Private foundation · EIN 20-0761150 · Bakersfield, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Donavan and Randie Judkins Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $91K total, median $5,500. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$91K
Median grant
$5,500
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.1M

Grants paid in 2025

7 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Power to ChangeIrvine, CAReligious instruction$40K
United Boys and Girls ClubsSanta Barbara, CASupport of troubled youth$30K
Santa Barbara So Coast FirefighterSanta Barbara, CASupport first responders$6,037
Unity Shoppe IncSanta Barbara, CADisaster relief$5,500
Santa Barbara HumaneSanta Barbara, CAIntervention for at risk animals$5,000
Domestic Violence SolutionsSanta Barbara, CASupport for domest. violence victim$3,715
Santa Barbara Polo ClubCarpinteria, CAPublic communityservice$1,596

About this foundation

Donavan and Randie Judkins Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Bakersfield, California, administered in care of Donavan Judkins, tax-exempt since 2004. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Donavan and Randie Judkins Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Donavan and Randie Judkins Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $91K across 7 grants, a median of $5,500.

Where does Donavan and Randie Judkins Family Foundation give?

California (7 grants), per its latest filing.

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