Invitation-Only Grant Application Process
To seek out grantees, a subcommittee actively engages with a wide range of youth-serving organizations and community stakeholders to monitor ongoing and emerging needs and strategies involving the health of youth in our communities.
Brian M. Stocker, who died in 2010 at the age of 48, eight years after a life-altering automobile accident, passionately believed in youth athletics as a catalyst for instilling leadership skills, personal responsibility, teamwork, fair play and healthy living. Compelled to establish a legacy to fulfill his goals, Brian left the bulk of his estate for the express purpose of establishing a charitable fund to support local organizations and initiatives aligned with his interests. In keeping with these wishes, the Brian M. Stocker Field of Interest Fund was established at the San Joaquin Community Foundation in 2018. The Brian M. Stocker Fund is also expanding aquatics opportunities in Lodi with a $275,000 grant over 10 years providing scholarships for swim lessons, lifeguard training, summer swim league, free swim days at Lodi Lake and underwriting the annual summer swim championships.
To support the “Smart Moves” program focusing on mastery and resilience training to help youth develop decision-making skills.
To support the Learn to Swim Equity Program, a program providing free swim lessons to youth in income-eligible Stockton households.
To support programs providing a heightened focus on health and wellness in totality, including but not limited to physical, nutritional, and emotional support.
To support the Kids Kayak Camp program aimed to provide access to outdoor recreational activities to under-resourced and marginalized student populations.
To support the Mental Wellness for Youth project with a focus on supporting a healthy hygiene awareness. Funding will supply products for a healthy hygiene (soap, deodorant, toothpaste, shampoo, etc.) and also have guest speakers to educate the importance of good hygiene.
To support programs providing meals, a safe place for exercise/sports programming, socializing and mental health focus groups for youth.
To support the “Triple Play” program focusing on Mind, Body and Soul.
To support the Foundation’s marketing and communications work.
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.
To support a new program to teach youth how to swim at zero cost to families. The program utilizes city pool locations operated by the YMCA.
Awarded a 209GIVES Matching Grant.
Awarded a 209GIVES Matching Grant.
Awarded a 209GIVES Matching Grant.
Awarded a 209GIVES Matching Grant.
Awarded a 209GIVES Matching Grant.
A $37,500 grant was awarded to support programs for academics, school supplies, mentorship, physical fitness and supplies, and healthy eating habits. A $5,000 grant was also awarded as a 209GIVES Matching Grant.
To enhance Little Manila Rising’s Decreasing Asthma Within Neighborhoods (DAWN) program.
To support programs providing meals, a safe place for exercise/sports programming, socializing and mental health focus groups for youth.
Awarded a 209GIVES Matching Grant.
Awarded a 209GIVES Matching Grant.
Awarded a 209GIVES Matching Grant.
2021 San Joaquin County Community Health Needs AssessmentAwarded a 209GIVES Matching Grant.
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.
Stabilization grant to provide support during the unprecedented Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Stabilization grant to provide support during the unprecedented Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Stabilization grant to provide support during the unprecedented Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
To support the Foundation’s marketing and communications work.
To support their Eat Simple-Be Active–Live Healthy program.
To support their Active Living and Nutrition program.
Stabilization grant to provide support during the unprecedented Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Stabilization grant to provide support during the unprecedented Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Stabilization grant to provide support during the unprecedented Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Stabilization grant to provide support during the unprecedented Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Stabilization grant to provide support during the unprecedented Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Stabilization grant to provide support during the unprecedented Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Stabilization grant to provide support during the unprecedented Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Stabilization grant to provide support during the unprecedented Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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.
Boys and Girls Clubs of Tracy – $5,000
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 golf scholarships for those in financial need to access the sport of junior golf.
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 a Scholarship Fun for Sports and Mentoring program.
To support a Health & Well-Being program.
To support the Delta Health Care’s Breastfeeding Boutique.
To support the Junior Program Revitalization Project that will provide greater access to opportunities for youth to learn the skill of rowing.
To support the San Joaquin Positive Coaching Alliance Youth Impact Project.
To support a partnership program with Stockton Unified School District.
