Sweet Bay Foundation
Invitation OnlyIrvine, California · EIN 33-0776397 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $4,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
22% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jserra Catholic High School | San Juan Capistrano, CA | Undesignated | $5,000 |
| St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church | North Hollywood, CA | Undesignated | $4,125 |
| Loyola High School | Los Angeles, CA | Undesignated | $4,000 |
| Sage School | Newport Coast, CA | Undesignated | $3,500 |
| St John Neumann Church | Irvine, CA | Undesignated | $2,500 |
| Best Buddies International | Miami, FL | Undesignated | $2,500 |
| Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Undesignated | $2,500 |
| University of Virginia | Charlottesville, VA | Undesignated | $750 |
| University of California | Berkeley, CA | Undesignated | $500 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($4,625). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,000 | 11 |
| 2024 | $25,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $35,500 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631269349101943
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 33-0776397
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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