Bains Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bains Family Foundation is a private foundation in Montecito, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $23,500 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$23,500
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$435,431
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2025 was up from $18,500 the year before.
75% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $20,000 | 5 | $305,516 |
| 2024 | $18,500 | 4 | $361,169 |
| 2025 | $23,500 | 4 | $435,431 |
How to apply
Bains Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Bains Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $18,500 |
| Maine | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Music Academy | Charitable | $10,000 |
| College of the Atlantic | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Young Tellers | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Friends of the la Philharmonic | Charitable | $3,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Harrison Bains
- Leslie Bains
Questions people ask
Does Bains Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bains Family Foundation give?
$23,500 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Bains Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Harrison Bains (Trustee) and Leslie Bains (Trustee).
What does Bains Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.