Bakala Foundation USA
Historical FunderGreenville, South Carolina · EIN 84-1741277 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100,000 and $100,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | GRANTS ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE BAK |
|---|---|
| Address | 355 S MAIN STREET SUITE 904, GREENVILLE SC 29601 |
| Phone | 8642428204 |
| Form and materials | APPLICANTS FOR SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS SHALL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT SUCH APPLICATION FORMS AND SUPPORTING MATERIALS AS THE FOUNDATION MAY DEEM APPROPRIATE. THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION, IN ADDITION TO COMPLETION OF THE FORM ITSELF, REQUESTS THE APPLICANT OBTAIN ONE LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION, WHICH WILL SPEAK TO THE APPLICANT'S ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE, TO BE SENT DIRECTLY TO THE FOUNDATION. THE APPLICANT IS ALSO REQUIRED TO SUBMIT AN ESSAY (LIMITED TO 500 WORDS) DETAILING THE APPLICANT'S INTENTION TO LEVERAGE THE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD TO ATTEND A TOP ACADEMIC INSTITUTION. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | THE SIZE AND NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIP AWARD(S) ARE DETERMINED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS BY THE FOUNDATION. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside South Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Givedirectly Inc | New York, NY | General support | $100,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $100,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $1,900,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523179349100017
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-1741277
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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