Bickerstaff Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 95-4819633 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.1M
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$40,000
Total assets$6.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $225,000.
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.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
36% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Empowerment Mission Inc | Doral, FL | Provide relief aid to the people of all global regions displaced by hurricanes and other natural disasters | $300,000 |
| Civic Soul | Monte Sereno, CA | Connecting people to service and education through immersive events that uplift communities in need and amplify the impact of trusted… | $234,000 |
| Illumination Foundation | Santa Ana, CA | To provide meals, after school programs, and counseling for children in homeless families. | $225,000 |
| Ethan's Smile Foundation | Laconner, WA | To carry forward the legacy of ethan by providing scholarships that enable others to follow their dreams. | $100,000 |
| The Miraculous Love Kids | Long Beach, CA | Help children in poverty-stricken areas & war zones W/ clean water, food, clothes, shelter,medicine | $65,000 |
| Heads Up Youth Foundation | Sierra Madre, CA | To reach out and give a helping hand, to as many youngsters as possible, to nurture and to encourage them to keep their heads up, despite… | $40,000 |
| Christian Missionary Fellowship International | Indianapolis, IN | Create dynamic christ-centered communities that transform the world | $34,000 |
| Heroic Hearts | Wheaton, IL | To provide crucial aid to families in crisis, especially those affected by conflict, disasters, and extreme poverty. | $21,000 |
| Real Time Rescue | Yucca Valley, CA | To assisting people transitioning out of homelessness, as well as those facing economic difficulties that impact their ability to care for… | $20,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Orange County | Garden Grove, CA | To provide service to people in need, promote their voice in society, and to call the church and all people to do the same. | $10,000 |
| First Step House Orange County | Costa Mesa, CA | Help people build lives of meaning, purpose, and recovery | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,059,000 | 11 |
| 2024 | $1,592,500 | 10 |
| 2023 | $607,900 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631319349104113
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4819633
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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