Bourns Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 95-6044472
Foundation Overview
Based in Riverside, CA, Bourns Foundation has awarded 74 grants totaling $2,711,331 to organizations in California. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $214,468, with a median award of $5,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
4 of 9 recipients (44%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
100% 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 Riverside (58%), Redlands (23%), Jurupa Valley (3%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 28% decrease over 7 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (67%). 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 Bourns 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Sierra University | $5,142 | Riverside, CA, US | Payments 4 Of 5 For Stem Scholarship Endowment Consisting Of 21 Shares Of Analog Devices Stock With A Tax Basis Of $49, And A Fair Market Value Of $5,142 Donated On 10/26/2025. | 2024 |
| The Uc Riverside Foundation | $2,000 | Riverside, CA, US | Funding For Highlander Invitational, The Inland Empire's Premier Stem Competition & Ucr's Official Science Olympiad Invitational. The Tournament's Goal Is To Drive Engagement In Stem Education By Fostering Youth Engagement With The Sciences. | 2024 |
| Riverside Community Services Foundation | $10,000 | Riverside, CA, US | Gala Sponsorship For The City Of Riverside Parks, Recreation And Community Services Department | 2024 |
| Science & Technology Education Partnership | $15,000 | Riverside, CA, US | Funding For Various Annual Programs Including Stepcon Student Conference To Inspire Students To Pursue Careers In Stem. | 2024 |
| Cavalry Christian School | $25,754 | Pacific Palisades, CA, US | Funding To Re-establish Stem Programs For The School After Being Impacted By The Palisades Fires Consisting Of 110 Shares Of Analog Devices Stock With A Tax Basis Of $256, And A Fair Market Value Of $25,754 Donated On 08/15/2025. | 2024 |
| Riverside Community College District Foundation | $5,000 | Riverside, CA, US | Funding For Moreno Valley College School Of Public Safety Comfort K9 Program | 2024 |
| Riverside Stem Academy Foundation | $5,000 | Riverside, CA, US | Funding For Stem Projects/inventions By Students | 2024 |
| Oak Valley College | $5,000 | Rialto, CA, US | Payment 1 Out Of 3 For $15,000 Scholarship | 2024 |
| Riverside Community Services Foundation | $3,877 | Riverside, CA, US | Final Payment For The Naming Sponsor Of The Bourns Family Youth Innovation Center | 2024 |
| La Sierra University | $5,715 | Riverside, CA, US | Payments 3 Of 5 For Stem Scholarship Endowment Consisting Of 25 Shares Of Analog Devices Stock With A Tax Basis Of $58, And A Fair Market Value Of $5,715 Donated On 9/30/2024. | 2023 |
| Riverside Community Services Foundation | $169,171 | Riverside, CA, US | Payment 5 Out Of 5 As The Naming Sponsor For The Bourns Family Youth Innovation Center Consisting Of 740 Shares Of Analog Devices Stock With A Tax Basis Of $1,725, And A Fair Market Value Of $169,171 Donated On 9/30/2024. | 2023 |
| Riverside City Firefighters Foundation | $2,000 | Riverside, CA, US | Funding For The Development Of The Riverside Junior Firefighters Program | 2023 |
| Lucille Packard Foundation For Children's Health | $50,665 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Payment For Pediatric Rehabilitation Program For Chronic Pain Patients Consisting Of 255 Shares Of Analog Devices Stock With A Tax Basis Of $595, And A Fair Market Value Of $50,665 Donated On 12/26/2023 | 2023 |
| The Uc Riverside Foundation | $10,317 | Riverside, CA, US | Funding For Ecocar Ev Challenge For Engineering Students Consisting Of 53 Shares Of Analog Devices Stock With A Tax Basis Of $124, And A Fair Market Value Of $10,317 Donated On 4/3/2024 | 2023 |
| Uc Irvine Foundation | $50,675 | Irvine, CA, US | Funding For The Thomas E. Ahlering Endowed Research & Education Fund For Excellence In Urologic Oncology Consisting Of 262 Shares Of Analog Devices Stock With A Tax Basis Of $611, And A Fair Market Value Of $50,675 Donated On 4/5/2024 | 2023 |
