 990/990-PF, and from the multi-year returns of the 80 grantees we resolved, each linked to its source. Grantee outcomes are each organization’s own program-service reporting (Form 990, Part III), read as association with funding, never as caused by it. Low-confidence name matches are suppressed rather than guessed. How we build these →

    How this is measured
    Each figure carries one of six labels. Filed is what the funder reported on its return. Official is another government record about an organization, such as a federal award or a charity register, joined by name where no shared identifier exists. Resolved is an identity we worked out where the filing named a recipient without an EIN, kept only above a measured confidence threshold. Computed is arithmetic over those, like themes, portfolio clusters and co-funder strength. Context is a statistic about a place rather than about an organization, which is what the need overlay is: it describes the area a grantee’s address sits in, not where its work lands. Inferred is drawn by a model from text, like the partnerships read out of public news and organization websites. Each is labeled where it appears.

    Generated from the IRS Form 990-PF e-file return for fiscal year 2024, released 2024. Filings run roughly 12 to 24 months behind; figures are dated accordingly.

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