Trichell Family Foundation
The Trichell Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Bakersfield, California. Its 2025 filing reports 18 grants totaling $905,000, supporting organizations working in areas that include health care and research, education, arts and culture, and wildlife care.
Key facts about Trichell Family Foundation
In short: Trichell Family Foundation gave $905K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $50K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 84-3984149
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $905,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- Average grant
- $50,278
- Median grant
- $37,500
- Total assets
- $11,636,631
- Primary geography
- California (83% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.6M
-4.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$905K
-51.2% YoY
Grant Count
18
-5.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$50K
-48.5% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Trichell Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $592K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
How Trichell Family Foundation gives
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+20%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 153% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants went to hospitals, medical research and cancer organizations, educational and cultural institutions, and other charitable organizations.
Some grantees describe their work as follows: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital says its mission is to advance cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment, without denying treatment based on a family’s ability to pay. Bakersfield College Foundation says it manages funds for scholarships and other objectives. JJs Legacy describes its work as educating Kern County residents about organ, eye, and tissue donation, increasing donor registration, and supporting donor and recipient families. Kern County Cancer Foundation says it assists local residents who need financial help obtaining cancer treatment. RM Pyles Boys Camp describes a wilderness education, leadership, and character development program for underserved boys, with year-round mentorship.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $905,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $150,000, with a median of $37,500. Among the largest were $150,000 to Bakersfield Memorial Hospital for the Lauren Small Children’s Center and Sarvanand Heart and Brain Center; $125,000 to UCSF Foundation for neurological research; and $75,000 each to Shriner’s Children’s Medical Center, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, The V Foundation for Cancer Research, UCLA Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation, UCSF Foundation, and Valley Children’s Hospital.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 8% to recipients in Tennessee, and 8% to recipients in North Carolina. Bakersfield-area organizations were among the recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2020) to $1.9M (2024). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $905K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was UCSF Foundation ($200K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $825K.
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 91 (52%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital Bakersfield, CA | Lauren small children's center and sarvanand heart and brain cener | $150,000 |
| UCSF Foundation San Fransisco, CA | Multiple Sclerosis, ALS, Parkinsons Diseaseneurological Research | $125,000 |
| Shriner's Children's Medical Center Pasadena, CA | Grant used to fund various programs within the organization | $75,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Grant used to fund various programs within the organization | $75,000 |
| The V Foundation for Cancer Research Cary, NC | Cancer Research | $75,000 |
| UCLA Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Cancer Research | $75,000 |
| UCSF Foundation San Fransisco, CA | Endowed Professorship | $75,000 |
| Valley Children's Hospital Foundation Madera, CA | Children's Fund | $75,000 |
| Bakersfield College Foundation Bakersfield, CA | Vocational Training | $50,000 |
| Bakersfield Symphony Bakersfield, CA | Grant used to fund various programs within the organization | $25,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,636,631 | $428,796 | $915,586 | $905,000 | 18 |
| 2024 | $12,123,421 | $585,127 | $1,869,893 | $1,855,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $13,408,187 | $524,150 | $823,795 | $820,000 | 18 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,636,631 | $12,123,421 | $13,408,187 |
| Revenue | $428,796 | $585,127 | $524,150 |
| Expenses | $915,586 | $1,869,893 | $823,795 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $905,000 | $1,855,000 | $820,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $428,796 | $585,127 | $524,150 |
| Distributable Amount | $592,248 | $656,141 | $674,946 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mary Trichell as president and treasurer, John P. Trichell as secretary, and Sarah A. Trichell as director.
Trichell Family Foundation is led by Mary Trichell, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary Trichell
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah A. Trichell
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John P. Trichell
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 40550, Bakersfield, CA 93384
Phone: (661) 325-9461
Frequently asked questions about Trichell Family Foundation
How much does Trichell Family Foundation give each year?
Trichell Family Foundation gave $905K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.9M across 19 grants.
What is Trichell Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Trichell Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $37,500, and its average grant was $50,278, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Trichell Family Foundation give grants?
Trichell Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Tennessee (8%) and North Carolina (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bakersfield, CA (10 grants) and San Fransisco, CA (2 grants).
Does Trichell Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Trichell Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grant Used to Fund Various Programs Within the Organization" (9 grants).
Who are Trichell Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Trichell Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include UCSF Foundation ($200,000 across 2 grants), Bakersfield Memorial Hospital ($150,000) and Shriner's Children's Medical Center ($75,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Trichell Family Foundation?
Trichell Family Foundation reported $11.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $905K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $592K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Trichell Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants went to hospitals, medical research and cancer organizations, educational and cultural institutions, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Trichell Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Trichell Family Foundation's EIN?
Trichell Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3984149. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Trichell 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.
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