Bains Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyMontecito, California · EIN 20-0976519 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$24K
Organizations funded4
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$435K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,500 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Where it gives
25% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music Academy | Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| College of the Atlantic | Bar Harbor, ME | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Young Tellers | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Friends of the LA Philharmonic | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $3,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,500 | 4 |
| 2024 | $18,500 | 4 |
| 2023 | $20,000 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349102206
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-0976519
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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