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Bytelaunch Foundation

Preselected recipients only Mission Viejo, California · EIN 464002747

Bytelaunch Foundation is a private foundation in Mission Viejo, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $5,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $1,200. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $4,713 the year before.

60% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$4,7134$94,461
2024$5,0005$162,999

How to apply

Bytelaunch 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Bytelaunch Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California5$5,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
San Diego Zoo
San Diego, CA
Charitable support$1,200
Aquarium of the Pacific
Long Beach, CA
Charitable support$1,000
Surfrider Foundation
San Clemente, CA
Charitable support$1,000
Child Creativity Lab
Santa Ana, CA
Charitable support$900
Earthroots Field School
Trabuco Canyon, CA
Charitable support$900

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Bytelaunch Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Bytelaunch Foundation give?

$5,000 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.

Who runs Bytelaunch Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Michael Craig (Ceo) and Jhoanna Craig (Secretary).

What does Bytelaunch Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly animals.

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