Bakala Foundation USA
Accepts applications
Bakala Foundation USA is a private foundation in Greenville, South Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $100,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$100,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$41.0 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.9 million the year before.
100% 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 | $1.9 million | 1 | $38.8 million |
| 2024 | $100,000 | 1 | $41.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Grants Administration Committee Bak 355 S Main Street Suite 904, Greenville, SC 29601 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (864) 242-8204 |
| What to submit | Applicants for scholarship awards shall be required to submit such application forms and supporting materials as the foundation may deem appropriate. The scholarship application, in addition to completion of the form itself, requests the applicant obtain one letter of recommendation, which will speak to the applicant's academic achievements and performance, to be sent directly to the foundation. The applicant is also required to submit an essay (limited to 500 words) detailing the applicant's intention to leverage the scholarship award to attend a top academic institution. |
| Restrictions | The size and number of scholarship award(s) are determined on a case-by-case basis by the foundation. |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Givedirectly Inc | General support | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marshall Winn
- Iva Baranova
- William Keen
- Eleanor W Nordholm
- John R Wigington
Questions people ask
Does Bakala Foundation USA accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Bakala Foundation USA give?
$100,000 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Bakala Foundation USA?
Its 2024 filing lists Marshall Winn (President/Director), Iva Baranova (Secretary/Treasurer/Director), William Keen (Director) and Eleanor W Nordholm (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.