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Bickerstaff Family Foundation

Los Angeles, California  ·  EIN 954819633  ·  Private foundation

Bickerstaff Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.3M in grants paid and $1.6M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 63 individual grants from this funder — $6.1M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for education. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$1.6M
Total assets
63
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Bickerstaff Family Foundation funds

Bickerstaff Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, disaster relief & emergency aid, food & agriculture, health care, higher education, and related causes.

EducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessLgbtq RightsMental HealthYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, families, foster youth, homeless population, lgbtq people, low-income communities.

childrenfamiliesfoster youthhomeless populationlgbtq peoplelow-income communitiesveteranswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Bickerstaff Family Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Vanguard Cancer Foundation
CANCER RESEARCH FUNDING AND PAYMENT ASSISTANCE FOR CHEMOTHERAPY FOR LOW-INCOME PATIENTS
Long Beach, CA$1.0M2024
Mothers to Mothers
HELPING MOTHERS AND CHILDREN IN NEED
Los Angeles, CA$785K2020
Mothers to Mothers
HELPING MOTHERS AND CHILDREN IN NEED
Los Angeles, CA$625K2018
Illumination Foundation
TO PROVIDE MEALS, AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, AND COUNSELING FOR CHILDREN IN HOMELESS FAMILIES.
Santa Ana, CA$240K2024
Mothers to Mothers
HELPING MOTHERS AND CHILDREN IN NEED
Los Angeles, CA$225K2017
Csulb 49er Foundation
HELP BUILD STRONGER CAMPUS, COMMUNITY, AND WORLD
Long Beach, CA$175K2020
Illumination Foundation
TO PROVIDE MEALS, AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, AND COUNSELING FOR CHILDREN IN HOMELESS FAMILIES.
Santa Ana, CA$162K2023
Csu Fullerton
SUPPORT UNIVERSITY TO ACHIEVE EDUCATIONAL MISSION
Fullerton, CA$160K2020
Illumination Foundation
TO PROVIDE MEALS, AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, AND COUNSELING FOR CHILDREN IN HOMELESS FAMILIES.
Orange, CA$160K2020
Csulb 49er Foundation
HELP BUILD STRONGER CAMPUS, COMMUNITY, AND WORLD
Long Beach, CA$160K2022
Elizabeth Taylor Aids Foundation
GRANTS TO DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT OFFER DIRECT CARE TO PEOPLE WITH AIDS AND HIV
Los Angeles, CA$135K2017
Csu Fullerton Auxillary Services
SUPPORT UNIVERSITY TO ACHIEVE EDUCATIONAL MISSION
Fullerton, CA$125K2017
Csu Fullerton Auxillary Services
SUPPORT UNIVERSITY TO ACHIEVE EDUCATIONAL MISSION
Fullerton, CA$125K2018
The Entertinament Industry Foundation
CREATING AND SUPPORTING GROUNDBREAKING PROGRAMS AND CAMPAIGNS THAT RAISE AWARENESS AND FUNDS FOR ISSUES THAT AFFECT MILLIONS OF PEOPLE AROUN
Los Angeles, CA$100K2022
Csu Fullerton
SUPPORT UNIVERSITY TO ACHIEVE EDUCATIONAL MISSION
Fullerton, CA$100K2022

Bickerstaff Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$886K
2018$1.1M
2020$1.3M
2022$620K
2023$608K
2024$1.6M

How to apply for funding from Bickerstaff Family Foundation

Bickerstaff Family Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Bickerstaff Family Foundation

Does Bickerstaff Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Bickerstaff Family Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Bickerstaff Family Foundation fund?
Bickerstaff Family Foundation's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Vanguard Cancer Foundation, Mothers to Mothers, Mothers to Mothers. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Bickerstaff Family Foundation give in grants?
Bickerstaff Family Foundation reported $1.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.1M over 63 grants.
Where is Bickerstaff Family Foundation located?
Bickerstaff Family Foundation is based in Los Angeles, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 954819633.
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About this profile. This page is built from Bickerstaff Family Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Bickerstaff Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.