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This organization closed in 2020. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Benefit Bakersfield Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on fostering relationships with select nonprofits, as it does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only. In 2019, the foundation awarded a total of $4.8K across nine grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$4.8K
2019
Grantees funded
9
Multi-year grantees
22%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$625
Median 2nd year grant
$2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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David Dobbs
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BENEFIT BAKERSFIELD FOUNDATION?
No. BENEFIT BAKERSFIELD FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BENEFIT BAKERSFIELD FOUNDATION give?
BENEFIT BAKERSFIELD FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are BENEFIT BAKERSFIELD FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BENEFIT BAKERSFIELD FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BENEFIT BAKERSFIELD FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2019, BENEFIT BAKERSFIELD FOUNDATION awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $4,750. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BENEFIT BAKERSFIELD FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2020, BENEFIT BAKERSFIELD FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 9 grantees. Recent grantees include Global Family Inc, Magdalene Hope Inc, and HAITI ENDOWMENT FUND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BENEFIT BAKERSFIELD FOUNDATION?
BENEFIT BAKERSFIELD FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.