The Belay Foundation
Historical FunderKetchum, Idaho · EIN 77-0537819 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $47,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2023):
| Contact | ROBERT W RENIERS JR |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 6559, KETCHUM ID 83340 |
| Phone | 2085782249 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS |
| Deadlines | NOVEMBER 15 |
| Restrictions | EDUCATION AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE |
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
90% of grants went outside Idaho.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belay Fund | Ketchum, ID | Support operations | $2,143,066 |
| Cos Foundation | Visalia, CA | Support operations | $47,000 |
| Visalia Education Foundation | Visalia, CA | Support operations | $47,000 |
| Parenting Network Family Resource C | Visalia, CA | Support operations | $45,000 |
| Fresno Pacific University | Fresno, CA | Support operations | $30,000 |
| Friends of the Tulare County Librar | Visalia, CA | Support operations | $28,000 |
| Imagineu Museum | Visalia, CA | Support operations | $25,000 |
| California Farmworker Foundation | Delano, CA | Support operations | $25,000 |
| Friends of Scicon | Springville, CA | Support operations | $20,000 |
| Foodlink for Tulare County | Exeter, CA | Support operations | $10,000 |
| Sequoia Riverlands Trust | Visalia, CA | Support operations | $7,000 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($160,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,587,066 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Nov 10, 2024 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202423159349100207
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 77-0537819
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.