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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 45-5334640

Second Core Foundation

A private foundation in Folsom, CA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 11 grants and $275,850 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It still lists the details below.

Contact
Elizabeth Jackson
9580 Oak Avenue Parkway Ste 7-250
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 878-6693
Form and materials
Scholarship applications may be obtained by visiting the foundations website www.secondcorefoundation.org or by emailing [email protected]. Applicants may reapply no more than once a year and will be required to provide evidence of satisfactory completion. Information and materials submitted with the application must demonstrate that the applicant meets the following eligibility requirements: the student is actively involved in extracurricular activities and/or volunteer efforts, can show evidence of financial need, can show proof of enrollment or a completed submitted application to an accredited college or university and has maintained an overall gpa of 3.0 or better. Two letters of recommendation must also be submitted with the application. In addition, applicants must attach a brief summary about themselves including special achievements, personal vision and goals and a description of their plans regarding how they will use the scholarship.
Deadlines
January 31st of each year for scholarship awards to be made in that year. Late apps are not accepted
Restrictions
Scholarship grants are for college and post high school education and can be used for tuition, books and other living expenses while the student is enrolled.
Contact
Elizabeth Jackson
2795 East Bidwell Street
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 878-6693
Form and materials
In 2017 the foundation implemented a benevolent fund program to make distributions to individuals in need and to qualified charitable organizations. The qualification for benefits will be based upon the following criteria: 1. Individuals seeking benefits cannot be related to any board members or employees of the second core foundation. 2. All entities qualified pursuant to internal revenue code section 501(c)(3) are eligible. 3. Recipients of benefits and the extent of benefits provided will be based on evidence of need and corresponding circumstances. 4. Applicants will be required to submit a one-page application to explain their need, the benefits requested, and the intended use of any benefits provided. 5. Individual applicants will be required to submit form w-2 or federal income tax return for the immediately preceding calendar year. 6.benefits can be made available to assist with health (medical bills), welfare (clothes, food), safety (car payments), and shelter (rent, housing).
Deadlines
N/A
Restrictions
There will be no initial limit upon grants to 501(c)(3) organizations. The initial limit upon grants to individuals will be twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00).
Contact
Elizabeth Jackson
2795 East Bidwell Street
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 878-6693
Form and materials
1. Receive application and any required financial documentation. 2. Consider and approve or deny application. 3. Make distributions approved by board of directors and provide notice to applications whose applications were not approved.
Deadlines
N/A
Restrictions
N/A

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $275,850

    Grants listed
    11
    Assets, end of year
    $2,090,249

  • Tax year 2023

    $122,650

    Grants listed
    6
    Assets, end of year
    $2,178,474

  • Tax year 2022

    $108,000

    Grants listed
    3
    Assets, end of year
    $1,845,926

  • Tax year 2021

    $227,500

    Grants listed
    13
    Assets, end of year
    $2,041,486

  • Tax year 2020

    $222,000

    Grants listed
    17
    Assets, end of year
    $1,844,200

  • Tax year 2019

    $160,750

    Grants listed
    16
    Assets, end of year
    $1,587,024

  • Tax year 2018

    $156,500

    Grants listed
    17
    Assets, end of year
    $1,231,197

Grants paid in 2024

11 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Prager University FoundationSherman Oaks, CA

    Charitable operations

    $50,000
  2. Alternatives Pregnancy CenterSacramento, CA

    Charitable operations

    $50,000
  3. Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and GynecologistsFort Wayne, IN

    Conference scholarship

    $50,000
  4. Everyone Matters MinistriesRocklin, CA

    To house the homeless

    $28,150
  5. The Morning Star FoundationWoodland, CA

    Scholarships for students at action academy placer

    $25,000
  6. Power House MinistriesFolsom, CA

    Charitable operations

    $25,000
  7. Passionlife Ministries IncMarietta, GA

    Charitable operations

    $20,000
  8. Orangevale Community FoundationOrangevale, CA

    Charitable operations

    $8,000
  9. Twin Lakes Food BankFolsom, CA

    Charitable operations

    $8,000
  10. William Jessup UniversityRocklin, CA

    For single parent scholarships

    $6,700
  11. Youth for Christ SacramentoW Sacramento, CA

    Donation to rob maxley legacy BBQ

    $5,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education1 grant $50,00048% of the total
  2. Human services1 grant $28,15027% of the total
  3. Social science1 grant $25,00024% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California9 grants $205,850
  2. Indiana1 grant $50,000
  3. Georgia1 grant $20,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Margaret L MurrayPRESIDENT Hours 2Pay $0
  • John M MurrayCFO Hours 2Pay $0
  • Elizabeth M JacksonSECRETARY Hours 3Pay $24,000

The return

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