Robert Grimm Family Foundation
The Robert Grimm Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Bakersfield, California. In 2024, it made 16 grants totaling $391,783 to organizations including local community, health, religious, and arts organizations, as well as organizations outside California.
Robert Grimm Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert Grimm Family Foundation gave $392K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in California. 6% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $391,783
- -16.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- -23.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,486
- +10.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $5,699,756
- +7.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Robert Grimm Family Foundation
- Contact
Application contact: Kari L Anderson
Mailing address: 2800 Cormier Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93311
Phone: (661) 393-3320
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert Grimm Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sleepy Baby Box Foundation ($62K). Together the top 10 received $352K.
Grant Size Distribution
107 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 107 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 13% to recipients in Iowa, and 1% to recipients in Texas. Many listed recipients were based in Bakersfield.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Robert Grimm Family Foundation open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 16 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $50K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 94% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 81% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 144% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $392K (2024) to $2.8M (2020). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $392K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sleepy Baby Box Foundation Bakersfield, CA | Assisting Children in the Community | $61,840 |
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital Foundation Bakersfield, CA | Allows the hospital to continue to provide state-of-the-art equipment and technology | $50,300 |
| Global Famly Bakersfield, CA | Therapeutic farmhouse for survivors of human trafficking in Kern county | $50,000 |
| American Heart Association Boone, IA | Funds cardiovascular medical research, educates consumers on healthy living and fosters appropriate cardiac care in an effort to reduce disability and deaths caused by cardiovascular disease and stroke. | $50,000 |
| PLI International Tustin, CA | Training Programs for Post-Seminary Graduates, Pastors, Etc. | $45,000 |
| St John's Lutheran Church Bakersfield, CA | Building Project & General Support | $30,000 |
| Stars Pasadena, CA | Supports mental and physical health of young people and their families | $25,000 |
| Bakersfield Master Chorale Bakersfield, CA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Hoffman Hospice Bakersfield, CA | Voices of Inspiration | $10,000 |
| Kern Dance Alliance Bakersfield, CA | Books in Motion | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,699,756 | $222,690 | $397,907 | $391,783 | 16 | $391,783 | $219,695 | $272,044 |
| 2023 | $5,315,868 | $-108,527 | $484,152 | $466,740 | 21 | $466,740 | $118,525 | $246,612 |
| 2022 | $4,823,154 | $64,994 | $2,342,001 | $2,331,500 | 27 | $2,331,500 | $128,030 | $286,964 |
| 2021 | $6,958,050 | $2,026,767 | $2,153,322 | $2,099,500 | 23 | $2,099,500 | $2,000,958 | $348,063 |
| 2020 | $9,755,822 | $368,449 | $2,842,834 | $2,804,824 | 20 | — | $335,288 | $439,029 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert Grimm Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $272K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas such as children’s services, health, human-trafficking survivor services, religious activities, and the arts. For example, Kern Dance Alliance describes its work as promoting understanding and appreciation of dance through education and performance outreach. Bakersfield Christian High School describes its mission as providing a non-denominational school of excellence with a biblically based education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $391,783. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $61,840, with a median grant of $15,000. Notable grants included $61,840 to Sleepy Baby Box Foundation for assisting children in the community; $50,300 to Bakersfield Memorial Hospital Foundation for hospital equipment and technology; $50,000 to Global Famly for a therapeutic farmhouse for survivors of human trafficking in Kern County; and $50,000 to the American Heart Association for cardiovascular research, consumer education, and cardiac care.
The foundation’s filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants are asked to contact Kari L. Anderson and submit, in writing, the organization’s purpose and need. Applicants must agree with the foundation’s goals as described in its grantmaking policy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kari L. Anderson as president, Kellie C. Merriman as vice-president, and Brandon A. Grimm as secretary/treasurer.
Robert Grimm Family Foundation is led by Kari L. Anderson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kari L. Anderson
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandon A. Grimm
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kellie C. Merriman
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Robert Grimm Family Foundation
How much does Robert Grimm Family Foundation give each year?
Robert Grimm Family Foundation gave $392K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $467K across 21 grants.
What is Robert Grimm Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert Grimm Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $24,486, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert Grimm Family Foundation that year got $50K on average.
Where does Robert Grimm Family Foundation give grants?
Robert Grimm Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Iowa (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bakersfield, CA (12 grants).
Does Robert Grimm Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 31% of Robert Grimm Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Robert Grimm Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Robert Grimm Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Sleepy Baby Box Foundation ($61,840), Bakersfield Memorial Hospital Foundation ($50,300) and Global Famly ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Robert Grimm Family Foundation?
Robert Grimm Family Foundation reported $5.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $392K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $272K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert Grimm Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas such as children’s services, health, human-trafficking survivor services, religious activities, and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert Grimm Family Foundation?
Robert Grimm Family Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Robert Grimm Family Foundation's EIN?
Robert Grimm Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0554204. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Robert Grimm Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/robert-grimm-family-foundation-morg_c106e66e764149f99a19836240b2e49c
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