Living Peace Foundation

SANTA BARBARA, CA EIN: 26-3973882 Website

Living Peace Foundation is a private operating foundation based in Santa Barbara, California, established in 2009. The organization is also known as the Center for Living Peace and the Orange County Center for Living Peace Foundation. It operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to supporting programs, research, and educational initiatives focused on inner peace and its broader impact on society and the world.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2K

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$7.7M

+678.8% YoY

Grant Count

-68.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$1.1M

+2347.8% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Mission Statement: In partnership with innovative thinkers and doers, the foundation supports evidence-based curricula, cutting-edge research, and transformative practicum focused on the embodied experience of inner peace and its impact on the world.

Core Values: The foundation is inspired by leaders who advance change through collaboration, compassion, courage, and creativity. It believes that a culture of living peace is possible when these values are upheld.

Program Areas:

Programs and classes designed for inner work and development
Peace making and effective communication
Safeguarding the environment
Arts and culture
Wellness initiatives
Transformative retreats and experiences

Grantmaking

The foundation made grants totaling $923,394 in 2023, including:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation operates primarily in California, with particular presence in Santa Barbara and Orange County. Grant recipients have included both local and national organizations.

Grant Distribution by State

New York $7.9M (74%)

California $1.7M (16%)

Colorado $460K (4%)

Delaware $326K (3%)

District of Columbia $211K (2%)

Utah $100K (1%)

Hawaii $25K (0%)

Texas $1K (0%)

States

California Colorado District of Columbia Delaware Hawaii New York Texas Utah

Cities

AspenCamarilloCarbondaleCarpenteriaGarden CityIrvineKellerLaurelLos AngelesLos OlivosNew YorkNewport BeachOjaiPaiaPurchaseSan Juan CapistranoSanta AnaSanta BarbaraSnowmass VillageWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2023:

Total Assets: $7,623,012
Total Revenue: $1,329,564
Total Expenses: $1,000,808
Total Liabilities: $92
Total Giving: $923,394

Tax Status: Tax-exempt since June 2009. Designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are tax-deductible.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,750	$7,623,012	$7,294,714
Revenue	$166,211	$1,329,564	$1,069,342
Expenses	$7,787,401	$1,000,808	$521,419
Qualifying Distributions	$7,762,058	$965,461	$508,640
Net Investment Income	$143,537	$127,123	$63,889
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 7 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

90 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust ($7,605,028), The Ecology Center ($35,750), Hospice of Santa Barbara Inc ($25,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ASPEN CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES ASPEN, CO	UNRESTRICTED	$13,500
EL SOL FOUNDATION SANTA ANA, CA	UNRESTRICTED	$20,000
GIRLS INC OF CARPINTERIA CARPENTERIA, CA	GENERAL DONATION	$10,000
HOSPICE OF SANTA BARBARA INC SANTA BARBARA, CA	UNRESTRICTED DONATION	$25,000
THE ECOLOGY CENTER SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA	UNRESTRICTED	$35,750
POSITIVELY KAI FOUNDATION PAIA, HI	GENERAL DONATION	$25,000
MORGAN STANLEY GLOBAL IMPACT FUNDING TRUST PURCHASE, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$7,605,028

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Kelly Hallman (also listed as Kelly Thornton Hallman): Founder & Board President
Amanda Grant: Principal Officer

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
KELLY HALLMAN	CHAIR & PRESIDENT	1	—
JAMES HALLMAN	CFO/SECRETARY	1	—
JEFF BERKUS	DIRECTOR	1	—
WENDY READ	DIRECTOR	1	—

Contact Information

Address: 111 E Victoria St, 2nd Floor Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Alternative Address: 200 E Carrillo St, Suite 300 Santa Barbara, CA 93101

EIN: 26-3973882

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Recreation & Sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Living Peace Foundation fund?

**Mission Statement:** In partnership with innovative thinkers and doers, the foundation supports evidence-based curricula, cutting-edge research, and transformative practicum focused on the embodied experience of inner peace and its impact on the world. **Core Values:** The foundation is inspired by leaders who advance change through collaboration, compassion, courage, and creativity. It believes that a culture of living peace is possible when these values are upheld. **Program Areas:** • Prog…

How do I apply for a grant from Living Peace Foundation?

**Recent Grant Activity (2023):** The foundation made grants totaling $923,394 in 2023, including: • Aquarius Water Experience Foundation: $250,000 (General Donation) • Oceana: $80,000 (General Donation) The foundation supports organizations aligned with its mission of inner peace development and environmental stewardship.

Where does Living Peace Foundation make grants?

The foundation operates primarily in California, with particular presence in Santa Barbara and Orange County. Grant recipients have included both local and national organizations.