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Jim and Elouise Elder Foundation a Private Foundation

Accepts applications Bakersfield, California · EIN 921633884

Jim and Elouise Elder Foundation a Private Foundation is a private foundation in Bakersfield, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $591,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $200,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

How to apply

ContactRichard Halle
5601 Truxtun Avenue Suite 150, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Phone or email(661) 873-4900, info@elderfoundation.org
What to submitJim and Elouise Elder FoundationGrant Application GuidelinesFormattingProposals should be typed in 12-point font, preferably Times Roman or Arial,Margins should be 1 on both sides,Pages should be numbered, Proposals should not be in binders, andProposals should be provided in digital and paper formats.Applicant InformationOrganization name, Organizations websiteContact name and numbers,Federal Identification Number, 501(c)(3) Determination letter,Latest form 990, 199 and RF-1,Dollar amount of funding request,Total Organizations budget, Organization's fiscal year, Period funding request will cover, Describe the purpose of the funding request, Description of people or communities who will benefit, and Signature of executive director or authorized official or officer.NarrativeBriefly describe the organizations history, mission, and goals, List of board members and who will take responsibility for the project, Describe any parties outside the organization who will assist in the implementat
DeadlinesMay 1st
RestrictionsRecipients must be 501(c)(3) organizations in Kern County California. Capital Projects preferred and maximum grants amounts for single year projects are generally limited to $25,000.

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2025. Details may have changed since.

Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica

What Jim and Elouise Elder Foundation a Private Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California11$591,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 11 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Individual
CA
$200,000
Individual
CA
$100,000
Covenant Community Services
Bakersfield, CA
Support Foster Children in Kern County$85,000
Bakersfield College Foundation'
Bakersfield, CA
Rodeo Participant Support$50,000
Kern Youth Rugby
Bakersfield, CA
Provide Funding for Rugby Equipment for Kern Underprivaldged Youth$30,000
Individual
CA
Provide Prom Night for Special Needs Children$25,000
The League oof Dreams
Bakersfield, CA
Outdoor Activities for Special Needs Children$25,000
Kern Dance Alliance
Bakersfield, CA
Reading Programs/Dance Education for low income and minority community$25,000
Bakersfield Rescue Mission
Bakersfiel, CA
Provide Funds for Thanksgiving Dinner for Bakersfield Homeless$25,000
The Open Door Network
Bakersfield, CA
Provide Capital Project Funding for Transitional Housing for Kern County Homeless$25,000
Individual
CA
$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Jim and Elouise Elder Foundation a Private Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: May 1st.

How much does Jim and Elouise Elder Foundation a Private Foundation give?

$591,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.

Who runs Jim and Elouise Elder Foundation a Private Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Richard Halle (Director).

What does Jim and Elouise Elder Foundation a Private Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, human services and education.

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