The Stocker Foundation's mission is to invest in literacy and STEAM-focused programming for students to become creative, contributing members of their communities. They envision a world where equitable access to quality education creates strong communities and curious, lifelong learners.
The Stocker Foundation's grantmaking strategy is designed to support educational initiatives that align with its broadened definition of literacy, emphasizing the integration of STEAM principles into learning. The foundation seeks to partner with 501(c)(3) charitable organizations that can effectively address specific areas such as the development of foundational reading and writing skills, the implementation of cross-disciplinary and project-based learning through STEAM, and providing safety-net services to remove barriers to learning and academic achievement. The goal is to ensure students are not only kindergarten-ready but also capable of reading at or above grade level by third grade, thereby closing the education equity gap and enhancing educational practices through the inclusion of STEAM-focused approaches.