Bay Foundation of Morro Bay
TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP IN RESTORING, ENHANCING, AND PROTECTING THE MARINE RESOURCES AND WATERSHEDS OF MORRO BAY, ESTERO BAY, AND THE CENTRAL COAST OF CALIFORNIA.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$25.0M
+8.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
Grant Count
3
Avg Grant Size
$412K
About Bay Foundation of Morro Bay
Based on IRS filings
Bay Foundation of Morro Bay is a nonprofit organization, based in MORRO BAY, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $25.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $946K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $24,962,697 | $23,067,560 | $21,069,078 |
| Revenue | $2,825,145 | $2,345,304 | $2,833,360 |
| Expenses | $3,748,878 | $1,781,939 | $2,283,896 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $945,926 | $804,610 | $1,014,889 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Rose Foundation ($1,200,000), Community Project Support - Baywood Elementary School Water Education Progr ($20,000), Community Project Support - Guides for State Park Events ($15,024).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY PROJECT SUPPORT - BAYWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WATER EDUCATION PROGR SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA | COMMUNITY PROJECT SUPPORTING BAYWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WATER EDUCATION PROGRAM. | $20,000 |
| ROSE FOUNDATION OAKLAND, CA | CONTRACTED WITH THE ROSE FOUNDATION TO ADMINISTER/MANAGE A SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM | $1,200,000 |
| COMMUNITY PROJECT SUPPORT - GUIDES FOR STATE PARK EVENTS SACRAMENTO, CA | COMMUNITY PROJECT SUPPORTING PRINTING COSTS FOR DISCOVER MPAS ACTIVITY GUIDES FOR DISTRIBUTION AT STATE PARK EVENTS | $15,024 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM HENRY | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JASON CURTIS | VICE-PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| LEONARD MOOTHART | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| GARY RUGGERONE | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| TOM EDELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SALLY KRENN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RON MUNDS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DEANNA RICHARDS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHAUNNA SULLIVAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MELODIE GRUBBS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $108,163 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Bay Foundation of Morro Bay?
As of 2024, Bay Foundation of Morro Bay holds $25.0M in total assets with $2.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $1.2M in 2024.
Where does Bay Foundation of Morro Bay operate?
Bay Foundation of Morro Bay has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Bay Foundation of Morro Bay award?
In 2024, Bay Foundation of Morro Bay awarded 3 grants totaling $1.2M — an average of about $412K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Bay Foundation of Morro Bay's EIN?
Bay Foundation of Morro Bay's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0215847. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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