BCM Foundation
BCM Foundation is a private foundation based in Whittier, California. In 2024, it made 40 grants totaling $3,198,975 to organizations including youth programs, food assistance organizations, museums, and education and child advocacy organizations.
BCM Foundation at a glance
In short: BCM Foundation gave $3.2M across 40 grants in 2024 (avg $80K), mostly in California. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,198,975
- +10.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 40
- +5.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $79,974
- +4.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $54,774,692
- +2.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (7 of 40, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to BCM Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests, but it reviews concept papers of 2–3 pages that include a program description and background information on the organization. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: James Shepard
Mailing address: 8152 Painter Avenue Suite 201, Whittier, CA 90602
Phone: (562) 696-0338
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who BCM Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boys Girls Club of Whittier ($947K). Together the top 10 received $2.1M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($30,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
186 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 103 grants of 186 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 3% to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is BCM Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 40 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $24K; repeat grants $92K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 130% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.4M (2020) to $3.2M (2022). In 2024 it made 40 grants totaling $3.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys Girls Club of Whittier Whittier, CA | Programs | $946,950 |
| Interfaith Food Center Santa Fe Springs, CA | Operating Expenses and Capital Campaign | $235,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank Los Angeles, CA | Program Operating Fund | $185,000 |
| United Peace Officers Against Crime Walnut, CA | Kids to Camp and After School Program | $150,000 |
| Library Foundation of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Cybernaut Services | $125,000 |
| United Friends fo the Chiildren Los Angeles, CA | General Operations | $125,000 |
| CASA of Los Angeles Monterey Park, CA | Transition Age Youth Program | $100,000 |
| World Federation of Youth Clubs Charlottesville, VA | General Operating Expenses | $95,000 |
| Kidspace Children's Museum Pasadena, CA | General Operations | $75,000 |
| Long Beach Museum of Art Long Beach, CA | General Operations | $75,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $54,774,692 | $3,386,067 | $3,735,502 | $3,198,975 | 40 | $3,412,394 | $3,224,785 | $2,616,685 |
| 2023 | $53,348,657 | $2,709,836 | $3,446,316 | $2,902,855 | 38 | $3,158,793 | $2,553,693 | $2,531,849 |
| 2022 | $46,081,414 | $-21,587 | $3,607,957 | $3,248,884 | 34 | $3,449,013 | $514,416 | $2,635,724 |
| 2021 | $49,710,958 | $6,022,883 | $3,334,182 | $2,778,681 | 40 | $2,986,194 | $5,608,341 | $2,826,353 |
| 2020 | $47,022,257 | $5,176,948 | $2,791,097 | $2,367,727 | 34 | — | $5,036,247 | $2,061,637 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, BCM Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations and activities. For example, Interfaith Food Center says its mission is to provide nutritious food to neighbors with dignity and respect, while the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank says it mobilizes resources to fight hunger. CASA of Los Angeles says it mobilizes community volunteers to advocate for children who have experienced abuse and neglect. Puente Learning Center describes its work as enriching its neighborhood through education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, BCM Foundation made 40 grants totaling $3,198,975. Grant amounts ranged from $9,000 to $946,950, with a median grant of $40,000.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $946,950 to Boys Girls Club of Whittier for programs; $235,000 to Interfaith Food Center for operating expenses and a capital campaign; $185,000 to Los Angeles Regional Food Bank for its program operating fund; and $150,000 to United Peace Officers Against Crime for its Kids to Camp and After School Program. Other notable grants included $125,000 to Library Foundation of Los Angeles for Cybernaut Services, $100,000 to CASA of Los Angeles for its Transition Age Youth Program, and $95,000 to World Federation of Youth Clubs for general operating expenses.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James D Shepard and Karen P Shepard as trustees.
BCM Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James D Shepard
Trustee
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$75K (2020) → $75K (2024)
Karen P Shepard
Trustee
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$75K (2020) → $75K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $75K, to James D Shepard (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about BCM Foundation
How much does BCM Foundation give each year?
BCM Foundation gave $3.2M across 40 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.9M across 38 grants.
What is BCM Foundation's typical grant size?
BCM Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $40,000, and its average grant was $79,974, across 40 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from BCM Foundation that year got $24K on average.
Where does BCM Foundation give grants?
BCM Foundation gives mostly in California: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (18 grants), Whittier, CA (6 grants) and Pasadena, CA (2 grants).
Does BCM Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 73% of BCM Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 40) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are BCM Foundation's largest grantees?
BCM Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Boys Girls Club of Whittier ($946,950), Interfaith Food Center ($235,000) and Los Angeles Regional Food Bank ($185,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($30,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is BCM Foundation?
BCM Foundation reported $54.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does BCM Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations and activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from BCM Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests, but it reviews concept papers of 2–3 pages that include a program description and background information on the organization. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is BCM Foundation's EIN?
BCM Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2667384. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does BCM Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). BCM Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/bcm-foundation-morg_a92845af020242c4b452ff97458c5251
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