Michael and Jeanette Bidart Family Foundation
The Michael and Jeanette Bidart Family is a private foundation based in Claremont, California. Its 2022 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Michael and Jeanette Bidart Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Michael and Jeanette Bidart Family Foundation gave $1.8M across 15 grants in 2022 (avg $119K), mostly in Ohio. 53% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $1,780,529
- +1537.3% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 15
- +50.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $118,702
- +991.5% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $5,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (8 of 15, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (91% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Michael and Jeanette Bidart Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 600 S Indian Hill Boulevard, Claremont, CA 91711
Phone: (909) 621-4935
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Michael and Jeanette Bidart Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Fidelity Charitable Donor Advised F ($1.6M). Together the top 10 received $1.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 39 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 9% to California, and less than 1% to Idaho. The largest grant was to a recipient in Cincinnati, Ohio; other listed grants went to organizations in California and Idaho.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Michael and Jeanette Bidart Family Foundation open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 8 of 15 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $211K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 27% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $109K (2021) to $1.8M (2022). In 2022 it made 15 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Donor Advised F Cincinnati, OH | To Further the Charitable Purposes of the Organization. | $1,612,541 |
| Pepperdine University Malibu, CA | To Further the Charitable Purposes of the Organization. | $50,000 |
| The University of California Irvine Irvine, CA | Fourth pledge installment - to further the charitable purposes of the organization. | $25,000 |
| CASA Colina Foundation Pomona, CA | To Further the Charitable Purposes of the Organization | $25,000 |
| Chino Cowboy Huddle Chino, CA | To Further the Charitable Purposes of the Organization. | $25,000 |
| Chino Basque Club Scholarship Fund Chino, CA | To Further the Charitable Purposes of the Organization. | $20,000 |
| International School of Los Angeles Burbank, CA | To Further the Educational Purposes of the Organization. | $5,000 |
| Mendiburu Magic Foundation Bakersfield, CA | To Further the Charitable Purposes of the Organization. | $5,000 |
| Chino Valley Fire Chino Hills, CA | To Further the Charitable Purposes of the Organization. | $2,988 |
| Dolores Mission School Los Angeles, CA | To Further the Charitable Purposes of the Organization. | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $17,973 | $1,804,878 | $1,780,529 | 15 | $1,804,878 | $17,973 | $79,355 |
| 2021 | $1,786,905 | $13,263 | $143,429 | $108,750 | 10 | $143,429 | $13,263 | $89,995 |
| 2020 | $1,917,071 | $20,477 | $188,652 | $138,000 | 14 | — | $20,477 | $97,453 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michael and Jeanette Bidart Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $79K for 2022 — 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 grants included educational institutions: Pepperdine University describes itself as a Christian university committed to academic excellence and Christian values; the International School of Los Angeles describes its work as bilingual education and academic excellence; and Bakersfield Christian High School says it provides a biblically based education.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $1,780,529. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $1,612,541, with a median of $5,000. The largest grant was $1,612,541 to Fidelity Charitable Donor Advised F, with the stated purpose “to further the charitable purposes of the organization.” Other notable grants included $50,000 to Pepperdine University, $25,000 each to the University of California Irvine and Casa Colina Foundation, and $20,000 to Chino Basque Club Scholarship Fund.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Michael Bidart as president and Jeanette Bidart as CFO and secretary.
Michael and Jeanette Bidart Family Foundation is led by Michael Bidart, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Michael Bidart
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeanette Bidart
CFO & Secretary
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Michael and Jeanette Bidart Family Foundation
How much does Michael and Jeanette Bidart Family Foundation give each year?
Michael and Jeanette Bidart Family Foundation gave $1.8M across 15 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $109K across 10 grants.
What is Michael and Jeanette Bidart Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Michael and Jeanette Bidart Family Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $5,000, and its average grant was $118,702, across 15 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Michael and Jeanette Bidart Family Foundation that year got $211K on average.
Where does Michael and Jeanette Bidart Family Foundation give grants?
Michael and Jeanette Bidart Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bakersfield, CA (4 grants) and Chino, CA (2 grants).
Who are Michael and Jeanette Bidart Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Michael and Jeanette Bidart Family Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Fidelity Charitable Donor Advised F ($1,612,541), Pepperdine University ($50,000) and The University of California Irvine ($25,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does Michael and Jeanette Bidart Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Michael and Jeanette Bidart Family Foundation?
Michael and Jeanette Bidart Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
How much is Michael and Jeanette Bidart Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Michael and Jeanette Bidart Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $79K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Michael and Jeanette Bidart Family Foundation's EIN?
Michael and Jeanette Bidart Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2048048. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does Michael and Jeanette Bidart Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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