Bourns Foundation
Accepts applications
Bourns Foundation is a private foundation in Riverside, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $76,773 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,754. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$76,773
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,754
- Assets$57,949
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2024 was down from $428,009 the year before.
63% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $300,311 | 9 | $305,151 |
| 2023 | $428,009 | 11 | $125,202 |
| 2024 | $76,773 | 9 | $57,949 |
How to apply
| Contact | Michael Freibott 1200 Columbia Ave, Riverside, CA 92507 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (951) 781-5167, bourns.foundation@bourns.com |
| What to submit | Funding application required |
| Deadlines | Deadlines: february 15, may 15, september 1, november 15 |
| Restrictions | Emphasis on science and technology education in California |
What Bourns Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | $76,773 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cavalry Christian School | Funding to Re-establish STEM programs for the school after being impacted by the Palisades fires CONSISTING OF 110 SHARES OF ANALOG DEVICES STOCK WITH A TAX BASIS OF $256, AND A FAIR MARKET VALUE OF $25,754 DONATED ON 08/15/2025. | $25,754 |
| Science & Technology Education Partnership | Funding for various annual programs including STEPCon Student Conference to inspire students to pursue careers in STEM. | $15,000 |
| Riverside Community Services Foundation | Gala sponsorship for the city of riverside parks, recreation and community services department | $10,000 |
| La Sierra University | Payments 4 of 5 for STEM scholarship endowment consisting of 21 shares of analog devices stock with a tax basis of $49, and a fair market value of $5,142 donated on 10/26/2025. | $5,142 |
| Riverside Community College District Foundation | FUNDING FOR Moreno Valley College School of Public Safety Comfort K9 Program | $5,000 |
| Riverside STEM Academy Foundation | Funding for STEM projects/inventions by students | $5,000 |
| Oak Valley College | Payment 1 out of 3 for $15,000 scholarship | $5,000 |
| Riverside Community Services Foundation | Final payment for the naming sponsor of the bourns family youth innovation center | $3,877 |
| The Uc Riverside Foundation | Funding for Highlander Invitational, the Inland Empire's premier STEM competition & UCR's official Science Olympiad invitational. The tournament's goal is to drive engagement in STEM education by fostering youth engagement with the sciences. | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Linda Bourns Hill
- Colleen D Butler
- Anita Bourns Macbeth
- Denise Bourns Moyles
- Gordon L Bourns
- Gordon L Bourns II
- Michael E Freibott
- Rush N Hill III
- Charles Macbeth IV
- Caitlin M Cunnane
Questions people ask
Does Bourns Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Deadlines: february 15, may 15, september 1, november 15.
How much does Bourns Foundation give?
$76,773 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Bourns Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Linda Bourns Hill (Director), Colleen D Butler (Director), Anita Bourns Macbeth (Director) and Denise Bourns Moyles (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Bourns Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and youth programs.