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Rio Bravo Rumble

Preselected recipients only Bakersfield, California · EIN 843226770

Rio Bravo Rumble is a private foundation in Bakersfield, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $13,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $6,500 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 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $11,000 the year before.

0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$11,0002$0
2024$13,0002$0

How to apply

Rio Bravo Rumble 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Rio Bravo Rumble funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California2$13,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Bike Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
To support biking for fun DBA Bike bakersfield$10,000
Orlie's Shoe Drive
Bakersfield, CA
To assist in providing shoes to under privilaged children$3,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Rio Bravo Rumble accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Rio Bravo Rumble give?

$13,000 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $6,500.

Who runs Rio Bravo Rumble?

Its 2024 filing lists Brian Monroe (President & CEO), Tracie Monroe (Treasurer) and Karl Schafer (Secretary).

What does Rio Bravo Rumble fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.

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