Balay Ko Foundation
Invitation OnlySanta Barbara, California · EIN 87-3998943 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$11M
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$500,000
Total assets$156.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $105,462 and $626,518.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara Rescue Mission | Santa Barbara, CA | General support | $1,783,000 |
| San Luis Obispo Non-Profit Housing Corp | San Luis Obispo, CA | General support | $1,741,285 |
| Food Bank of Santa Barbara County | Santa Barbara, CA | General support | $1,735,965 |
| Echo Shelter | Atascadero, CA | General support | $1,044,159 |
| Casa Pacifica | Camarillo, CA | General support | $626,518 |
| 5Cities Homeless Coalition | Grover Beach, CA | General support | $501,519 |
| Good Samaritan Shelter | Santa Maria, CA | General support | $500,000 |
| Mesa | Ojai, CA | General support | $500,000 |
| My Friend's Place | Hollywood, CA | General support | $500,000 |
| Salt Light Works | Visalia, CA | General support | $500,000 |
| 805 Street Outreach | San Luis Obispo, CA | General support | $350,000 |
| Slo Food Bank | San Luis Obispo, CA | General support | $300,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood | Hollywood, CA | General support | $225,000 |
| Food for Life Ministry | Chino, CA | General support | $200,000 |
| Meals That Connect | San Luis Obispo, CA | General support | $105,462 |
| Transition House | Santa Barbara, CA | General support | $100,000 |
| Veggie Rescue | Santa Ynez, CA | General support | $100,000 |
| Estero Bay Kindness Coalition | Cayucos, CA | General support | $88,200 |
| East San Gabriel Valley Coalition for the Homeless | City of Industy, CA | General support | $87,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,988,108 | 19 |
| 2023 | $7,599,902 | 16 |
| 2022 | $6,698,280 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600999349100905
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-3998943
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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