Baja Bound Foundation Inc
Baja Bound Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in San Diego, California. Its 2024 filing reports $21,200 in grants to 15 organizations, and says it held the Crossing South Festival to raise money for Baja-based nonprofits, mainly orphanages and scholarship funds.
Baja Bound Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Baja Bound Foundation Inc gave $21K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $21,200
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- Average grant
- $1,413
- Median grant
- $1,200
- Total assets
- $194
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Baja Bound Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2305 Historic Decatur Rd 100, San Diego, CA 92106
Phone: (619) 944-4662
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Baja Bound Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Far Reaching Ministries Inc DBA Bethesda Teaching Ministry ($5K). Together the top 10 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in California. The foundation’s filing says its fundraiser raised money for Baja-based nonprofits, mainly orphanages and scholarship funds.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Baja Bound Foundation Inc gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Far Reaching Ministries Inc DBA Bethesda Teaching Ministry El Cajon, CA | To Support the Organization's Charity Purpose | $5,000 |
| Smart Border Coalition San Diego, CA | To Support the Organization's Charity Purpose | $2,100 |
| La Mision Childrens Fund San Diego, CA | To Support the Organization's Charity Purpose | $2,000 |
| Voice of San Diego San Diego, CA | To Support the Organization's Charity Purpose | $1,500 |
| Wildcoast Del Mar, CA | To Support the Organization's Charity Purpose | $1,500 |
| International Community Foundation National City, CA | To Support the Organization's Charity Purpose | $1,500 |
| Genesis International Orphanage Foundation Chula Vista, CA | To Support the Organization's Charity Purpose | $1,500 |
| Amor Ministries Inc San Diego, CA | To Support the Organization's Charity Purpose | $1,200 |
| Door of Faith Ministries Chula Vista, CA | To Support the Organization's Charity Purpose | $1,000 |
| Project Amigo Novato, CA | To Support the Organization's Charity Purpose | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $194 | $54,963 | $54,769 | $21,200 | 15 | $29,805 | $599 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Baja Bound Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $599 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes a fundraiser for Baja-based nonprofits, mainly orphanages and scholarship funds. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include supporting vulnerable children in Baja California, assisting at-risk children in Baja, providing educational opportunities for students in Mexico, and addressing community needs such as shelter, food insecurity, and access to education. Other 2024 recipients describe missions involving coastal and marine conservation, cross-border community investment, and investigative journalism and civic participation in the San Diego region. These are the recipients’ stated missions, not a mission statement for the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $21,200 through 15 grants. Grants ranged from $400 to $5,000, with a median of $1,200. Among the largest were $5,000 to Far Reaching Ministries Inc. DBA Bethesda Teaching Ministry; $2,100 to Smart Border Coalition; and $2,000 to La Mision Childrens Fund. It also gave $1,500 each to Voice of San Diego, Wildcoast, International Community Foundation, and Genesis International Orphanage Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John Morton as chairman, Jennifer Hill as treasurer, and Geoffrey Hill as secretary.
Baja Bound Foundation Inc is led by John Morton, Chairman on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Morton
Chairman
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Geoffrey Hill
Secretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Jennifer Hill
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Baja Bound Foundation Inc
How much does Baja Bound Foundation Inc give each year?
Baja Bound Foundation Inc gave $21K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Baja Bound Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Baja Bound Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,200, and its average grant was $1,413, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Baja Bound Foundation Inc give grants?
Baja Bound Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (5 grants) and Chula Vista, CA (2 grants).
Does Baja Bound Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Baja Bound Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Organization's Charity Purpose" (15 grants).
Who are Baja Bound Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Baja Bound Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Far Reaching Ministries Inc DBA Bethesda Teaching Ministry ($5,000), Smart Border Coalition ($2,100) and La Mision Childrens Fund ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Baja Bound Foundation Inc?
Baja Bound Foundation Inc reported $194 in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $30K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $599 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Baja Bound Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing describes a fundraiser for Baja-based nonprofits, mainly orphanages and scholarship funds. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Baja Bound Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Baja Bound Foundation Inc's EIN?
Baja Bound Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-2297124. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does Baja Bound Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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