Trichell Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Trichell Family Foundation is a private foundation in Bakersfield, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $905,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $37,500 and the largest $150,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$905,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$37,500
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$11.6 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.9 million 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 | $820,000 | 18 | $13.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 19 | $12.1 million |
| 2025 | $905,000 | 18 | $11.6 million |
How to apply
Trichell Family Foundation 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.
What Trichell Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 16 | $755,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $75,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $75,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital | Lauren small children's center and sarvanand heart and brain cener | $150,000 |
| UCSF Foundation | Multiple sclerosis, als, parkinsons diseaseneurological research | $125,000 |
| Shriner's Children's Medical Center | Grant used to fund various programs within the organization | $75,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Grant used to fund various programs within the organization | $75,000 |
| The V Foundation for Cancer Research | Cancer research | $75,000 |
| UCLA Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation | Cancer research | $75,000 |
| UCSF Foundation | Endowed professorship | $75,000 |
| Valley Children's Hospital Foundation | Children's fund | $75,000 |
| Bakersfield College Foundation | Vocational training | $50,000 |
| Bakersfield Symphony | Grant used to fund various programs within the organization | $25,000 |
| California Living Museum (Calm) | Oiled wildlife care network/wonderful wildlife clinic | $25,000 |
| Kern County Museum | Grant used to fund various inprovements within the museum | $20,000 |
| Bakersfield Museum of Art | Grant used to fund various programs within the organization | $10,000 |
| Buena Vista Museum | Grant used to fund various programs within the organization | $10,000 |
| JJ'S Legacy | Grant used to fund various programs within the organization | $10,000 |
| Kern County Cancer Foundation | Grant used to fund various programs within the organization | $10,000 |
| RM Pyles Boys Camp | Grant used to fund various programs within the organization | $10,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul | Grant used to fund various programs within the organization | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Trichell
- John P Trichell
- Sarah A Trichell
Questions people ask
Does Trichell Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Trichell Family Foundation give?
$905,000 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $37,500.
Who runs Trichell Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary Trichell (President/Treasurer), John P Trichell (Secretary) and Sarah A Trichell (Director).
What does Trichell Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and science and research.