Balay Ko Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Balay Ko Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Barbara, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $11.5 million in 19 grants; the typical grant was $500,000 and the largest $1.8 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$11.5 million
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$500,000
- Largest grant$1.8 million
- Assets$156 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was up from $7.6 million the year before.
47% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $6.7 million | 15 | $135 million |
| 2023 | $7.6 million | 16 | $151 million |
| 2024 | $11.5 million | 19 | $156 million |
How to apply
Balay Ko Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Balay Ko Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 19 | $11.0 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara Rescue Mission | General support | $1.8 million |
| San Luis Obispo Non-Profit Housing Corp | General support | $1.7 million |
| Food Bank of Santa Barbara County | General support | $1.7 million |
| Echo Shelter | General support | $1.0 million |
| Casa Pacifica | General support | $626,518 |
| 5CITIES Homeless Coalition | General support | $501,519 |
| Good Samaritan Shelter | General support | $500,000 |
| Mesa | General support | $500,000 |
| My Friend's Place | General support | $500,000 |
| Salt Light Works | General support | $500,000 |
| 805 Street Outreach | General support | $350,000 |
| Slo Food Bank | General support | $300,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood | General support | $225,000 |
| Food for Life Ministry | General support | $200,000 |
| Meals That Connect | General support | $105,462 |
| Transition House | General support | $100,000 |
| Veggie Rescue | General support | $100,000 |
| Estero Bay Kindness Coalition | General support | $88,200 |
| East San Gabriel Valley Coalition for the Homeless | General support | $87,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Amie Godfrey
- Scott M Godfrey
- Karen Obert
- Ethan Godfrey
Questions people ask
Does Balay Ko Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Balay Ko Foundation give?
$11.5 million in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $500,000.
Who runs Balay Ko Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Amie Godfrey (President), Scott M Godfrey (Secretary), Karen Obert (Treasurer) and Ethan Godfrey (Vice President).
What does Balay Ko Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, food and hunger and faith communities.