Farmers & Merchants Bank Foundation
Accepts applications
Farmers & Merchants Bank Foundation is a private foundation in Long Beach, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $595,200 in 188 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $15,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$595,200
- Number of grants188
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$15,500
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2025 was up from $504,050 the year before.
80% 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 | $513,700 | 122 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $504,050 | 136 | $3.0 million |
| 2025 | $595,200 | 188 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Farmers Merchants Bank Foundation 302 Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (562) 437-0011 |
What Farmers & Merchants Bank Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 187 | $590,200 |
| Missouri | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nonprofit Partnership - Long Beach Gives | Support | $15,500 |
| Csulb 49ER Foundation - John Hinrichs Csulb Scholarship | Support | $10,500 |
| Eastside Christian Church of Fullerton California | Support | $10,000 |
| The Barnabas Group Orange County | Support | $10,000 |
| Csulb 49ER Foundation - Lbcip | Support | $10,000 |
| Orange County Community Foundation - Giving Days | Support | $7,000 |
| Orange County Community Foundation - Giving Days | Support | $6,200 |
| All World Gayatri Pariwar USA | Support | $5,000 |
| Beach Cities Interfaith Services | Support | $5,000 |
| Casa Teresa Inc | Support | $5,000 |
| Catholic Campus Ministry Association | Support | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Orange County Inc | Support | $5,000 |
| Chabad Jewish Center of Mission Viejo | Support | $5,000 |
| Charitable Ventures of Orange County Note Fiscal Sponsor of Mix Academy | Support | $5,000 |
| Christian Outreach in Action Appeal | Support | $5,000 |
| Congregation Ner Tamid of South Bay | Support | $5,000 |
| Cor Community Development Corporation | Support | $5,000 |
| Cottonwood Church | Support | $5,000 |
| Desert Reign Assembly of God | Support | $5,000 |
| Family Assistance Ministries | Support | $5,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Orange County | Support | $5,000 |
| Giving Children Hope | Support | $5,000 |
| Higher Ground Youth and Family Services | Support | $5,000 |
| Holocaust Museum la | Support | $5,000 |
| Hope Restoration Ministries | Support | $5,000 |
| Immaculate Heart Community | Support | $5,000 |
| Islamic Institute of Orange County | Support | $5,000 |
| Jewish Collaborative of Orange County | Support | $5,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Orange County | Support | $5,000 |
| Jewish Home for the Aging of Orange County DBA Heritage Pointe | Support | $5,000 |
| Kidworks Community Development Corporation | Support | $5,000 |
| L'arche Wavecrest | Support | $5,000 |
| Long Beach Rescue Mission | Support | $5,000 |
| Mercy House Living Centers | Support | $5,000 |
| Mission Preservation Foundation | Support | $5,000 |
| Orange County Congregation Community Organization | Support | $5,000 |
| Orange County Rescue Mission Inc | Support | $5,000 |
| Precious Lamb Preschool Inc | Support | $5,000 |
| Roman Catholic Archbishop of Los Angeles A Corporation Soledba Our Savior | Support | $5,000 |
| Salesian Family Youth Center | Support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Christine M Walker-Bowman
- Kevin Tiber
- Daniel K Walker
- Matthew Kimmel
- John WH Hinrichs
- Joann Bourne
- James Normandin
Questions people ask
Does Farmers & Merchants Bank Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Farmers & Merchants Bank Foundation give?
$595,200 in tax year 2025, across 188 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Farmers & Merchants Bank Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Christine M Walker-Bowman (Co-President), Kevin Tiber (Co-President), Daniel K Walker (Vice President) and Matthew Kimmel (Secretary) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Farmers & Merchants Bank Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and community development.