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Skeet Varner Foundation is a private corporation based in BAKERSFIELD, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is Elvey L Varner. It holds total assets of $947K. Annual income is reported at $637K. Total assets have grown from $140K in 2011 to $941K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of education. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and Arkansas. According to available records, Skeet Varner Foundation has made 29 grants totaling $1.3M, with a median grant of $9K. Annual giving has grown from $274K in 2021 to $690K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $502K, with an average award of $46K. The foundation has supported 21 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Arizona, Arkansas, which account for 97% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$12K
Average Grant
$69K
Largest Grant
$250K
Based on 4 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Skeet Varner Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of education. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 29 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, AZ, AR.
Skeet Varner Foundation has distributed a total of $1.3M across 29 grants. The median grant size is $9K, with an average of $46K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $502K.
Skeet Varner Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Skeet Varner Foundation is headquartered in BAKERSFIELD, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Panero | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sally Panero | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lisa Mann | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$703K
Total Assets
$941K
Fair Market Value
$1.1M
Net Worth
$941K
Grants Paid
$690K
Contributions
$102K
Net Investment Income
$22K
Distribution Amount
$62K
Total: $884K
Total Grants
29
Total Giving
$1.3M
Average Grant
$46K
Median Grant
$9K
Unique Recipients
21
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mission At Kern CountyTO PROVIDE MEALS, SHELTER, EDUCATION, AND CLOTHING TO THOSE IN NEED. | Bakersfield, CA | $502K | 2023 |
| Lauelglen Bible ChurchTO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF FULLY COMMITTED FOLLOWERS OF JESUS CHRIST. | Bakersfield, CA | $60K | 2023 |
| Radius InternationalTO 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. | Phoenix, AZ | $50K | 2023 |
| Bakersfield Pregnancy CenterTO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS IN KERN COUNTYTO MAKE HEALTHY, LIFE AFFIRMING CHOICES REGARDING PREGNANCY AND SEXUAL HEALTH. | Bakersfield, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Broom Tree RefugeTO PROVIDE GENERAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE MINISTRY | Mountain View, AR | $10K | 2023 |
| Keepers Transformation HouseASSIST AND GUIDE INDIVIDUALS THROUGH A SYSTEMATIC PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE BELIEVING, BELONGING AND BECOMING, UTILIZING CHRISTIAN VALUES AND BELIEFS. | Oildale, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| California State University Bakersfield FoundationTO ESTABLISH ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTER | Bakersfield, CA | $9K | 2023 |
| Bakersfield North Rotary FoundationTO SUPPORT CHARITIES IN THE GREATER BAKERSFIELD AREA, PARTICULARLY THOSE SERVING CHILDREN AND YOUTH, AND TO SUPPORT THE CLUB-SPONSORED INTERACT AND ROTARACT CLUBS. | Bakersfield, CA | $6K | 2023 |
| Bakersfield College FoundationTO PROVIDE ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS | Bakersfield, CA | $6K | 2023 |
| Coyote ClubTO SUPPORT AMATEUR WRESTLING. | Bakersfield, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Garden PathwaysTO PROVIDE A COMMUNAL CEREMONY OVER PRAYER FOR HOMELESSNESS, OIL, AGRICULTURE, AND THE ECONOMY. | Bakersfield, CA | $4K | 2023 |
| Bakersfield AngelsTO OFFER SUPPORT TO FOSTER CARE FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY. | Bakersfield, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Icm - D ChampnessTO SUPPORT THE GROWING NEED FOR DISCIPLESHIP IN KENYA. | Bakersfield, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Community Bible StudyO MAKE DISCIPLES OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST IN OUR COMMUNITIES THROUGH CARING, IN-DEPTH BIBLE STUDY | Colorado Springs, CO | $1K | 2023 |
| Bakersfield Prayer BreakfastTO PROVIDE A COMMUNAL CEREMONY OVER PRAYER FOR HOMELESSNESS, OIL, AGRICULTURE, AND THE ECONOMY. | Bakersfield, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| New Hope CemetaryTO PROVIDE FOR THOSE WHO LOST LOVED ONES. | Madera, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Kern County Museum FoundationTO PROVIDE INTERPRETIVE EXPERIEMCES THROUGH THE HISTORICAL OBJECTS THAT TELL STORIES ABOUT KERN COUNTY LIFE. | Bakersfield, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| Kirschenmann FoundationTO SUPPORT THE YOUTH IN KERN COUNTY BY ALLOWING THEM TO REACH THEIR INDIVIDUAL GOALS | Bakersfield, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| Teen Challenge Of Southern CaliforniaSUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOVERY AND PREVENTION PROGRAMS. | Bakersfield, CA | $2K | 2022 |
| Csu BakersfieldTO ESTABLISH ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTER | Bakersfield, CA | $250K | 2021 |
| New Hope CemeteryTO PROVIDE FOR THOSE WHO LOSSED LOVED ONES | Madera, CA | $1K | 2021 |