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B Quest is a private corporation based in SAN DIEGO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2016. The principal officer is Andy Ballester. It holds total assets of $34.6M. Annual income is reported at $16.9M. Total assets have grown from $20.1M in 2019 to $34.6M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. Partner with organizations dedicated to creating equitable community solutions for reducing carbon emissions, increasing renewable energy, and advocating for policy changes towards a zero-carbon future. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 9 states, including California, New Hampshire, Georgia. According to available records, B Quest has made 112 grants totaling $7.6M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has decreased from $3.1M in 2020 to $1.8M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $808K, with an average award of $68K. The foundation has supported 75 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, District of Columbia, New Hampshire, which account for 63% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 20 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$91K
Average Grant
$160K
Largest Grant
$993K
Based on 20 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Partner with organizations dedicated to creating equitable community solutions for reducing carbon emissions, increasing renewable energy, and advocating for policy changes towards a zero-carbon future. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 112 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, DC, NH.
B Quest has distributed a total of $7.6M across 112 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $68K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $808K.
B Quest typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. An application form is available on the foundation's website.
B Quest is headquartered in SAN DIEGO, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 20 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kara Ballester | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Andrew Ballester | Treasurer/Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$34.6M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$24.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
112
Total Giving
$7.6M
Average Grant
$68K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
75
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The WellProject Support | Hagerstown, MD | $60K | 2023 |
| Mercy HouseSupport Solar Project | Santa Ana, CA | $21K | 2023 |
| Casa FamiliarPre-development support for La Semilla Climate Resiliency Hub | San Ysidro, CA | $350K | 2023 |
| Center For Climate IntegrityGeneral Operating Support | Washington, DC | $300K | 2023 |
| Climate Action CampaignGeneral Operating Support | San Diego, CA | $255K | 2023 |
| MaacSupport of Next Level Program | Chula Vista, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| The Childrens InitiativeGeneral operating support | San Diego, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Funders Together To End HomelessnessGeneral Operating Support | Boston, MA | $58K | 2023 |
| Grid Alternatives San DiegoGeneral Operating Support | San Diego, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Regional Taskforce On The HomelessGeneral operating support | San Diego, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| La Conner Library FoundationSupport Solar Project | La Conner, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| Area Residential CareSupport Solar Project | Dubuque, IA | $25K | 2023 |
| Ekvn YefolecvlkeSupport Solar Project | Weogufka, AL | $25K | 2023 |
| Feeding GreeneSupport Solar Project | Stanardsville, VA | $25K | 2023 |
| Hammond Climate SolutionsSupport Solar Project | San Diego, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Michigan Advocacy ProgramSupport Solar Project | Ypsilanti, MI | $25K | 2023 |
| Life Services AlternativesSupport Solar Project | Campbell, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Make ProjectsGeneral Operating Support | San Diego, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Turtle Mountain Animal RescueSupport Solar Project | Rolla, ND | $25K | 2023 |
| Vernon Economic Development AssociationSupport Solar Project | Viroqua, WI | $25K | 2023 |
| Wafer Food PantrySupport Solar Project | La Crosse, WI | $25K | 2023 |
| San Ysidro HealthEV Charger Installation | San Diego, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| New Earth RecoverySupport Solar Project | Mount Vernon, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| Collectivesun Foundation IncSupport Solar Project | San Diego, CA | $18K | 2023 |
| Green New Deal HousingSupport Solar Project | Duluth, MN | $15K | 2023 |
| Manistique Community TreehouseSupport Solar Project | Detroit, MI | $15K | 2023 |
| Plymouth Area Renewable EnergySupport Solar Project | Plymouth, NH | $15K | 2023 |
| Home Start IncorporatedSupport Solar Project | San Diego, CA | $12K | 2023 |
| Sandiego350General operating support | San Diego, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Faith Baptist ChurchSupport a Solar Project | Oakland, CA | $9K | 2023 |
| Dubuque Rescue MissionSupport Solar Project | Dubuque, IA | $6K | 2023 |
| West Mason Firefighters AssociationSupport Solar Project | Shelton, WA | $6K | 2023 |
| Inspiration TransportationGeneral Operating Support | Fresno, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| San Diego Children'S DiscoverySupport of climate-related event | Escondido, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Mesa Grande Business DevelSupport partnership convening | Ramona, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Biodiversity Funders GroupGeneral Operating Support | San Francisco, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| The Children'S InitiativeTo improve San Diego's juvenile justice system | San Diego, CA | $150K | 2022 |
| Innovation Network For CommunitiesTo support an equitable building electrification strategy in San Diego, | Tamworth, NH | $150K | 2022 |
| Gofundme Impact FundTo support relief efforts of Ukraine | West Hollywood, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| MohumanTo easily and inclusively engage each other in technology and science decision-making | San Diego, CA | $100K | 2022 |
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