| Riverside Community Services Foundation | $10,000 | Riverside, CA, US | Gala Sponsorship For The City Of Riverside Parks, Recreation And Community Services Department | 2023 |
| Martin Luther King High School | $3,000 | Riversdie, CA, US | Support For Martin Luther King High School's Robotics/engineering Program. | 2023 |
| California Baptist University | $51,437 | Riverside, CA, US | Payments 2 Of 5 For Stem Scholarship Endowment Consisting Of 225 Shares Of Analog Devices Stock With A Tax Basis Of $524, And A Fair Market Value Of $51,437 Donated On 9/30/2024. | 2023 |
| Pepperdine University | $72,529 | Malibu, CA, US | Funding For The Nicole Jane Macbeth Hill Memorial Heidelberg Scholarship For Study Abroad Program Consisting Of 315 Shares Of Analog Devices Stock With A Tax Basis Of $734, And A Fair Market Value Of $72,529 Donated On 10/10/2024 | 2023 |
| Inland Empire Waterkeeper | $2,500 | Riverside, CA, US | Funding For River Kats Program: Kid's Activism Together With Science | 2023 |
| La Sierra University | $5,715 | Riverside, CA, US | Payments 3 Of 5 For Stem Scholarship Endowment Consisting Of 25 Shares Of Analog Devices Stock With A Tax Basis Of $58, And A Fair Market Value Of $5,715 Donated On 9/30/2024. | 2023 |
| Riverside Community Services Foundation | $169,171 | Riverside, CA, US | Payment 5 Out Of 5 As The Naming Sponsor For The Bourns Family Youth Innovation Center Consisting Of 740 Shares Of Analog Devices Stock With A Tax Basis Of $1,725, And A Fair Market Value Of $169,171 Donated On 9/30/2024. | 2023 |
| Riverside City Firefighters Foundation | $2,000 | Riverside, CA, US | Funding For The Development Of The Riverside Junior Firefighters Program | 2023 |
| Lucille Packard Foundation For Children's Health | $50,665 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Payment For Pediatric Rehabilitation Program For Chronic Pain Patients Consisting Of 255 Shares Of Analog Devices Stock With A Tax Basis Of $595, And A Fair Market Value Of $50,665 Donated On 12/26/2023 | 2023 |
| The Uc Riverside Foundation | $10,317 | Riverside, CA, US | Funding For Ecocar Ev Challenge For Engineering Students Consisting Of 53 Shares Of Analog Devices Stock With A Tax Basis Of $124, And A Fair Market Value Of $10,317 Donated On 4/3/2024 | 2023 |
| Uc Irvine Foundation | $50,675 | Irvine, CA, US | Funding For The Thomas E. Ahlering Endowed Research & Education Fund For Excellence In Urologic Oncology Consisting Of 262 Shares Of Analog Devices Stock With A Tax Basis Of $611, And A Fair Market Value Of $50,675 Donated On 4/5/2024 | 2023 |
| Riverside Community Services Foundation | $10,000 | Riverside, CA, US | Gala Sponsorship For The City Of Riverside Parks, Recreation And Community Services Department | 2023 |
| Martin Luther King High School | $3,000 | Riversdie, CA, US | Support For Martin Luther King High School's Robotics/engineering Program. | 2023 |
| California Baptist University | $51,437 | Riverside, CA, US | Payments 2 Of 5 For Stem Scholarship Endowment Consisting Of 225 Shares Of Analog Devices Stock With A Tax Basis Of $524, And A Fair Market Value Of $51,437 Donated On 9/30/2024. | 2023 |
| Pepperdine University | $72,529 | Malibu, CA, US | Funding For The Nicole Jane Macbeth Hill Memorial Heidelberg Scholarship For Study Abroad Program Consisting Of 315 Shares Of Analog Devices Stock With A Tax Basis Of $734, And A Fair Market Value Of $72,529 Donated On 10/10/2024 | 2023 |
| Inland Empire Waterkeeper | $2,500 | Riverside, CA, US | Funding For River Kats Program: Kid's Activism Together With Science | 2023 |
| La Sierra University | $10,347 | Riverside, CA, US | Payments 1 & 2 Of 5 For Stem Scholarship Endowment Consisting Of 55 Shares Of Analog Devices Stock With A Tax Basis Of $128, And A Fair Market Value Of $10,347 Donated On 4/13/2023. | 2022 |
