Stacey Baba & James Vokac Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlySaratoga, California · EIN 77-0497242 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $4,500.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
69% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Side Catholic Center | Clevland, OH | To help the homeless | $9,388 |
| Case School of Engineering | Clevland, OH | To support the undergraduate engineering program | $5,000 |
| The Orion Fund | Piedmont, CA | Help CA students who suffer sudden serious health issues. | $5,000 |
| San Jose State University | San Jose, CA | Student awards and conference attendance | $4,500 |
| Good Knights of Lorain County | Amherst, OH | To help build beds for kids in need. | $1,965 |
| Ohio State University | Columbus, OH | STEM Scholarship | $1,750 |
| University of Toledo | Toledo, OH | STEM Scholarship for students | $1,750 |
| Pinkney Foundation | Pittsburg, CA | Provide resources for Marin County emergency responders. | $1,642 |
| Youngstown State University | Youngstown, OH | STEM Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Bowling Green State University | Bowling Green, OH | STEM Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Midview High School Robotics | Grafton, OH | To provide supplies to the robotics team. | $1,406 |
| Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation | Missoula, MT | To protect the future of elk, other wildlife, and habitat. | $1,000 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | Palo Alto, CA | To help protect natural lands on the San Francisco Peninsula and the South Bay | $500 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($84,455). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $121,356 | 17 |
| 2023 | $113,907 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 30, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503039349101375
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 77-0497242
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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