Private foundation · EIN 47-5523964 · Bakersfield, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Batey Family Charitable Trust

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: 20 grants paid, $267K total, median $5,000. 75% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
20
$267K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CA
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Advance Center for EyecareBakersfield, CADonation for eyeglasses$100K
North of the River Rec & Park DistrictBakersfield, CAContribution made to the general fund$50K
Kern County Museum FoundationBakersfield, CAContribution made to the general fund$21K
Childcare WorldwideLynden, WAContribution made to the general fund$20K
CASA EsperanzaBakersfield, CAContribution made to the general fund$18K
American Red CrossBakersfield, CAContribution made to the general fund$15K
FIRST United Methodist ChurchBakersfield, CASponsorship of the church.$11K
Belmont UniversityNashville, TNContribution made to the general fund$10K
Project BestWheeling, WVContribution made to the general fund$5,000
Bakersfield City BalletBakersfield, CAContribution made to the general fund$5,000
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYContribution to the general fund$5,000
Boys and Girls Club of Kern CountyBakersfield, CAContribution made to the general fund$2,500
Scouting America Southern Sierra CoBakersfield, CAContribution made to the general fund$2,500
Kern Community FoundationBakersfield, CAContribution made to the women's & girl's fund$1,000
Kern High School FoundationBakersfield, CAContribution made to project best$500
Misc Contributions Under 1000Bakersfield, CAContribution to the general fund$500
The Salvation ArmyBakersfield, CAContribution made to the general fund$500
Csub FoundationBakersfield, CAContribution made to the general fund
Feed the HungrySouth Bend, INContribution made to the general fund
Kern County Network for ChildrenBakersfield, CADream center automobile program

By state: California 15 · Washington 1 · Tennessee 1 · West Virginia 1 · New York 1 · Indiana 1

About this foundation

Batey Family Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Bakersfield, California, tax-exempt since 2016. 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 Batey Family Charitable Trust 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 Batey Family Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $267K across 20 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Batey Family Charitable Trust give?

California (15 grants), Washington (1 grants), Tennessee (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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