| Riverside Community Services Foundation | $214,468 | Riverside, CA, US | Payment 4 Out Of 5 As The Naming Sponsor For The Bourns Family Youth Innovation Center Consisting Of 1,140 Shares Of Analog Devices Stock With A Tax Basis Of $2,658, And A Fair Market Value Of $214,468 Donated On 4/13/2023. | 2022 |
| Rogo Ministries | $10,000 | Riverside, CA, US | Purchase Of Stem Related Equipment For Phase 4 Of Development Of The Hill Community Center For Disadvantaged Youths In San Bernadino. | 2022 |
| The Tom Wathen Center | $1,000 | Jurupa Valley, CA, US | Funding For The "Inspiration Through Aviation" Program To Facilitate Stem Learning. | 2022 |
| California Baptist University | $5,000 | Riverside, CA, US | Support For The 2023-2024 Competitive Season For The First Lego League. | 2022 |
| University Of Redlands | $5,000 | Redlands, CA, US | Payment 4 Out Of 5 For The University Of Redlands: The Bourns Foundation Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Computer Science Youth Of Organization | $1,500 | Riverside, CA, US | Stem Learning Support. | 2022 |
| Mariners Elementary Pta | $2,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Support For Mariners Elementary School's Inaugural Steam Fest. | 2022 |
| California Baptist University | $50,996 | Riverside, CA, US | Payments 1 Of 5 For Stem Scholarship Endowment Consisting Of 280 Shares Of Analog Devices Stock With A Tax Basis Of $653, And A Fair Market Value Of $50,996 Donated On 11/30/2023. | 2022 |
| La Sierra University | $10,347 | Riverside, CA, US | Payments 1 & 2 Of 5 For Stem Scholarship Endowment Consisting Of 55 Shares Of Analog Devices Stock With A Tax Basis Of $128, And A Fair Market Value Of $10,347 Donated On 4/13/2023. | 2022 |
| Riverside Community Services Foundation | $214,468 | Riverside, CA, US | Payment 4 Out Of 5 As The Naming Sponsor For The Bourns Family Youth Innovation Center Consisting Of 1,140 Shares Of Analog Devices Stock With A Tax Basis Of $2,658, And A Fair Market Value Of $214,468 Donated On 4/13/2023. | 2022 |
| Rogo Ministries | $10,000 | Riverside, CA, US | Purchase Of Stem Related Equipment For Phase 4 Of Development Of The Hill Community Center For Disadvantaged Youths In San Bernadino. | 2022 |
| The Tom Wathen Center | $1,000 | Jurupa Valley, CA, US | Funding For The "Inspiration Through Aviation" Program To Facilitate Stem Learning. | 2022 |
| California Baptist University | $5,000 | Riverside, CA, US | Support For The 2023-2024 Competitive Season For The First Lego League. | 2022 |
| University Of Redlands | $5,000 | Redlands, CA, US | Payment 4 Out Of 5 For The University Of Redlands: The Bourns Foundation Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Computer Science Youth Of Organization | $1,500 | Riverside, CA, US | Stem Learning Support. | 2022 |
| Mariners Elementary Pta | $2,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Support For Mariners Elementary School's Inaugural Steam Fest. | 2022 |
| California Baptist University | $50,996 | Riverside, CA, US | Payments 1 Of 5 For Stem Scholarship Endowment Consisting Of 280 Shares Of Analog Devices Stock With A Tax Basis Of $653, And A Fair Market Value Of $50,996 Donated On 11/30/2023. | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Greater Redlands-riverside | $2,000 | Redlands, CA, US | Family Support Program | 2021 |
| University Of Redlands | $5,000 | Redlands, CA, US | Payment 3 Out Of 5 For The University Of Redlands: The Bourns Foundation Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| Riverside Community Services Foundation | $199,530 | Riverside, CA, US | Payment 3 Out Of 5 As The Naming Sponsor For The Bourns Family Youth Innovation Center Consisting Of 1,411 Shares Of Analog Devices Stock With A Tax Basis Of $3,290, A Book Value Of $218,298 And A Fair Market Value Of $199,530 Donated On 9/29/22. Book Value Was Determined Using Trading Prices Published By Public Stock Exchanges. | 2021 |
| Boy Scouts Of America Ca Ie Council | $2,000 | Redlands, CA, US | 2022 Stem Day Camp And Expo | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Greater Redlands-riverside | $2,000 | Redlands, CA, US | Family Support Program | 2021 |
