The Skeet Varner Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 77-0472441
Foundation Overview
Based in Bakersfield, CA, The Skeet Varner Foundation has awarded 90 grants totaling $2,480,500 to organizations in California, Arkansas and 3 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $501,500, with a median award of $7,150.
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New Applicant Friendliness
16 of 42 recipients (38%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
86% 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 (86%), Oildale (6%), Madera (5%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 689% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (42%). 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 The Skeet Varner 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield Angels | $2,500 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Offer Support To Foster Care Families In The Community. | 2024 |
| Bakersfield North Rotary Foundation | $2,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Support Charities In The Greater Bakersfield Area, Particularly Those Serving Children And Youth, And To Support The Club-sponsored Interact And Rotaract Clubs. | 2024 |
| Bakersfield Prayer Breakfast | $600 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Provide A Communal Ceremony Over Prayer For Homelessness, Oil, Agriculture, And The Economy. | 2024 |
| Broom Tree Refuge | $10,000 | Mountain View, AR, US | To Provide General Contributions To The Ministry | 2024 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Kern County | $5,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Enable All Young People, Especially Those Who Need Us Most, To Reach Their Full Potential As Productive, Caring, Responsible Citizens | 2024 |
| California State University Bakersfield Foundation | $6,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Establish Entrepreneurship Center | 2024 |
| Coyote Club | $5,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Support Amateur Wrestling. | 2024 |
| Garden Pathways | $4,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Provide A Communal Ceremony Over Prayer For Homelessness, Oil, Agriculture, And The Economy. | 2024 |
| Icm - D Champness | $2,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Support The Growing Need For Discipleship In Kenya. | 2024 |
| Keepers Transformation House | $10,000 | Oildale, CA, US | Assist And Guide Individuals Through A Systematic Program Designed To Encourage Believing, Belonging And Becoming, Utilizing Christian Values And Beliefs. | 2024 |
| Kirschenmann Foundation | $1,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Support The Youth In Kern County By Allowing Them To Reach Their Individual Goals | 2024 |
| Laurelglen Bible Church | $170,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Support The Development Of Fully Committed Followers Of Jesus Christ. | 2024 |
| New Hope Cemetary | $1,000 | Madera, CA, US | To Provide For Those Who Lost Loved Ones. | 2024 |
| Radius International | $25,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | To Assisst The Evangelical Church And Missions Community By Providing Pre-field Missions Training That Will Equip Cross-cultural Workers To Establish Healthy, Indigenous, Reproducing Churches Among Unreached Language Groups. | 2024 |
| Youth For Christ Of Kern County | $7,500 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Reach Young People Everywhere, Working With Local Churches And Partners To Raise Up Lifelong Followers Of Jesus Christ. | 2024 |
| Crisis Intervention Foundation | $3,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Provides Crisis Support, Mental Health Services, Advocacy, And Outreach To Individuals And Families In Bakersfield. | 2024 |
| Kern Community Foundation | $10,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Support The Growth Of A Community Through Philanthropy By Helping People Support The Causes They Care Most About. | 2024 |
| Covenant Community | $25,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Support The Building Of Faith-based Communities By Providing Spiritual Formation, And Actively Participating In The Church's Mission. | 2024 |
| Teen Challenge Of Southern California | $1,500 | Bakersfield, CA, US | Substance Abuse Recovery And Prevention Programs. | 2024 |
| Fivestones Churches | $10,000 | Palastine, IL, US | To Support The Connection Of People And Their Relationship With The Kingdom Of God. | 2024 |
| California Policy Center | $5,000 | Tustin, CA, US | To Support The Advancement Of Free-market Public Policies. | 2024 |
| Bakersfield Angels | $2,500 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Offer Support To Foster Care Families In The Community. | 2024 |
| Bakersfield North Rotary Foundation | $2,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Support Charities In The Greater Bakersfield Area, Particularly Those Serving Children And Youth, And To Support The Club-sponsored Interact And Rotaract Clubs. | 2024 |
| Bakersfield Prayer Breakfast | $600 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Provide A Communal Ceremony Over Prayer For Homelessness, Oil, Agriculture, And The Economy. | 2024 |
| Broom Tree Refuge | $10,000 | Mountain View, AR, US | To Provide General Contributions To The Ministry | 2024 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Kern County | $5,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Enable All Young People, Especially Those Who Need Us Most, To Reach Their Full Potential As Productive, Caring, Responsible Citizens | 2024 |
