The Bagne Family Foundation
The Bagne Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Fullerton, California. In 2024, it made 27 grants totaling $195,250 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in areas such as education, human services, health, and the arts, as reflected in the grantees’ stated missions.
The Bagne Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Bagne Family Foundation gave $195K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in California. 19% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $195,250
- -5.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- -10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,231
- +4.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $4,284,268
- +6.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (5 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (67% 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 The Bagne Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1440 N Harbor Blvd 500, Fullerton, CA 92835
Phone: (714) 525-3880
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Bagne Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was LRCC ($20K). Together the top 10 received $107K.
Grant Size Distribution
138 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 138 grants of 138 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in California. Other leading recipient states were Idaho (8%), Colorado (6%), Arizona (5%), and New Mexico (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Bagne Family Foundation open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 27 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2019) to $207K (2023). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $195K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LRCC Oak Glen, CA | To Support the Charitable Mission of the Organization | $20,000 |
| Camp River Run Boise, ID | To Support the Charitable Mission of the Organization | $15,000 |
| First Luthern Church Fullerton, CA | To Support the Charitable Mission of the Organization | $12,000 |
| Hope for Kids International Phoenix, AZ | To Support the Charitable Mission of the Organization | $10,500 |
| American Indian College Fund Denver, CO | To Support the Charitable Mission of the Organization | $10,000 |
| Palm Springs Plaza Theatre Foundation Palm Springs, CA | To Support the Charitable Mission of the Organization | $9,500 |
| Kitchen Angels Sana Fe, NM | To Support the Charitable Mission of the Organization | $8,000 |
| Homeless Intervention Services of Orange County Placentia, CA | To Support the Charitable Mission of the Organization | $7,625 |
| You Are Able Inc Bellflower, CA | To Support the Charitable Mission of the Organization | $7,625 |
| Freedom for Fido Blue Ridge, GA | To Support the Charitable Mission of the Organization | $7,000 |
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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 | $4,284,268 | $323,863 | $232,432 | $195,250 | 27 | $198,011 | $290,361 | $201,849 |
| 2023 | $4,016,887 | $98,470 | $239,936 | $206,750 | 30 | $211,002 | $92,470 | $190,718 |
| 2022 | $3,930,117 | $-59,839 | $229,384 | $193,500 | 28 | $194,875 | $87,741 | $203,284 |
| 2021 | $4,370,862 | $821,366 | $211,556 | $184,650 | 27 | $185,410 | $182,163 | $185,633 |
| 2020 | $3,592,253 | $-87,567 | $209,143 | $179,650 | 26 | — | $66,283 | $178,305 |
| 2019 | $4,056,737 | $1,664,519 | $81,512 | $49,650 | 14 | — | $98,785 | $169,276 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bagne Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $202K 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 specific mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the American Indian College Fund says it invests in Native students and tribal college education; Kitchen Angels says it provides meals to homebound Santa Feans with serious health conditions; and the Palm Springs Plaza Theatre Foundation says it raises funds for restoration and future maintenance of the theatre and for cultural and recreational services.
Other 2024 recipients include Boys & Girls Club of Fullerton, whose stated mission is to help young people realize their potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens; Laura’s House, which works to address domestic violence and support people and families affected by abuse; and Free Wheelchair Mission, which provides mobility to people with disabilities in developing nations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 27 grants totaling $195,250. Awards ranged from $2,500 to $20,000, with a median grant of $6,000. In 2023, it made 30 grants totaling $206,750; in 2022, it made 28 grants totaling $193,500.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $20,000 to LRCC, $15,000 to Camp River Run, $12,000 to First Lutheran Church, $10,500 to Hope for Kids International, and $10,000 to the American Indian College Fund. Other listed recipients included the Palm Springs Plaza Theatre Foundation ($9,500), Kitchen Angels ($8,000), Homeless Intervention Services of Orange County ($7,625), and You Are Able ($7,625).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Matt Bagne as president, Bret Bagne as treasurer, and Linda Bagne as secretary.
The Bagne Family Foundation is led by Matt Bagne, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Matt Bagne
President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bret Bagne
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Bagne
Secretary
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 The Bagne Family Foundation
How much does The Bagne Family Foundation give each year?
The Bagne Family Foundation gave $195K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $207K across 30 grants.
What is The Bagne Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Bagne Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,000, and its average grant was $7,231, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Bagne Family Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Bagne Family Foundation give grants?
The Bagne Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Idaho (8%) and Colorado (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fullerton, CA (7 grants) and Palm Springs, CA (2 grants).
Does The Bagne Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on The Bagne Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Charitable Mission of the Organization" (27 grants).
Who are The Bagne Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Bagne Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include LRCC ($20,000), Camp River Run ($15,000) and First Luthern Church ($12,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Bagne Family Foundation?
The Bagne Family Foundation reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $198K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $202K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Bagne Family Foundation fund?
No specific mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bagne Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Bagne Family Foundation's EIN?
The Bagne Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3280826. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does The Bagne Family 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 24, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Bagne Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-bagne-family-foundation-morg_66e12277cf3c4fe2a02c656db34ad4ed
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