Living Peace Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Living Peace Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Barbara, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.7 million in 7 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $7.6 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$7.7 million
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$7.6 million
- Assets$1,750
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2024 was up from $923,394 the year before.
71% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $923,394 | 22 | $8.0 million |
| 2024 | $7.7 million | 7 | $1,750 |
How to apply
Living Peace 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $7.6 million |
| California | 4 | $90,750 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $25,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $13,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust | General support | $7.6 million |
| The Ecology Center | Unrestricted | $35,750 |
| Hospice of Santa Barbara Inc | Unrestricted donation | $25,000 |
| Positively Kai Foundation | General donation | $25,000 |
| El Sol Foundation | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Aspen Center for Environmental Studies | Unrestricted | $13,500 |
| Girls Inc of Carpinteria | General donation | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kelly Hallman
- James Hallman
- Jeff Berkus
- Wendy Read
Questions people ask
Does Living Peace Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Living Peace Foundation give?
$7.7 million in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Living Peace Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kelly Hallman (Chair & President), James Hallman (Cfo/Secretary), Jeff Berkus (Director) and Wendy Read (Director).