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Balay Ko Foundation

Santa Barbara, California  ·  EIN 873998943  ·  Private foundation

Balay Ko Foundation is a private foundation based in Santa Barbara, California. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $7.6M in grants paid and $135.9M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 43 individual grants from this funder — $21.7M awarded across 2022–2024 — including its support for faith-based (christian). Below is its full funding profile.

$7.6M
Annual giving (FY2024)
$135.9M
Total assets
43
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Balay Ko Foundation funds

Balay Ko Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on faith-based (christian), food & agriculture, housing & homelessness.

Faith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHousing & Homelessness

Populations it has supported include homeless population.

homeless population

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Balay Ko Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Dignitymoves
GENERAL SUPPORT
San Francisco, CA$3.2M2023
Food Bank of Santa Barbara
GENERAL SUPPORT
Santa Barbara, CA$3.1M2022
Transition House
GENERAL SUPPORT
Santa Barbara, CA$2.0M2024
Dignitymoves
GENERAL SUPPORT
San Francisco, CA$1.2M2022
Good Samaritan Shelter
GENERAL SUPPORT
Santa Maria, CA$1.1M2022
My Friend's Place
GENERAL SUPPORT
Hollywood, CA$1.0M2024
Salt Light Works
GENERAL SUPPORT
Visalia, CA$1.0M2024
Salt Light
GENERAL SUPPORT
Visalia, CA$830K2023
People's Self Help Housing
GENERAL SUPPORT
San Luis Obispo, CA$800K2024
Food Bank of Santa Barbara
GENERAL SUPPORT
Santa Barbara, CA$718K2023
Good Samaritan Shelter
GENERAL SUPPORT
Santa Maria, CA$650K2024
El Camino Homeless Organization
GENERAL SUPPORT
Atascadero, CA$582K2022
Center of Hollywood
GENERAL SUPPORT
Hollywood, CA$500K2024
Slo Food Bank
GENERAL SUPPORT
San Luis Obispo, CA$500K2024
Slo Food Bank
GENERAL SUPPORT
San Luis Obispo, CA$476K2022

Balay Ko Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2022$7.4M
2023$6.7M
2024$7.6M

How to apply for funding from Balay Ko Foundation

Balay Ko Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at balayko.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Balay Ko Foundation

Does Balay Ko Foundation accept grant applications?
Balay Ko Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Balay Ko Foundation fund?
Balay Ko Foundation's grants focus on faith-based (christian). Recent recipients include Dignitymoves, Food Bank of Santa Barbara, Transition House. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Balay Ko Foundation give in grants?
Balay Ko Foundation reported $7.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2024). Across all years in our data it has awarded $21.7M over 43 grants.
Where is Balay Ko Foundation located?
Balay Ko Foundation is based in Santa Barbara, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 873998943.
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About this profile. This page is built from Balay Ko Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Balay Ko Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.