Marchbanks Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBakersfield, California · EIN 84-3244685 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$50K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$1,848
Total assets$960K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,850.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulare Basin Wetlands Association | Wasco, CA | Contribution to general fund | $4,597 |
| St John's Lutheran Church | Bakersfield, CA | Contribution to general fund | $4,000 |
| St Phillips Church | Bakersfield, CA | Contribution to general fund | $4,000 |
| Salvation Army | Fresno, CA | Contribution to general fund | $3,625 |
| Morning Star Fresh Food Ministry | Bakersfield, CA | Contribution to general fund | $3,500 |
| Clifford Bradford Foundation | Bakersfield, CA | Contribution to general fund | $3,013 |
| Jj Legacy | Bakersfield, CA | Contribution to general fund | $2,850 |
| West Rotary | Bakersfield, CA | Contribution to general fund | $2,500 |
| Mission of Kern | Bakersfield, CA | Contribution to general fund | $2,000 |
| Bakersfield Christian | Bakersfield, CA | Contribution to general fund | $2,000 |
| St Jude Hospital | Minneapolis, MN | Contribution to general fund | $2,000 |
| Los Alamos Wetlands | Bakersfield, CA | Contribution to general fund | $2,000 |
| Casa Esperanza | Bakersfield, CA | Contribution to general fund | $1,848 |
| Society of Little Flower | Darien, IL | Contribution to general fund | $1,500 |
| Food for the Poor | Coconut Creek, FL | Contribution to general fund | $1,500 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Memphis, TN | Contribution to general fund | $1,500 |
| Farley Boys Home | Amarillo, TX | Contribution to general fund | $1,300 |
| Sister of St Benedict | Ferdinand, IN | Contribution to general fund | $1,000 |
| Prison Fellowship | Merrifield, VA | Contribution to general fund | $1,000 |
| Kirschenmann Family Foundation | Bakersfield, CA | Contribution to general fund | $1,000 |
| Audubon Society | Oakland, CA | Contribution to general fund | $1,000 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | Fresno, CA | Contribution to general fund | $1,000 |
| Catholic Relief Service | Baltimore, MD | Contribution to general fund | $500 |
| Covenant House | Bakersfield, CA | Contribution to general fund | $500 |
| Father Flanagan | Boys Town, NE | Contribution to general fund | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $50,233 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631329349103433
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-3244685
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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