| California State University Bakersfield Foundation | $6,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Establish Entrepreneurship Center | 2024 |
| Coyote Club | $5,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Support Amateur Wrestling. | 2024 |
| Garden Pathways | $4,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Provide A Communal Ceremony Over Prayer For Homelessness, Oil, Agriculture, And The Economy. | 2024 |
| Icm - D Champness | $2,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Support The Growing Need For Discipleship In Kenya. | 2024 |
| Keepers Transformation House | $10,000 | Oildale, CA, US | Assist And Guide Individuals Through A Systematic Program Designed To Encourage Believing, Belonging And Becoming, Utilizing Christian Values And Beliefs. | 2024 |
| Kirschenmann Foundation | $1,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Support The Youth In Kern County By Allowing Them To Reach Their Individual Goals | 2024 |
| Laurelglen Bible Church | $170,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Support The Development Of Fully Committed Followers Of Jesus Christ. | 2024 |
| New Hope Cemetary | $1,000 | Madera, CA, US | To Provide For Those Who Lost Loved Ones. | 2024 |
| Radius International | $25,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | To Assisst The Evangelical Church And Missions Community By Providing Pre-field Missions Training That Will Equip Cross-cultural Workers To Establish Healthy, Indigenous, Reproducing Churches Among Unreached Language Groups. | 2024 |
| Youth For Christ Of Kern County | $7,500 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Reach Young People Everywhere, Working With Local Churches And Partners To Raise Up Lifelong Followers Of Jesus Christ. | 2024 |
| Crisis Intervention Foundation | $3,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Provides Crisis Support, Mental Health Services, Advocacy, And Outreach To Individuals And Families In Bakersfield. | 2024 |
| Kern Community Foundation | $10,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Support The Growth Of A Community Through Philanthropy By Helping People Support The Causes They Care Most About. | 2024 |
| Covenant Community | $25,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Support The Building Of Faith-based Communities By Providing Spiritual Formation, And Actively Participating In The Church's Mission. | 2024 |
| Teen Challenge Of Southern California | $1,500 | Bakersfield, CA, US | Substance Abuse Recovery And Prevention Programs. | 2024 |
| Fivestones Churches | $10,000 | Palastine, IL, US | To Support The Connection Of People And Their Relationship With The Kingdom Of God. | 2024 |
| California Policy Center | $5,000 | Tustin, CA, US | To Support The Advancement Of Free-market Public Policies. | 2024 |
| Bakersfield College Foundation | $6,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Provide Academic Scholarships | 2023 |
| Bakersfield North Rotary Foundation | $6,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Support Charities In The Greater Bakersfield Area, Particularly Those Serving Children And Youth, And To Support The Club-sponsored Interact And Rotaract Clubs. | 2023 |
| Broom Tree Refuge | $10,000 | Mountain View, AR, US | To Provide General Contributions To The Ministry | 2023 |
| California State University Bakersfield Foundation | $9,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Establish Entrepreneurship Center | 2023 |
| Keepers Transformation House | $10,000 | Oildale, CA, US | Assist And Guide Individuals Through A Systematic Program Designed To Encourage Believing, Belonging And Becoming, Utilizing Christian Values And Beliefs. | 2023 |
| The Mission At Kern County | $501,500 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Provide Meals, Shelter, Education, And Clothing To Those In Need. | 2023 |
| Garden Pathways | $3,500 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Provide A Communal Ceremony Over Prayer For Homelessness, Oil, Agriculture, And The Economy. | 2023 |
| Bakersfield Prayer Breakfast | $1,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Provide A Communal Ceremony Over Prayer For Homelessness, Oil, Agriculture, And The Economy. | 2023 |
| Kern County Museum Foundation | $500 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Provide Interpretive Experiemces Through The Historical Objects That Tell Stories About Kern County Life. | 2023 |
| New Hope Cemetary | $1,000 | Madera, CA, US | To Provide For Those Who Lost Loved Ones. | 2023 |
| Bakersfield Angels | $2,500 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Offer Support To Foster Care Families In The Community. | 2023 |
| Coyote Club | $5,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Support Amateur Wrestling. | 2023 |
| Bakersfield Pregnancy Center | $20,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Empower Individuals In Kern Countyto Make Healthy, Life Affirming Choices Regarding Pregnancy And Sexual Health. | 2023 |
| Kirschenmann Foundation | $500 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Support The Youth In Kern County By Allowing Them To Reach Their Individual Goals | 2023 |
| Lauelglen Bible Church | $60,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Support The Development Of Fully Committed Followers Of Jesus Christ. | 2023 |
