The Brian M. Stocker Fund was established at the Community Foundation of San Joaquin through a generous legacy gift from the estate of Brian M. Stocker–who spent most of his life in the Lodi/Stockton area. The mission of the Fund is to support Brian’s lifelong passion for recreational programs, wellness and healthy living among children and youth in Northern San Joaquin County, with a preference given to Lodi and Stockton.
The Brian M. Stocker Fund grants program is an invitation-only application process and does not accept unsolicited letters of inquiry or proposals. To seek out grantees, a subcommittee of the Brian M. Stocker Fund grants committee actively engages with a wide range of youth-serving organizations, community groups, and other community stakeholders to monitor ongoing and emerging needs and strategies involving the health of youth in our communities. Organizations invited to submit proposals are based on priorities set by the Brian M. Stocker Fund grants committee and the Community Foundation’s Board.
To support the SMART Girls Program to enhance young girls’ physical and emotional health utilizing a combination of informational and experiential learning activities.
To support the Junior Program Revitalization Project that will provide greater access to opportunities for youth to learn the skill of rowing.
To support Positive Sprouts/Ag in Motion Program, dedicated to educating youth on the importance of consuming fresh fruit and vegetables through gardening, along with conducting science experiments utilizing curriculum provided by the National Ag Science Center.
To increase physical activity and healthy lifestyles for diverse communities in the City of Lodi, by increasing capacity to promote the game of junior baseball.
To support golf scholarships for those in financial need to access the sport of junior golf.
To support the purchase of active play equipment to develop primary motor skills in children,
To provide stipends for youth ages 13-17 to participate in the Youth Organizing Council at a local teen center,
To support Healthy Kids Day—an event that brings children and families together through education, activities and experiences that teach good health and foster connections through fitness, sports, fun and healthy habits.
To promote healthy living and active lifestyles by teaching gardening and food preparation skills to high school students in Southeast Stockton who frequent Stribley Community Center for afterschool programs and sports activities.
To support families and youth that are struggling and need assistance in providing an opportunity for their children to participate in youth sports.
To support a comprehensive health and wellness program whose focus is on promoting healthy eating habits and physical activity for the youth in the City of Tracy.
To promote physical activity and healthy life choices by providing opportunities to become a part of the junior racquetball program, increase health and fitness awareness and activity for the youth of the community.
To provide funding for increased swim lessons and lifeguard training for the promotion of aquatic sports, especially among economically disadvantaged youth, and to support the Brian M. Stocker Summer Swim League Championships at Tokay High School.
To support the Junior Program Revitalization Project that will provide greater access to opportunities for youth to learn the skill of rowing.
To provide scholarships to underserved youth in the Lodi community to engage in youth sports and provide mentoring services.
To support a comprehensive breastfeeding and quality lactation care program for low-income women and their infants.
To promote physical activity and healthy lifestyles for diverse communities in the City of Lodi, by providing capital improvements to support the game of junior baseball.
To provide greater recreational opportunities for students with disabilities through the expansion of school partnerships with Stockton Unified School District.
To provide greater recreational opportunities for students from South Stockton by promoting the game of soccer through the renovation of Port City Academy’s soccer field into a dual-use field.
To support teaching positive coaching strategies to improve coaching in youth sports throughout San Joaquin County.
To support a comprehensive health and wellness program whose focus is on promoting healthy eating habits and physical activity for the youth in the City of Tracy.
To promote the game of youth golf through a partnership between the Housing Authority of San Joaquin, One.TLC School for the Homeless, and The Children’s Home of Stockton.