Ben H and Gladys Arkelian Foundation
Accepts applications
Ben H and Gladys Arkelian Foundation is a private foundation in Bakersfield, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $136,639 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $32,975. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$136,639
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$32,975
- Assets$7.0 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2025 was up from $129,724 the year before.
24% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $114,723 | 25 | $6.4 million |
| 2024 | $129,724 | 32 | $6.7 million |
| 2025 | $136,639 | 25 | $7.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Richard G McBurnie PO Box 1825, Bakersfield, CA 93303 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (661) 873-0360 |
| What to submit | Letter |
| Restrictions | Generally grants are limited to kern county, ca. |
What Ben H and Gladys Arkelian Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 23 | $133,639 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Capital improvements | $32,975 |
| Kern Co Museum | Capital improvements | $23,000 |
| Bakersfield Homeless Center | Capital imrpovements | $18,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of Kern County | Capital improvements | $12,000 |
| Flood Ministries | Capital improvements | $9,000 |
| Alliance Against Fam Violence | Capital improvements | $6,000 |
| Child Guidance Center | Capital improvements | $5,000 |
| Individual | Capital improvements | $5,000 |
| Resurrection Church | Capital improvements | $4,914 |
| Mare | Capital improvements | $2,500 |
| Bridges for Peace | Capital improvements | $2,500 |
| Global Family Care Network | Capital improvements | $2,500 |
| Individual | Capital improvements | $2,500 |
| Individual | Capital improvements | $2,400 |
| Kern County High School | Capital improvements | $1,350 |
| Teen Challenage of So Calif | Capital improvements | $1,000 |
| Internationalschool Project | Capital improvements | $1,000 |
| Sleepy Baby Box Foundation | Capital improvements | $1,000 |
| Individual | Capital improvements | $1,000 |
| The Mission at Kern County | Capital improvements | $700 |
| Individual | Capital improvements | $500 |
| Individual | Capital improvements | $500 |
| Bags 4 Kids | Capital improvements | $500 |
| Henritta Weill Memorial | Capital improvements | $500 |
| Individual | Capital improvements | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard G McBurnie
- Silver D Sack
Questions people ask
Does Ben H and Gladys Arkelian Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Ben H and Gladys Arkelian Foundation give?
$136,639 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Ben H and Gladys Arkelian Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard G McBurnie (President) and Silver D Sack (Director).
What does Ben H and Gladys Arkelian Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and faith communities.