Batey Family Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyBakersfield, California · EIN 47-5523964 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$267K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $17,500.
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.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
25% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advance Center for Eyecare | Bakersfield, CA | Donation for eyeglasses | $100,000 |
| North of the River Rec & Park District | Bakersfield, CA | Contribution made to the general fund | $50,000 |
| Kern County Museum Foundation | Bakersfield, CA | Contribution made to the general fund | $21,000 |
| Childcare Worldwide | Lynden, WA | Contribution made to the general fund | $20,000 |
| Casa Esperanza | Bakersfield, CA | Contribution made to the general fund | $17,500 |
| American Red Cross | Bakersfield, CA | Contribution made to the general fund | $15,000 |
| First United Methodist Church | Bakersfield, CA | Sponsorship of the church. | $11,000 |
| Belmont University | Nashville, TN | Contribution made to the general fund | $10,000 |
| Project Best | Wheeling, WV | Contribution made to the general fund | $5,000 |
| Bakersfield City Ballet | Bakersfield, CA | Contribution made to the general fund | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Contribution to the general fund | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Kern County | Bakersfield, CA | Contribution made to the general fund | $2,500 |
| Scouting America Southern Sierra Co | Bakersfield, CA | Contribution made to the general fund | $2,500 |
| Kern Community Foundation | Bakersfield, CA | Contribution made to the women's & girl's fund | $1,000 |
| Kern High School Foundation | Bakersfield, CA | Contribution made to project best | $500 |
| Misc Contributions Under 1000 | Bakersfield, CA | Contribution to the general fund | $500 |
| The Salvation Army | Bakersfield, CA | Contribution made to the general fund | $500 |
| Csub Foundation | Bakersfield, CA | Contribution made to the general fund | $0 |
| Feed the Hungry | South Bend, IN | Contribution made to the general fund | $0 |
| Kern County Network for Children | Bakersfield, CA | Dream center automobile program | $0 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $267,000 | 20 |
| 2024 | $146,150 | 14 |
| 2023 | $281,350 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601329349103490
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-5523964
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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