Robert Grimm Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Robert Grimm Family Foundation is a private foundation in Bakersfield, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $391,783 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $61,840. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$391,783
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$61,840
- Assets$5.7 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2024 was down from $466,740 the year before.
6% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $466,740 | 21 | $5.3 million |
| 2024 | $391,783 | 16 | $5.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kari L Anderson 2800 Cormier Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93311 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (661) 393-3320 |
| What to submit | In writing: purpose of organization and need |
| Restrictions | Applicants must be in agreement with the foundation's goals, as described in the grant making policy. |
What Robert Grimm Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 14 | $336,783 |
| Iowa | 1 | $50,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sleepy Baby Box Foundation | Assisting children in the community | $61,840 |
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital Foundation | Allows the hospital to continue to provide state-of-the-art equipment and technology | $50,300 |
| Global Famly | Therapeutic farmhouse for survivors of human trafficking in kern county | $50,000 |
| American Heart Association | Funds cardiovascular medical research, educates consumers on healthy living and fosters appropriate cardiac care in an effort to reduce disability and deaths caused by cardiovascular disease and stroke. | $50,000 |
| Pli International | Training programs for post-seminary graduates, pastors, etc. | $45,000 |
| St John's Lutheran Church | Building project & general support | $30,000 |
| Stars | Supports mental and physical health of young people and their families | $25,000 |
| Bakersfield Master Chorale | General support | $20,000 |
| Hoffman Hospice | Voices of inspiration | $10,000 |
| Kern Dance Alliance | Books in motion | $10,000 |
| Mare | Supports children, adults, and veterans of the community | $10,000 |
| Bakersfield Christian High School | Financial assistance for students | $9,643 |
| Garces Alumni Fund | Annual fund operations of the high school | $5,000 |
| Oasis | General support | $5,000 |
| VV Family Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Wounded Heros Fund Kern Co | Assisting injured service members | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kari L Anderson
- Kellie C Merriman
- Brandon A Grimm
Questions people ask
Does Robert Grimm Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Robert Grimm Family Foundation give?
$391,783 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Robert Grimm Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kari L Anderson (President), Kellie C Merriman (Vice-President) and Brandon A Grimm (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Robert Grimm Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and science and research.