Wurster Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyBakersfield, California · EIN 46-3954888 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$75K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$1.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
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
12% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branded Heart Fellowship | Bakersfield, CA | To bring unchurched people of bakersfield, ca. who love western heritage culture to jesus in fellowship with our church family, develop… | $50,000 |
| Honor Flight Kern County | Bakersfield, CA | To provide resources for vetrans to celebrate america's veterans by inviting them to share in a day of honor at our nation's memorials. | $10,000 |
| Csub Foundation | Bakersfield, CA | To provide resources to california state university bakersfield athletes to excel in the classroom, competition and beyond. | $5,000 |
| Rm Pyles Boys Camp | Valencia, CA | To promote long-term positive behavioral change for low-income, disadvantaged boys | $5,000 |
| St John's Lutheran Church | Bakersfield, CA | To create a community of authentic believers and to witness a city transformed by the life-changing reality of the gospel as people come to… | $2,500 |
| Bakersfield Breakfast Lions | Bakersfield, CA | To provide resources for children with special needs and local charities. | $1,200 |
| Nationwide Children's Hospital | Columbus, OH | To provide resources to a hospital that is committed to the best outcomes and heatlh equality for all children; and ensures that every… | $1,000 |
| Pleasant Valley High School | Chico, CA | To provide resources to pleasant valley high school and support student-led projects. | $300 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $75,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $66,250 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 23, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512049349100421
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-3954888
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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