James Rush Varner Family Foundation
James Rush Varner Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Shafter, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $148K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $50K.
James Rush Varner Family Foundation at a glance
In short: James Rush Varner Family Foundation gave $50K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $50K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,000
- -67.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $50,000
- -3.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $148,198
- -25.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who James Rush Varner Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bakersfield Christian High School ($50K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $155K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield Christian High School Bakersfield, CA | For Education Purposes | $50,000 |
Ready to take the next step with James Rush Varner Family Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $148,198 | $17 | $50,075 | $50,000 | 1 | $50,000 | — |
| 2024 | $198,256 | $200,064 | $155,025 | $155,000 | 3 | $155,000 | — |
| 2023 | $153,217 | $316 | $150,100 | $150,000 | 1 | $150,000 | $316 |
| 2022 | $303,001 | $300,020 | $45 | — | — | — | $20 |
| 2021 | $3,025 | — | $10 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $3,035 | $1 | $10,035 | $10,000 | 1 | — | $1 |
| 2019 | $13,069 | $85,007 | $100,060 | $100,000 | 1 | — | $7 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
James Rush Varner Family Foundation is led by James Varner, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Varner
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Taylor Dickson
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Treasa Varner
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Treasa Varner Seely (2024) — Vice President
- Former: Teri Seely (2022–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Joanne D. Varner (2019–2021) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 James Rush Varner Family Foundation
How much does James Rush Varner Family Foundation give each year?
James Rush Varner Family Foundation gave $50K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $155K across 3 grants.
How large is James Rush Varner Family Foundation?
James Rush Varner Family Foundation reported $148K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $17.
Where does James Rush Varner Family Foundation operate?
James Rush Varner Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, Kansas.
What is James Rush Varner Family Foundation's EIN?
James Rush Varner Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-2069053. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
Live grants for the work James Rush Varner Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in James Rush Varner Family Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in California
For All the Children Foundation
Bakersfield, CA
For All the Children Foundation funds health and human services, especially programs serving children, as well as food assistance, education, cancer support, and related community services in California, with recent grants in Kern and Monterey counties. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,000 to $57,000, with a median of $11,000. It funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$11.0M
Grants
9
Total Given
$155K
Marjorie Lindsey Charitable Trust UAD
Pennington, NJ
The Marjorie Lindsey Charitable Trust supports preselected charitable organizations in areas including education, music, Christian ministry, disability services, and sports ministry, with 2025 grants ranging from $47,875 to $997,410 and a median award of $332,470. Its 2025 giving went primarily to organizations in California and Georgia, with additional grants in Florida, Ohio, and Wisconsin. It does not accept unsolicited funding requests.
Assets
$41.2M
Grants
17
Total Given
$7.1M
Michael and Jeanette Bidart Family Foundation
Claremont, CA
The Michael and Jeanette Bidart Family supported charitable organizations, including universities, schools, and scholarship funds. Its 2022 grants ranged from $1,000 to $1,612,541, with a median of $5,000; most funding went to Ohio, with some to California and Idaho. It accepted only requests from preselected organizations and did not accept unsolicited requests; its 2022 filing was marked as its final return.
Assets
—
Grants
15
Total Given
$1.8M
Ernst D Schroeder Family Foundation
Bakersfield, CA
Assets
—
Grants
3
Total Given
$19K
Kern Community Foundation
Bakersfield, CA
Kern Community Foundation funds charitable work in Kern County, California, including college access, nonprofit strengthening, conservation, education, health, and community prosperity. Its 2024 grants ranged from $7,000 to $2.9 million, with a median of about $39,000. It accepts applications for available competitive grants through its online portal; organizations must register before applying.
Assets
$46.0M
Grants
34
Total Given
$5.1M
Robert Grimm Family Foundation
Bakersfield, CA
The Robert Grimm Family Foundation supports community, children’s, health, human-trafficking survivor, religious, and arts organizations, primarily in California, especially around Bakersfield, with some grants outside the state. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,000 to $61,840, with a median of $15,000. It accepts written requests: applicants should contact Kari L. Anderson and explain their organization’s purpose and need.
Assets
$5.7M
Grants
16
Total Given
$392K
More similar funders
More Funders in California
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from James Rush Varner Family Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
James Rush Varner Family Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?