Private foundation · EIN 47-5550417 · San Diego, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

B Quest

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 28 grants paid, $1.8M total, median $25K. 86% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
28
$1.8M
Median grant
$25K
Stays in CA
86%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$35M

Grants paid in 2024

28 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Center for Climate IntegrityWashington, DCGeneral operating support$300K
Building Electrification Institute San DiegoSan Diego, CAGeneral operating support$250K
Climate Action CampaignSan Diego, CASupport policy action in san diego and ca$250K
MaacChula Vista, CASupport of ev access project$175K
MaacChula Vista, CASupport of next level project$150K
The Childrens InitiativeSan Diego, CAGeneral operating support$150K
San Ysidro HealthSan Diego, CAEv charger installation$81K
Bethel Ame San Diego SolarSan Diego, CASupport affordable housing project$58K
CASA FamiliarSan Ysidro, CASolar installation$50K
Sandiego350San Diego, CAGeneral operating support$50K
GofundmeorgRedwood City, CAWeather resilience fund$25K
Grid Alternatives San DiegoSan Diego, CAGeneral operating support$25K
Hammond Climate SolutionsSan Diego, CAGeneral operating support$25K
Koinonia Farm IncAmericus, GASupport solar project$25K
Miracosta College FoundationOceanside, CASupport students - housing stability$25K
Oakhurst Presbyterian ChurchDecatur, GASupport solar project$25K
Sharia's ClosetSan Diego, CAGeneral operating support$25K
Sherman Heights Community CenterSan Diego, CASupport solar project$25K
Life Services AlternativesCampbell, CASupport solar project$23K
Lands Sake IncWeston, MASupport solar project$20K
Inspiration TransportationFresno, CATo support the development of sustainable transportation to underserved communities.$19K
Regents of the University of CaliforniaOakland, CASupport climate related research$17K
Warren-Walker Promise FoundationSan Diego, CASupport the school of young entrepreneurs$10K
Northern California Land TrustBerkeley, CASupport for an emergency replacement fund$7,500
Climate Action CampaignSan Diego, CASupport the nexus san diego climate summit$5,000
Climate Action CampaignSan Diego, CAGeneral operating support$5,000
San Diego Children's DiscoveryEscondido, CASupport of nature night at the museum$5,000
Biodiversity Funders GroupSan Francisco, CAGeneral operating support$2,000

By state: California 24 · District of Columbia 1 · Georgia 2 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

B Quest is a private grantmaking foundation in San Diego, California, administered in care of Andy Ballester, tax-exempt since 2016. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does B Quest accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does B Quest give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.8M across 28 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does B Quest give?

California (24 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), Georgia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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