Wurster Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 46-3954888
Foundation Overview
Based in Bakersfield, CA, Wurster Family Foundation has awarded 75 grants totaling $794,974 to organizations in California, New York and 2 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $250 to $73,000, with a median award of $5,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
10 of 16 recipients (63%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
92% of all grants are concentrated in California, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within California, funding concentrates in Bakersfield (77%), Livermore (7%), Fullerton (3%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 25% growth trend over 8 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (33%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Wurster Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branded Heart Fellowship | $50,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Bring Unchurched People Of Bakersfield, Ca. Who Love Western Heritage Culture To Jesus In Fellowship With Our Church Family, Develop Them To Christ-like Maturity, And Equip Them For Their Ministry In The Church To Take The Gospel To Our Community And Beyond In Order To Glorify God's Name. | 2024 |
| Csub Foundation | $5,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Provide Resources To California State University Bakersfield Athletes To Excel In The Classroom, Competition And Beyond. | 2024 |
| St John's Lutheran Church | $2,500 | Bakersfield, CA, US | 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 Know Jesus As Their Lord And Savior. | 2024 |
| Bakersfield Breakfast Lions | $1,200 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Provide Resources For Children With Special Needs And Local Charities. | 2024 |
| Rm Pyles Boys Camp | $5,000 | Valencia, CA, US | To Promote Long-term Positive Behavioral Change For Low-income, Disadvantaged Boys | 2024 |
| Nationwide Children's Hospital | $1,000 | Columbus, OH, US | To Provide Resources To A Hospital That Is Committed To The Best Outcomes And Heatlh Equality For All Children; And Ensures That Every Child Should Have Access To The Best Care. | 2024 |
| Pleasant Valley High School | $300 | Chico, CA, US | To Provide Resources To Pleasant Valley High School And Support Student-led Projects. | 2024 |
| Honor Flight Kern County | $10,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | 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. | 2024 |
| Branded Heart Fellowship | $50,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Bring Unchurched People Of Bakersfield, Ca. Who Love Western Heritage Culture To Jesus In Fellowship With Our Church Family, Develop Them To Christ-like Maturity, And Equip Them For Their Ministry In The Church To Take The Gospel To Our Community And Beyond In Order To Glorify God's Name. | 2024 |
| Csub Foundation | $5,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Provide Resources To California State University Bakersfield Athletes To Excel In The Classroom, Competition And Beyond. | 2024 |
| St John's Lutheran Church | $2,500 | Bakersfield, CA, US | 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 Know Jesus As Their Lord And Savior. | 2024 |
| Bakersfield Breakfast Lions | $1,200 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Provide Resources For Children With Special Needs And Local Charities. | 2024 |
| Rm Pyles Boys Camp | $5,000 | Valencia, CA, US | To Promote Long-term Positive Behavioral Change For Low-income, Disadvantaged Boys | 2024 |
| Nationwide Children's Hospital | $1,000 | Columbus, OH, US | To Provide Resources To A Hospital That Is Committed To The Best Outcomes And Heatlh Equality For All Children; And Ensures That Every Child Should Have Access To The Best Care. | 2024 |
| Pleasant Valley High School | $300 | Chico, CA, US | To Provide Resources To Pleasant Valley High School And Support Student-led Projects. | 2024 |
| Honor Flight Kern County | $10,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | 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. | 2024 |
| Branded Heart Fellowship | $53,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Bring Unchurched People Of Bakersfield, Ca. Who Love Western Heritage Culture To Jesus In Fellowship With Our Church Family, Develop Them To Christ-like Maturity, And Equip Them For Their Ministry In The Church To Take The Gospel To Our Community And Beyond In Order To Glorify God's Name. | 2023 |
| Csub Foundation | $5,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Provide Resources To California State University Bakersfield Athletes To Excel In The Classroom, Competition And Beyond. | 2023 |
| Tokay High School | $500 | Lodi, CA, US | To Provide Resources To Tokay High School And Support Student-led Projects. | 2023 |
| Lauren Small Children's Center | $5,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Provide Resources To The Lauren Small Children's Center To Support Care To Newborn And Pediatric Patients. | 2023 |
| Diablo Valley Baseball Club | $250 | Pleasant Hill, CA, US | To Provide Resources To The Diablo Valley Baseball Program To Support Youth Baseball Program. | 2023 |
| Nobody Fights Alone Foundation Inc | $2,500 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Support And Impact The Lives Of Families Affected By Sudden Pediatric Emergencies. | 2023 |
| Branded Heart Fellowship | $73,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Bring Unchurched People Of Bakersfield, Ca. Who Love Western Heritage Culture To Jesus In Fellowship With Our Church Family, Develop Them To Christ-like Maturity, And Equip Them For Their Ministry In The Church To Take The Gospel To Our Community And Beyond In Order To Glorify God's Name. | 2022 |
