Benefit Bakersfield Foundation
Benefit Bakersfield Foundation is a private foundation, based in Bakersfield, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020.
Benefit Bakersfield Foundation at a glance
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
Who Benefit Bakersfield Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2019 it made 4 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Global Family Bakersfield, CA | Charitable Use | $2,500 |
| Magdalene Hope Inc Bakersfield, CA | Charitable Use | $1,500 |
| Bakersfield Prayer Breakfast Bakersfield, CA | Charitable Use | $500 |
| All Seated in a Barn Bakersfield, CA | Charitable Use | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $3,238 | $4,110 | $5,501 | $4,750 | 4 | $2 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Benefit Bakersfield Foundation is led by David Dobbs, CEO on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
David Dobbs
CEO
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Benefit Bakersfield Foundation
Where does Benefit Bakersfield Foundation operate?
Benefit Bakersfield Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is Benefit Bakersfield Foundation's EIN?
Benefit Bakersfield Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2316102. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 13, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2020
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