CBC Charitable Foundation
CBC Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in San Diego, California, that supports nonprofit organizations in communities served by California Bank of Commerce. The bank’s website says the foundation is funded by the bank and its employees and focuses on organizations that drive economic growth and enhance quality of life.
CBC Charitable Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $34,946
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $6,303
- -83.6% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $3
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $6,300
- +80.0% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to CBC Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s website says it does not accept unsolicited requests, describing its process as employee nominations rather than outside proposals. The 2025 filing lists a written donation request form and names Margarita Skipper as the contact, while also stating that awards are limited to nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations located in specified bank CRA assessment areas. The website says the foundation’s board reviews applications. These application descriptions differ, so prospective applicants should not assume the filing’s process is currently open.
- Contact
Application contact: Margarita Skipper
Mailing address: 12265 El Camino Real Suite 210, San Diego, CA 92130-4096
Phone: (858) 847-4798
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who CBC Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
101 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 101 grants of 101 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing restricts awards to qualifying organizations in the bank’s Northern California CRA assessment areas of Contra Costa, Alameda, and Santa Clara counties, and its Southern California areas of Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego counties. The 2023 grants listed include organizations in Oakland, Sacramento, Placerville, Lafayette, San Jose, and Los Angeles.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Is CBC Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
60%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 24 of 40 grantees (60%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 25% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 368% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2023). 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 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $69K (2021) to $151K (2023). In 2023 it made 40 grants totaling $151K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cristo Rey De La Salle East Bay Work Program Oakland, CA | General Charitable Support | $28,471 |
| American Cancer Society Sacramento, CA | General Charitable Support | $6,000 |
| Cancer Support Community SFBA Walnut Creek, CA | General Charitable Support | $6,000 |
| UCP of Sacramento Sacramento, CA | General Charitable Support | $6,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters San Francisco, CA | General Charitable Support | $5,000 |
| Downtown Sacramento Foundation Sacramento, CA | General Charitable Support | $5,000 |
| Kristi Yamaguchi's Always Dream Danville, CA | General Charitable Support | $5,000 |
| Las Trampas School Inc Martinez, CA | General Charitable Support | $5,000 |
| Sacramento Children's Home Sacramento, CA | General Charitable Support | $5,000 |
| School of Arts & Culture San Jose, CA | General Charitable Support | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,946 | $6,303 | $6,300 | — | — | — | $3 | $1,721 |
| 2024 | $34,943 | $38,443 | $3,500 | — | — | $1,750 | $1 | $476 |
| 2023 | — | $150,671 | $150,671 | $150,671 | 40 | $150,671 | — | $3,980 |
| 2022 | — | $114,700 | $114,700 | $114,700 | 35 | $114,700 | — | $2,929 |
| 2021 | — | $68,500 | $68,500 | $68,500 | 26 | $68,500 | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, CBC Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The bank’s website describes the foundation’s mission as supporting organizations that drive economic growth and enhance quality of life. Its four stated philanthropic focus areas are youth, education, economic development, and social services. The website says bank employees nominate organizations and the foundation’s board reviews grant applications.
The 2023 grantees illustrate a range of supported work. Cristo Rey De La Salle East Bay Work Study Program says it provides professional work experiences for high-school students as part of an integrated academic experience. Sacramento Children’s Home says it works to maximize the potential of children and families. Las Trampas says it supports adults with developmental disabilities to discover their capabilities and lead full lives. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
The 2023 filing reports 40 grants totaling $150,671. Examples include $28,471 to Cristo Rey De La Salle East Bay Work Study Program; $5,000 each to Downtown Sacramento Foundation, Sacramento Children’s Home, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Las Trampas School; and $2,500 each to Happy Hollow Foundation, Wayfinder Family Services, and East Bay SPCA.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michele Wirfel as President; Corrine Grewal as Vice President and Secretary; and Margarita Skipper as Treasurer. It lists Richard Hernandez, Pam Isaacson, Jean Carandang, Manisha Merchant, Sam Kunianski, Scott Yates, and Chris Barr as directors.
CBC Charitable Foundation is led by Michele Wirfel, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michele Wirfel
President
Member → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Barr
Director
On filings since 2024
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jean Carandang
Director
On filings since 2024
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Manisha Merchant
Director
On filings since 2024
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pam Isaacson
Director
On filings since 2024
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Hernandez
Director
On filings since 2024
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sam Kunianski
Director
On filings since 2024
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Yates
Director
On filings since 2024
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Corrine Grewal
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2024
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margarita Skipper
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Viclaire Soriano
Assistant Corporate Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Christina Raj (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Scott Meyers (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Thomas Sa (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Tomiette Rey (2021–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 CBC Charitable Foundation
How large is CBC Charitable Foundation?
CBC Charitable Foundation reported $35K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $6K.
What does CBC Charitable Foundation fund?
The bank’s website describes the foundation’s mission as supporting organizations that drive economic growth and enhance quality of life. Its four stated philanthropic focus areas are youth, education, economic development, and social services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from CBC Charitable Foundation?
The foundation’s website says it does not accept unsolicited requests, describing its process as employee nominations rather than outside proposals. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does CBC Charitable Foundation make grants?
The 2025 filing restricts awards to qualifying organizations in the bank’s Northern California CRA assessment areas of Contra Costa, Alameda, and Santa Clara counties, and its Southern California areas of Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego counties.
How much is CBC Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, CBC Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is CBC Charitable Foundation's EIN?
CBC Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0911505. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does CBC Charitable 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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