| Csub Foundation | $5,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Provide Resources To California State University Bakersfield Athletes To Excel In The Classroom, Competition And Beyond. | 2022 |
| Magdalene Hope | $1,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Provide Resources To Make Every Effort To End Human Trafficking | 2022 |
| Honor Flight | $1,200 | Bakersfield, CA, US | 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. | 2022 |
| Branded Heart Fellowship | $73,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Bring Unchurched People Of Bakersfield, Ca. Who Love Western Heritage Culture To Jesus In Fellowship With Our Church Family, Develop Them To Christ-like Maturity, And Equip Them For Their Ministry In The Church To Take The Gospel To Our Community And Beyond In Order To Glorify God's Name. | 2022 |
| Csub Foundation | $5,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Provide Resources To California State University Bakersfield Athletes To Excel In The Classroom, Competition And Beyond. | 2022 |
| Magdalene Hope | $1,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Provide Resources To Make Every Effort To End Human Trafficking | 2022 |
| Honor Flight | $1,200 | Bakersfield, CA, US | 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. | 2022 |
| Branded Heart Fellowship | $73,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Bring Unchurched People Of Bakersfield, Ca. Who Love Western Heritage Culture To Jesus In Fellowship With Our Church Family, Develop Them To Christ-like Maturity, And Equip Them For Their Ministry In The Church To Take The Gospel To Our Community And Beyond In Order To Glorify God's Name. | 2022 |
| Csub Foundation | $5,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Provide Resources To California State University Bakersfield Athletes To Excel In The Classroom, Competition And Beyond. | 2022 |
| Magdalene Hope | $1,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Provide Resources To Make Every Effort To End Human Trafficking | 2022 |
| Honor Flight | $1,200 | Bakersfield, CA, US | 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. | 2022 |
| Branded Heart Fellowship | $20,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Bring Unchurched People Of Bakersfield, Ca. Who Love Western Heritage Culture To Jesus In Fellowship With Our Church Family, Develop Them To Christ-like Maturity, And Equip Them For Their Ministry In The Church To Take The Gospel To Our Community And Beyond In Order To Glorify God's Name. | 2021 |
| California Skeet Shooting Association | $6,000 | Livermore, CA, US | To Provide Educational Purposes And In Particular To Foster National And International Sports Competition. | 2021 |
| Csub Foundation | $5,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Provide Resources To California State University Bakersfield Athletes To Excel In The Classroom, Competition And Beyond. | 2021 |
| Jj's Legacy | $5,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Honor Jeffrey Johns By Educating Kern County Residents On The Value And Importance Of Organ, Eye And Tissue Donation, Increasing The Number Of Registered Donors And Providing Compassionate Support To Donor And Recipient Families. | 2021 |
| Wildcat Comittee Boys Camp | $5,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Provide Contributions To R.m. Pyle Boys Camp And Support Camp Activities. | 2021 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $5,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Lead Every Coach And Athlete Into A Growing Relationship With Jesus Christ And His Church. | 2021 |
| Taft College Foundation | $5,000 | Taft, CA, US | To Supporting Student Success Through Fund Raising And Development Of Community Relationships. | 2021 |
| Nobody Fights Alone | $5,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Support And Impact The Lives Of Families Affected By Sudden Pediatric Emergencies. | 2021 |
| St John's Luthern Church | $10,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | 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 Know Jesus As Their Lord And Savior. | 2021 |
| Branded Heart Fellowship | $50,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Bring Unchurched People Of Bakersfield, Ca. Who Love Western Heritage Culture To Jesus In Fellowship With Our Church Family, Develop Them To Christ-like Maturity, And Equip Them For Their Ministry In The Church To Take The Gospel To Our Community And Beyond In Order To Glorify God's Name. | 2020 |
| California Skeet Shooting Association | $1,000 | Livermore, CA, US | To Provide Educational Purposes And In Particular To Foster National And International Sports Competition. | 2020 |
| Csub Foundation | $5,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Provide Resources To California State University Bakersfield Athletes To Excel In The Classroom, Competition And Beyond. | 2020 |
| Going Coconuts For A Cure | $5,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Give Local Cancer Patients With Limited Financial Resources Real Hope And To Help Fund Families Dealing With This Difficult Disease. | 2020 |
| California Skeet Shooting Association | $51,000 | Livermore, CA, US | To Provide Educational Purposes And In Particular To Foster National And International Sports Competition. | 2018 |
| Csub Foundation | $5,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Provide Resources To California State University Bakersfield Athletes To Excel In The Classroom, Competition And Beyond. | 2018 |
