Robert Raskind Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Robert Raskind Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Bakersfield, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $355,300 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $34,000 and the largest $75,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$355,300
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$34,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $501,800 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 | $130,300 | 9 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $501,800 | 13 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $355,300 | 13 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert Raskind Charitable Foundatio 10204 Mersham Hill Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93306 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (661) 282-5288 |
| What to submit | Written application stating mission statement, purpose of request, and amount of request; notification of tax exempt status; last five years of financial statements (cpa reviewed or audited) |
| Restrictions | Must be used for charitable purpose of organization. |
What Robert Raskind Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 13 | $355,300 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Welfare of people | $75,000 |
| Barc | To promote charitable purpose of organization. | $38,300 |
| Bakersfield Museum of Art | To promote the visual arts. | $34,000 |
| Casa of Bakersfield | Welfare of people | $34,000 |
| Open Door Network | Welfare of people | $34,000 |
| The Mission of Kern Co | To promote charitable purpose of organization. | $34,000 |
| Individual | To promote charitable purpose of organization. | $34,000 |
| Individual | To promote charitable purpose of organization. | $30,000 |
| Individual | Welfare of animals. | $13,000 |
| Alzheimer's Disease Assoc | To promote charitable purpose of organization. | $13,000 |
| Kern County Arts Council | To promote charitable purpose of organization. | $8,500 |
| Bags 4 Kids | To promote charitable purpose of organization. | $5,000 |
| Bakersfield Art Assn | Advancement of the arts | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Lora Payne
- Susan M Gonzales
- Chalita Robinson
- Novena K Weaver
Questions people ask
Does Robert Raskind Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Robert Raskind Charitable Foundation give?
$355,300 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $34,000.
Who runs Robert Raskind Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lora Payne (Director), Susan M Gonzales (Sec./Director), Chalita Robinson (President & CEO) and Novena K Weaver (Cfo).
What does Robert Raskind Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.