| Radius International | $50,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | To Assisst The Evangelical Church And Missions Community By Providing Pre-field Missions Training That Will Equip Cross-cultural Workers To Establish Healthy, Indigenous, Reproducing Churches Among Unreached Language Groups. | 2023 |
| Icm - D Champness | $2,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Support The Growing Need For Discipleship In Kenya. | 2023 |
| Community Bible Study | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | O Make Disciples Of The Lord Jesus Christ In Our Communities Through Caring, In-depth Bible Study | 2023 |
| Bakersfield College Foundation | $11,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Provide Academic Scholarships | 2022 |
| Broom Tree Refuge | $10,000 | Mountain View, AR, US | To Provide General Contributions To The Ministry | 2022 |
| California State University Bakersfield Foundation | $267,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Establish Entrepreneurship Center | 2022 |
| The Mission At Kern County | $57,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Provide Meals, Shelter, Education, And Clothing To Those In Need. | 2022 |
| Keepers Transformation House | $18,000 | Oildale, CA, US | Assist And Guide Individuals Through A Systematic Program Designed To Encourage Believing, Belonging And Becoming, Utilizing Christian Values And Beliefs. | 2022 |
| Bakersfield North Rotary Foundation | $6,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Support Charities In The Greater Bakersfield Area, Particularly Those Serving Children And Youth, And To Support The Club-sponsored Interact And Rotaract Clubs. | 2022 |
| Teen Challenge Of Southern California | $1,500 | Bakersfield, CA, US | Substance Abuse Recovery And Prevention Programs. | 2022 |
| Bakersfield College Foundation | $11,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Provide Academic Scholarships | 2022 |
| Broom Tree Refuge | $10,000 | Mountain View, AR, US | To Provide General Contributions To The Ministry | 2022 |
| California State University Bakersfield Foundation | $267,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Establish Entrepreneurship Center | 2022 |
| The Mission At Kern County | $57,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Provide Meals, Shelter, Education, And Clothing To Those In Need. | 2022 |
| Keepers Transformation House | $18,000 | Oildale, CA, US | Assist And Guide Individuals Through A Systematic Program Designed To Encourage Believing, Belonging And Becoming, Utilizing Christian Values And Beliefs. | 2022 |
| Bakersfield North Rotary Foundation | $6,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Support Charities In The Greater Bakersfield Area, Particularly Those Serving Children And Youth, And To Support The Club-sponsored Interact And Rotaract Clubs. | 2022 |
| Teen Challenge Of Southern California | $1,500 | Bakersfield, CA, US | Substance Abuse Recovery And Prevention Programs. | 2022 |
| Bakersfield College Foundation | $13,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Provide Academic Scholarships | 2021 |
| Broom Tree Refuge | $10,000 | Mountain View, AR, US | To Provide General Contributions To The Ministry | 2021 |
| Csu Bakersfield | $250,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Establish Entrepreneurship Center | 2021 |
| New Hope Cemetery | $1,000 | Madera, CA, US | To Provide For Those Who Lossed Loved Ones | 2021 |
| Bakersfield College Foundation | $12,500 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Provide Academic Scholarships | 2020 |
| Broom Tree Refuge | $10,000 | Mountain View, AR, US | To Provide General Contributions To The Ministry | 2020 |
| The Mission At Kern County | $25,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Provide To Services To The Homeless | 2020 |
| Bakersfield College Foundation | $12,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Provide Academic Scholarships | 2018 |
| The Mission At Kern County | $6,800 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Provide To Servoces To The Homeless | 2018 |
| Taft College Foundation | $2,500 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Provide Academic Scholarships | 2018 |
| Riverlakes Community Church | $10,200 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Provide General Contributions To The Church | 2018 |
| Riverlakes Community Church | $24,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Provide Mission/outreach Programs | 2018 |
| Bakersfield College Foundation | $6,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Provide Academic Scholarships | 2017 |
| Csu Bakersfield Foundation | $16,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Provide Academic Scholarships | 2017 |
| Bakersfield College Foundation | $10,800 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Provide Academic Scholarships | 2016 |
| Csu Bakersfield Foundation | $28,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | To Provide Academic Scholarships | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 77-0472441 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 14551 TRIBUTE WAY Bakersfield, CA 93314-0000 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Skeet Varner Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Jacob Panero |
|---|---|
| Secretary | Sally Panero |
| Director | Lisa Mann |
Forms 990-PF
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