The Lodi Legacy Fund is the Lodi Community Foundation’s (LCF) signature grantmaking program, launched in 2026 through the generous support of LCF Legacy members Sheila Wishek and Darrell Drummond.

Created to honor the philanthropic legacies of local caring donors, the Lodi Legacy Fund is an endowed fund designed to be a permanent source of local grantmaking. The Fund supports charitable programs and projects that directly serve the Lodi area and its residents.

The Lodi Legacy Fund is intended to grow over time and serve as a catalyst for future legacy gifts and charitable lifetime contributions that will benefit Lodi for generations to come.

Community Driven Approach

The Lodi Legacy Fund operates through an independent, hybrid participatory grantmaking model that brings together a diverse group of community members, including those with lived experience, to help shape funding priorities and recommend grants. This shared decision-making approach helps ensure grant funding reflects local needs, community insight, and firsthand experience.

Grant Focus Areas

Funding priorities are established annually and may be broad or focused, depending on community needs and available funds. Priorities are informed by local data, community input, and relevant needs assessment

Eligibility

Funding requests will be considered from:

→ Qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in good standing that serve the Lodi area

→ Eligible public agencies (for example, city, county, school districts, special districts)

→ Fiscally sponsored projects, when the sponsor is a qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations assuming full responsibility

Grants are not made to individuals, political campaigns, or non-charitable purposes.

Check Back Soon for Updates!

Grant guidelines, funding priorities, and application details for the 2026 grant cycle will be announced soon. Grant applications are expected to open this summer.

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The Lodi Legacy Fund is a forever grantmaking fund that all community members can be a part of, regardless of the size of a contribution. Let’s grow our collective local grantmaking power for generations to come:

→ CLICK HERE to make a tax-deductible donation to the Lodi Legacy Fund and support Lodi in perpetuity

→ CLICK HERE if you’re interested in leaving a legacy by including the Lodi Legacy Fund in your estate plans

Gifts of all sizes are welcome! As the Fund grows, so does our shared impact. All donors are recognized on the Lodi Legacy Fund Member Board, with the option to be listed anonymously.

We look forward to partnering with local donors and nonprofits to build a more sustainable Lodi and strengthen our community’s future.