Sweet Bay Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sweet Bay Foundation is a private foundation in Irvine, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $30,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$30,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$614,708
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $25,000 the year before.
20% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $35,500 | 15 | $600,937 |
| 2024 | $25,000 | 11 | $706,706 |
| 2025 | $30,000 | 11 | $614,708 |
How to apply
Sweet Bay 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.
What Sweet Bay Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | $26,750 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $750 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jserra Catholic High School | Undesignated | $5,000 |
| St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church | Undesignated | $4,125 |
| Loyola High School | Undesignated | $4,000 |
| Sage School | Undesignated | $3,500 |
| St John Neumann Church | Undesignated | $2,500 |
| Individual | Undesignated | $2,500 |
| Best Buddies International | Undesignated | $2,500 |
| Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation | Undesignated | $2,500 |
| St Therese of Carmel Catholic Churc | Undesignated | $2,125 |
| University of Virginia | Undesignated | $750 |
| University of California | Undesignated | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Louis T Moore Jr
- Marianna Moore
- Christopher Housen
- Damien Moore
- Teresa Edmonds
Questions people ask
Does Sweet Bay Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sweet Bay Foundation give?
$30,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Sweet Bay Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Louis T Moore Jr (President), Marianna Moore (Director), Christopher Housen (Director) and Damien Moore (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Sweet Bay Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.