Grimm Family Education Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Bakersfield, California · EIN 27-3194151
- California
- Bakersfield
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in California
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $11KTax year 2025
- Grants made
- 3Tax year 2025
- Total assets
- $1MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
BUENA VISTA EDIBLE SCHOOLYARD PROGRAM (BVESY)BVESY HAS A PARTNERSHIP WITH BUENA VISTA ELEMENTARY PUBLIC SCHOOL LOCATED ACROSS THE STREET. THEY PROVIDE THE STUDENTS KINDERGARTEN THROUGH SIXTH GRADE WITH GARDEN AND KITCHEN LESSONS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR DURING SCHOOL HOURS. TEACHING STUDENTS WHERE FOOD COMES FROM, HOW TO SUSTAINABLY GROW, AND LIFE CYCLES IN THE GARDEN LESSONS. THE KITCHEN LESSONS TEACH THE STUDENTS KITCHEN SKILLS, HEALTHY COOKING HABITS, AND HOW TO WORK WITH OTHERS. BVESY ALSO WILL PUT ON CLASSES AFTER SCHOOL HOURS WITH THE STUDENTS AND PARENTS OF BUENA VISTA ELEMENTARY TO FURTHER PROMOTE HEALTHY EATING. THE PROGRAM HOSTS AN ANNUAL FUNDRAISER IN THE SPRINGTIME TO RAISE FUNDS AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH WITH A PLANT SALE. BVESY HAS ALSO BEEN EXPANDING ITS COMMUNITY OUTREACH HOSTING COOKING CLASSES FOR OTHERS OUTSIDE OF THE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NEARBY PUBLIC SCHOOL. BVESY IS ALSO CONTRACTING WITH OTHER SCHOOLS TO BUILD EDIBLE SCHOOLYARDS ON THEIR SITES.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield College Foundation | $6K | 2025 |
| Calm Foundation | $2.5K | 2025 |
| Arvin Little League | $2K | 2025 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (3 grants in 2025) is available with a free account.
Website: grimmeducation.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.