Jim and Elouise Elder Foundation a Private Foundation
Historical FunderBakersfield, California · EIN 92-1633884 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Richard Halle |
|---|---|
| Address | 5601 Truxtun Avenue Suite 150, Bakersfield CA 93309 |
| Phone | 6618734900 |
| info@ElderFoundation.org | |
| Form and materials | Jim and Elouise Elder FoundationGrant Application GuidelinesFormattingProposals should be typed in 12-point font, preferably Times Roman or Arial,Margins should be 1 on both sides,Pages should be numbered, Proposals should not be in binders, andProposals should be provided in digital and paper formats.Applicant InformationOrganization name, Organizations websiteContact name and numbers,Federal Identification Number, 501(c)(3) Determination letter,Latest form 990, 199 and RF-1,Dollar amount of funding request,Total Organizations budget, Organization's fiscal year, Period funding request will cover, Describe the purpose of the funding request, Description of people or communities who will benefit, and Signature of executive director or authorized official or officer.NarrativeBriefly describe the organizations history, mission, and goals, List of board members and who will take responsibility for the project, Describe any parties outside the organization who will assist in the implementat |
| Deadlines | May 1st |
| Restrictions | Recipients must be 501(c)(3) organizations in Kern County California. Capital Projects preferred and maximum grants amounts for single year projects are generally limited to $25,000. |
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
0% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant Community Services | Bakersfield, CA | Support Foster Children in Kern County | $85,000 |
| Bakersfield College Foundation' | Bakersfield, CA | Rodeo Participant Support | $50,000 |
| The League oof Dreams | Bakersfield, CA | Outdoor Activities for Special Needs Children | $25,000 |
| Kern Dance Alliance | Bakersfield, CA | Reading Programs/Dance Education for low income and minority community | $25,000 |
| Bakersfield Rescue Mission | Bakersfiel, CA | Provide Funds for Thanksgiving Dinner for Bakersfield Homeless | $25,000 |
| The Open Door Network | Bakersfield, CA | Provide Capital Project Funding for Transitional Housing for Kern County Homeless | $25,000 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($356,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $591,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630689349101003
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 92-1633884
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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