BJ's RESTAURANTS FOUNDATION
THE BJ'S RESTAURANT FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORT CHARITIES BENEFITING CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE AND EDUCATION, WITH PRIMARY FOCUS ON THE CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$49K
-8.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$225K
+7.0% YoY
Grant Count
12
-7.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$19K
+15.9% YoY
About BJ's RESTAURANTS FOUNDATION
Based on IRS filings
BJ's RESTAURANTS FOUNDATION is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $49K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 12 grants totaling $225K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $48,999 | $53,397 | $96,710 |
| Revenue | $360,818 | $310,411 | $305,971 |
| Expenses | $365,216 | $353,724 | $354,037 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include National Rest Assoc Ed Foundation ($40,000), California Restaurant Foundation ($31,800), Jessie Rees Foundation ($30,560).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL REST ASSOC ED FOUNDATION CHICAGO, IL | MILITARY & YOUTH/FAMILY SVCS | $40,000 |
| CALIFORNIA RESTAURANT FOUNDATION SACRAMENTO, CA | YOUTH/FAMILY SERVICES & EDUCATION | $31,800 |
| JESSIE REES FOUNDATION IRVINE, CA | HEALTH CARE | $30,560 |
| CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION IRVINE, CA | HEALTH CARE | $27,000 |
| HAV A SOLE LA, CA | YOUTH/FAMILY SERVICES & EDUCATION | $20,000 |
| BJ'S RESTAURANTS INC HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA | COMMUNITY EVENTS INDIVIDUALS IN NEED | $19,316 |
| MCKENNA CLAIRE FOUNDATION HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA | HEALTH CARE | $15,000 |
| GIRLS INCORPORATED OF ORANGE COUNTY SANTA ANA, CA | YOUTH/FAMILY SERVICES & EDUCATION | $10,085 |
| LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY PASADENA, CA | HEALTH CARE | $10,000 |
| CHOC FOUNDATION ORANGE, CA | HEALTH CARE | $8,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT B DELIEMA | PRESIDENT & CHAIRMAN | 20 | — |
| LYLE D TICK | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.25 | — |
| RANA G SCHIRMER | SECRETARY | 0.25 | — |
| LON F LEDWITH | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| KENDRA D MILLER | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| HEIDI E ROGERS | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| JULIE A WEINMAN | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| THOMAS A HOUDEK | TREASURER & CFO | 0.25 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is BJ's RESTAURANTS FOUNDATION?
BJ's RESTAURANTS FOUNDATION is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA. It holds $49K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is BJ's RESTAURANTS FOUNDATION?
As of 2024, BJ's RESTAURANTS FOUNDATION holds $49K in total assets with $361K in annual revenue. It awarded 12 grants totaling $225K in 2024.
Where does BJ's RESTAURANTS FOUNDATION operate?
BJ's RESTAURANTS FOUNDATION has awarded grants in Alabama, California, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Texas.
What size grants does BJ's RESTAURANTS FOUNDATION award?
In 2024, BJ's RESTAURANTS FOUNDATION awarded 12 grants totaling $225K — an average of about $19K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is BJ's RESTAURANTS FOUNDATION's EIN?
BJ's RESTAURANTS FOUNDATION's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4165851. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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