Bess J Hodges Foundation
Historical FunderLong Beach, California · EIN 33-0046140 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$307K
Organizations funded79
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | TRACY MURCHISON |
|---|---|
| Address | BESS J HODGES FOUNDATION, 5100 E ANAHEIM RD, LONG BEACH CA 908154215 |
| Phone | 5629614115 |
| INFO@CBHFOUNDATION.NET | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED IN THE FORM FOR A FULL PROPOSAL CONTAINING THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED INFORMATION: 1. INTRODUCTION - STATE A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE APPLICANT'S ORGANIZATION, ITS PAST ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT. SHOW HOW THE PROPOSED PROJECT IS WITHIN THE APPLICANT'S GOALS AND OBJECTIVES. 2. THE PROBLEM OR NEED - DEFINE AND DOCUMENT THE PROBLEM OR NEED THAT WILL BE ASSISTED OR RESOLVED BY THE PROJECT. IDENTIFY THE GROUPS AFFECTED. DESCRIBE THE NATURE OF THE PROBLEM AND GIVE AN OPINION AS TO WHAT WOULD RESULT IF THE PROJECT WAS NOT UNDERTAKEN. 3. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES - STATE THE PREDICTED GOALS AND END RESULTS OF THE PROJECT IN MEASURABLE TERMS. IF THE PROJECT WILL REQUIRE FURTHER FUNDING OR CONTINUED IMPLEMENTATION SET FORTH WHAT ADDITIONAL NEEDS WILL BE REQUIRED TO ATTAIN THE DESIRED RESULTS. 4. METHODS - DESCRIBE THE TIME SEQUENCE OF ACTIVITIES AND THE PERSONNEL'S QUALIFICATIONS TO CARRY OUT AND FOLLOW THROUGH THE PROJECTS OBJECTIVES. STATE REASONS WHY THE METHODS OUT |
| Deadlines | MARCH 31 |
| Restrictions | THE TRUSTEES OF THE BESS J HODGES FOUNDATION WILL CONSIDER REQUESTS FOR GRANTS TO TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS AND AGENCIES WHOSE ACTIVITIES ARE IN THE LONG BEACH AREA AND FALL WITHIN THE FOLLOWING GENERAL CATEGORIES: EDUCATION, HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, PUBLIC AFFAIRS & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, RELIGION, AND THE ARTS. THE TRUSTEES ARE MORE LIKELY TO LOOK WITH FAVOR UPON PROJECTS WHICH IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE; INCREASE THE RESPONSIVENESS OF AGENCIES TO COMMUNITY NEEDS; DEVELOPS SELF-RELIANCE; DIRECT THEMSELVES TO PREVENTION AS WELL AS TO TREATMENT; AND ELIMINATE DUPLICATION OF SERVICES AND ENCOURAGE COOPERATION. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
3% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Roberts University | Tulsa, OK | General operating | $23,095 |
| St Anthony High School Fdn | Long Beach, CA | General operating | $12,000 |
| Trinity Broadcasting | Santa Ana, CA | General operating | $11,547 |
| Memorial Medical Center Fdn | Long Beach, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Partners for Better Vision | Long Beach, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Long Beach Sailing Foundation | Long Beach, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Assistance League of Lb | Long Beach, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Food Finders | Lakewood, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific | Long Beach, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Long Beach City College Fdn | Long Beach, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Long Beach Symphony Assoc | Long Beach, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Meal on Wheels of Long Beach | Long Beach, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Musical Theatre West | Long Beach, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Pathways to Independence | Los Alamitos, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Pathways Volunteer Hospice | Lakewood, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Rancho Los Alamitos Fdn | Long Beach, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Rancho Los Cerritos Fdn | Long Beach, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| St Joseph Schoolchurch | Long Beach, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Carpenter Performing Arts Ctr | Long Beach, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Long Beach Gives | Long Beach, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Csulb Athletics | Long Beach, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Augie's Quest to Cure Als | Denver, CO | General operating | $5,000 |
| Long Beach Museum of Art | Long Beach, CA | General operating | $4,000 |
| Long Beach Public Library Fdn | Long Beach, CA | General operating | $4,000 |
| Interval House | Long Beach, CA | General operating | $4,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Lb | Long Beach, CA | General operating | $3,500 |
| His Little Feet | Long Beach, CA | General operating | $3,500 |
| International City Theatre | Long Beach, CA | General operating | $3,500 |
| Operation Jump Start | Long Beach, CA | General operating | $3,500 |
| Ukleja Ctr for Ethical Leadership | Long Beach, CA | General operating | $3,500 |
| Fisher House | Long Beach, CA | General operating | $3,500 |
| St Francis Center | Los Angeles, CA | General operating | $3,500 |
| Ican California Abilities | Torrance, CA | General operating | $3,500 |
| Action Sports Kids Fdn | Long Beach, CA | General operating | $3,500 |
| Able Arts Work | Long Beach, CA | General operating | $3,000 |
| Ability First | Long Beach, CA | General operating | $3,000 |
| Calif Conference for Equality | Long Beach, CA | General operating | $3,000 |
| Childnet Foundation | Long Beach, CA | General operating | $3,000 |
| Children's Dental Foundation | Long Beach, CA | General operating | $3,000 |
| Christian Outreach Appeal | Long Beach, CA | General operating | $3,000 |
| Jewish Family & Children Svcs | Long Beach, CA | General operating | $3,000 |
| Long Beach Bar Foundation | Long Beach, CA | General operating | $3,000 |
| Shared Science | Long Beach, CA | General operating | $3,000 |
| For the Child | Long Beach, CA | General operating | $3,000 |
| Ground Education | Long Beach, CA | General operating | $3,000 |
| Life Steps Foundation | Long Beach, CA | General operating | $3,000 |
| Precious Lamb | Long Beach, CA | General operating | $3,000 |
| Cooper Steinhauser Fdn | Lakewood, CA | General operating | $3,000 |
| Father Al's Outreach | Long Beach, CA | General operating | $3,000 |
| Pools of Hope | Long Beach, CA | General operating | $3,000 |
| Camareta Singers of Lb | Long Beach, CA | General operating | $2,500 |
| Dramatic Results | Signal Hill, CA | General operating | $2,500 |
| Human It | Long Beach, CA | General operating | $2,500 |
| Leadership Long Beach | Long Beach, CA | General operating | $2,500 |
| Long Beach Century Club | Long Beach, CA | General operating | $2,500 |
| Long Beach Police Officers Assoc | Signal Hill, CA | General operating | $2,500 |
| Young Horizons Childrens Daycare Ct | Long Beach, CA | General operating | $2,500 |
| Salvation Army | Long Beach, CA | General operating | $2,500 |
| Century Villages | Long Beach, CA | General operating | $2,500 |
| Human Save | Long Beach, CA | General operating | $2,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 79 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $307,242 | 79 |
| 2024 | $268,563 | 69 |
| 2023 | $283,746 | 73 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620589349100317
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 33-0046140
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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