Private foundation · EIN 84-3984149 · Bakersfield, California · Arts, culture & humanities

Trichell 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: 18 grants paid, $905K total, median $38K. 89% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
18
$905K
Median grant
$38K
Stays in CA
89%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bakersfield Memorial HospitalBakersfield, CALauren small children's center and sarvanand heart and brain cener$150K
UCSF FoundationSan Francisco, CAMultiple sclerosis, als, parkinsons diseaseneurological research$125K
Shriner's Children's Medical CenterPasadena, CAGrant used to fund various programs within the organization$75K
St Jude Childrens Research HospitalMemphis, TNGrant used to fund various programs within the organization$75K
The V Foundation for Cancer ResearchCary, NCCancer research$75K
UCLA Jonsson Cancer Center FoundationLos Angeles, CACancer research$75K
UCSF FoundationSan Francisco, CAEndowed professorship$75K
Valley Children's Hospital FoundationMadera, CAChildren's fund$75K
Bakersfield College FoundationBakersfield, CAVocational training$50K
Bakersfield SymphonyBakersfield, CAGrant used to fund various programs within the organization$25K
California Living Museum (calm)Bakersfield, CAOiled wildlife care network/wonderful wildlife clinic$25K
Kern County MuseumBakersfield, CAGrant used to fund various inprovements within the museum$20K
Bakersfield Museum of ArtBakersfield, CAGrant used to fund various programs within the organization$10K
Buena Vista MuseumBakersfield, CAGrant used to fund various programs within the organization$10K
Jj's LegacyBakersfield, CAGrant used to fund various programs within the organization$10K
Kern County Cancer FoundationBakersfield, CAGrant used to fund various programs within the organization$10K
Rm Pyles Boys CampValencia, CAGrant used to fund various programs within the organization$10K
St Vincent de PaulBakersfield, CAGrant used to fund various programs within the organization$10K

By state: California 16 · Tennessee 1 · North Carolina 1

About this foundation

Trichell Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Bakersfield, California, administered in care of Mary G Trichell, tax-exempt since 2020. 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 Trichell 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 Trichell Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $905K across 18 grants, a median of $38K.

Where does Trichell Family Foundation give?

California (16 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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