The Golden Memorial Foundation
The Golden Memorial Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chowchilla, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $438K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $44K.
The Golden Memorial Foundation at a glance
In short: The Golden Memorial Foundation gave $44K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $44,260
- -29.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,852
- -29.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $438,255
- -9.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Golden Memorial Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fresno Madera Counties Police Chief ($6K). Together the top 2 received $11K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($33,260), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Golden Memorial Foundation gives
- Giving grew 44% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2021) to $62K (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $44K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 3 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $33,260 |
| Fresno Madera Counties Police Chief Reedley, CA | Support | $6,000 |
| City of Chowchilla Chowchilla, CA | Summer Events | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $438,255 | — | $45,549 | $44,260 | 5 | $45,549 |
| 2023 | $483,805 | — | $63,785 | $62,427 | 5 | $63,649 |
| 2022 | $547,590 | $75,000 | $48,795 | $47,500 | 6 | $48,665 |
| 2021 | $521,385 | $150,000 | $32,038 | $30,700 | 2 | $31,904 |
| 2020 | $403,423 | $150,000 | $63,589 | $62,000 | 3 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Golden Memorial Foundation is led by Raymond Barragan Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Raymond Barragan Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa D Barragan
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Natalia Barragan
Secretary
On filings since 2020
4 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 The Golden Memorial Foundation
How much does The Golden Memorial Foundation give each year?
The Golden Memorial Foundation gave $44K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $62K across 5 grants.
What is The Golden Memorial Foundation's typical grant size?
The Golden Memorial Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,000, and its average grant was $8,852, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Golden Memorial Foundation give grants?
The Golden Memorial Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Golden Memorial Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Golden Memorial Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (3 grants).
How large is The Golden Memorial Foundation?
The Golden Memorial Foundation reported $438K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Golden Memorial Foundation's EIN?
The Golden Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1226739. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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