| Jj's Legacy | $2,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | Educating Kern County Residents And Inspiring Them To Become Registered Organ And Tissue Donors, And By Providing Compassionate Support To Donor And Recipient Families. | 2018 |
| Rm Pyles Boys Camp | $1,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Promote Long-term Positive Behavioral Change For Low-income, Disadvantaged Boys | 2018 |
| Grace Baptist | $500 | Bakersfield, CA, US | Invest In And Resource Churches, Grow New Leaders, And Plant New Churches. | 2018 |
| Fullerton Joint Union High School District | $2,000 | Fullerton, CA, US | To Provide Educational Purposes And In Paticular To Foster National And International Sports Competition | 2018 |
| Mare Riding Center | $1,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Provide Equine-assisted Therapies And Activities For People Living With Special Needs And Disabilities | 2018 |
| Donorschooseorg | $1,321 | New York, NY, US | To Help A Classroom In Need, Where Students In Every Community Have The Tools And Experiences They Need For A Great Education | 2018 |
| Jp Memorial | $1,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Benefit Local Enthusiasts As A Memorial Event For Justin Pensinger | 2018 |
| American Cancer Society | $300 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Fund And Condut Research, Sharing Expert Information, Supporting Patients, And Spreading The Word About Prevention. | 2018 |
| California Skeet Shooting Association | $36,000 | Livermore, CA, US | To Provide Educational Purposes And In Particular To Foster National And International Sports Competition. | 2017 |
| College Of The Sequoias Foundation | $4,100 | Visalia, CA, US | To Support Students' Mastery Of Basic Skills And To Providing Access To Programs And Services That Foster Student Success. | 2017 |
| Csub Foundation | $5,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Provide Resources To California State University Bakersfield Athletes To Excel In The Classroom, Competition And Beyond. | 2017 |
| Jj's Legacy | $9,700 | Bakersfield, CA, US | Educating Kern County Residents And Inspiring Them To Become Registered Organ And Tissue Donors, And By Providing Compassionate Support To Donor And Recipient Families. | 2017 |
| Rm Pyles Boys Camp | $10,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Promote Long-term Positive Behavioral Change For Low-income, Disadvantaged Boys | 2017 |
| The United States Conference Of The Mennonite Brethren Churches | $18,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Invest In And Resource Churches, Grow New Leaders, And Plant New Churches. | 2017 |
| Bakersfield Recovery Services | $400 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Support Safe And Nurturing Residential Environments In Which Men And Women Can Begin The Process Of Recovery From Addiction To Alcohol And/or Drugs. | 2017 |
| Tigerfight Foundation | $3,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Bring Help And Hope To People Battling Blood Cancers. | 2017 |
| Bakersfield Christian High School | $10,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Support Athletes By Raising Funds To Supplement Athletic Programs Throughout The School Year. | 2016 |
| Bsa Troop 194 | $1,200 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Help Young Men Develope Leadership, Character And Personal Responsibility Skills. | 2016 |
| Csub Foundation | $5,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Provide Resources To California State University Bakersfield Athletes To Excel In The Classroom, Competition And Beyond. | 2016 |
| Fullerton Joint Union High School District | $1,000 | Fullerton, CA, US | To Provide Quality Curriculum And Instruction Through A Wide Range Of Academic, Co-curricular And Extracurricular Opportunities By Which All Students May Discover Their Interests And Talents, Form Connections, And Move From Passive To Active Participants In The Educational Community In Preparation For Responsible, Productive Adulthood. | 2016 |
| Jj's Legacy | $7,240 | Bakersfield, CA, US | Educating Kern County Residents And Inspiring Them To Become Registered Organ And Tissue Donors, And By Providing Compassionate Support To Donor And Recipient Families. | 2016 |
| The United States Conference Of The Mennonite Brethren Churches | $18,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Invest In And Resource Churches, Grow New Leaders, And Plant New Churches. | 2016 |
| College Of The Sequoias Foundation | $4,800 | Visalia, CA, US | To Support Students' Mastery Of Basic Skills And To Providing Access To Programs And Services That Foster Student Success. | 2016 |
| Donors Choose | $563 | San Francisco, NY, US | To Provide School Supplies For Children With Low Income. | 2016 |
| California Skeet Shooting Association | $2,000 | Livermore, CA, US | To Provide Educational Purposes And In Particular To Foster National And International Sports Competition. | 2016 |
| Rm Pyles Boys Camp | $10,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Promote Long-term Positive Behavioral Change For Low-income, Disadvantaged Boys | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Wurster Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 46-3954888 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 16610 JOHNSON RD Bakersfield, CA 93314-9619 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Wurster Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President/ceo/director/tre | Richard W Wurster |
|---|---|
| Vice-president/secretary | Linda Wurster |
Forms 990-PF
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Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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