| University Of Redlands | $5,000 | Redlands, CA, US | Payment 3 Out Of 5 For The University Of Redlands: The Bourns Foundation Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| Riverside Community Services Foundation | $199,530 | Riverside, CA, US | Payment 3 Out Of 5 As The Naming Sponsor For The Bourns Family Youth Innovation Center Consisting Of 1,411 Shares Of Analog Devices Stock With A Tax Basis Of $3,290, A Book Value Of $218,298 And A Fair Market Value Of $199,530 Donated On 9/29/22. Book Value Was Determined Using Trading Prices Published By Public Stock Exchanges. | 2021 |
| Boy Scouts Of America Ca Ie Council | $2,000 | Redlands, CA, US | 2022 Stem Day Camp And Expo | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Greater Redlands-riverside | $2,000 | Redlands, CA, US | Family Support Program | 2021 |
| University Of Redlands | $5,000 | Redlands, CA, US | Payment 3 Out Of 5 For The University Of Redlands: The Bourns Foundation Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| Riverside Community Services Foundation | $199,530 | Riverside, CA, US | Payment 3 Out Of 5 As The Naming Sponsor For The Bourns Family Youth Innovation Center Consisting Of 1,411 Shares Of Analog Devices Stock With A Tax Basis Of $3,290, A Book Value Of $218,298 And A Fair Market Value Of $199,530 Donated On 9/29/22. Book Value Was Determined Using Trading Prices Published By Public Stock Exchanges. | 2021 |
| Boy Scouts Of America Ca Ie Council | $2,000 | Redlands, CA, US | 2022 Stem Day Camp And Expo | 2021 |
| Boy Scouts Of America Ca Ie Council | $1,000 | Redlands, CA, US | 2021 Stem Day Camp And Expo | 2020 |
| Riverside Community Services Foundation | $212,954 | Riverside, CA, US | 2 Out Of 5 Payments As The Naming Sponsor For The Bourns Family Youth Innovation Center Consisting Of 1,246 Shares Of Analog Devices Stock With A Tax Basis Of $2,905 And A Fair Market Value Of $212,954 Donated On 10/15/21 | 2020 |
| University Of Redlands | $5,000 | Redlands, CA, US | Payment 2 Out Of 5 For The University Of Redlands: The Bourns Foundation Endowed Scholarship Fund | 2020 |
| American Red Cross Riverside County | $5,000 | Riverside, CA, US | El Dorado Fire Relief | 2019 |
| Boy Scouts Of America Ca Ie Council | $1,000 | Redlands, CA, US | 2020 Stem Day Camp And Expo | 2019 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Greater Redlands-riverside | $5,000 | Redlands, CA, US | Family Support Program | 2019 |
| Riverside Community College District Foundation | $10,000 | Riverside, CA, US | Grant #5 Out Of 5 For The Bourns Foundation Endowed Stem Scholarship | 2019 |
| Riverside Community Services Foundation | $200,000 | Riverside, CA, US | 1 Out Of 5 Payments As The Naming Sponsor For The Bourns Family Youth Innovation Center | 2019 |
| University Of Redlands | $5,000 | Redlands, CA, US | Payment 1 Out Of 5 For The University Of Redlands: The Bourns Foundation Endowed Scholarship Fund | 2019 |
| Boy Scouts Of America Ca Ie Council | $1,000 | Redlands, CA, US | Youth Program | 2017 |
| California Baptist University | $4,000 | Riverside, CA, US | Scholarship Endowment | 2017 |
| Riverside Community College Foundat | $10,000 | Riverside, CA, US | Scholarship Endowment | 2017 |
| Uc Riverside Foundation | $92,374 | Riverside, CA, US | Scholarship Endowment | 2017 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 95-6044472 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 1200 COLUMBIA AVE Riverside, CA 92507-2129 |
Key People (10)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Bourns Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director | Linda Bourns Hill |
|---|---|
| Director | Colleen D Butler |
| Director | Anita Bourns Macbeth |
| Director | Denise Bourns Moyles |
| Vice President | Gordon L Bourns |
Forms 990-PF
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- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
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