The Golden Memorial Foundation
Historical FunderChowchilla, California · EIN 81-1226739 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Raymond Barrgan Jr |
|---|---|
| Address | 3125 E Robertson Blvd Ste A, Chowcilla CA 93610 |
| Phone | 5596654189 |
| Form and materials | Written request to president stating the amount of funds requested, what the funds will be used for, and over what time period the funds will be needed along with a copy of the organization's exemption letter. |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | None |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chowchilla Athletic Foundation | Chowchilla, CA | Sports | $25,000 |
| Chowchilla Madera County Fair | Chowchilla, CA | Water Truck | $20,000 |
| Chowchilla Elementary School Distri | Chowchilla, CA | Attendance challenge | $14,241 |
| Chowchilla Police Department | Chowchilla, CA | Police appreciation lunch | $8,500 |
| City of Chowchilla | Chowchilla, CA | Summer Events | $5,000 |
| Chowchilla District Chamber of Comm | Chowchilla, CA | Concerts in the Park | $2,500 |
| CHSRA District 6 | Sanger, CA | Support | $450 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($23,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $98,691 | 10 |
| 2024 | $44,260 | 5 |
| 2023 | $62,427 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612449349100801
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-1226739
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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