The Bearing Fruit Foundation Trust
Invitation OnlyMission Viejo, California · EIN 82-6681137 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $6,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
11% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian Church of the Master | Mission Viejo, CA | Church support | $30,000 |
| Prager University Foundation | Sherman Oaks, CA | Support educational activities | $10,500 |
| Orange County Rescue Mission | Tustin, CA | Support of the homeless | $6,000 |
| Jf Shea Therapeutic Riding Center | San Juan Capistrano, CA | Support for youths | $5,000 |
| Childrens Hospital of Orange County | Orange, CA | To support childrens medical care | $5,000 |
| St Jude Hospital | Memphis, TN | Support medical care for children | $2,000 |
| Als Association | Tustin, CA | Support als activities | $2,000 |
| Casa Youth Shelter | Los Alamitos, CA | To assist funding of youth shelter | $2,000 |
| Ramona Town Hall | Ramona, CA | Support for historic preservation | $300 |
The return also lists 9 grants to individuals ($50,425). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $113,225 | 18 |
| 2023 | $121,300 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 16, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533209349100218
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-6681137
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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