Living Peace Foundation
The Living Peace Foundation is a private foundation based in Santa Barbara, California. It says it provides grants and support to people and projects that advance compassion, collaboration, and living peace.
Living Peace Foundation at a glance
In short: Living Peace Foundation gave $7.7M across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $1.1M), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,734,278
- +678.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -68.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,104,897
- +2347.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $1,750
- -100.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (98% 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 Living Peace Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 200 E Carrillo Street 300, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-7141
Phone: (805) 962-9175
Website: https://livingpeace.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Living Peace Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust ($7.6M). Together the top 7 received $7.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
90 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 90 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in California. In 2024, recipients in New York accounted for 98% of grant dollars, California 1%, and Hawaii and Colorado each less than 1% as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Living Peace Foundation gives
- Giving grew 839% from 2021 to 2024. 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $474K (2022) to $7.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $7.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Purchase, NY | General Support | $7,605,028 |
| The Ecology Center San Juan Capistrano, CA | Unrestricted | $35,750 |
| Hospice of Santa Barbara Inc Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted Donation | $25,000 |
| Positively Kai Foundation Paia, HI | General Donation | $25,000 |
| El Sol Foundation Santa Ana, CA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Aspen Center for Environmental Studies Aspen, CO | Unrestricted | $13,500 |
| Girls Inc of Carpinteria Carpenteria, CA | General Donation | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,750 | $166,211 | $7,787,401 | $7,734,278 | 7 | $7,762,058 | $143,537 |
| 2023 | $7,623,012 | $1,329,564 | $1,000,808 | $993,044 | 22 | $965,461 | $127,123 |
| 2022 | $7,294,714 | $1,069,342 | $521,419 | $473,870 | 20 | $508,640 | $63,889 |
| 2021 | $7,259,063 | $5,000,012 | $851,868 | $823,700 | 16 | $850,918 | $12 |
| 2020 | $3,114,330 | $3,000,250 | $730,411 | $701,974 | 25 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports work that advances compassion, collaboration, and living peace. Its stated core initiatives are inner work and development; peace making and effective communication; safeguarding the environment; and arts and culture. Its 2024 filing describes direct charitable activities as programs and classes in these areas, offered daily except Monday.
The foundation says its partners and grantees provide programming and events that build community and communicate compassion and principles of peace. Examples of grantees’ work include Hospice of Santa Barbara’s support for people facing life-threatening illness or grief, Positively Kai Foundation’s work inspiring young people through ocean experiences, and Aspen Center for Environmental Studies’ programming to foster lifelong commitment to the Earth.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported seven grants totaling $7,734,278. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $7,605,028, with a median of $25,000. The largest grant, $7,605,028, went to Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust for general support. The trust describes itself as a public charity that sponsors a donor-advised fund program.
Other reported 2024 grants included $35,750 to The Ecology Center for unrestricted support; $25,000 to Hospice of Santa Barbara for an unrestricted donation; $25,000 to Positively Kai Foundation for a general donation; $20,000 to El Sol Foundation for unrestricted support; $13,500 to Aspen Center for Environmental Studies for unrestricted support; and $10,000 to Girls Inc. of Carpinteria for a general donation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kelly Hallman as chair and president, James Hallman as CFO and secretary, and Jeff Berkus and Wendy Read as directors. The foundation’s website identifies Kelly Thornton Hallman as its founder, board chair, and “Director of Fun.”
Living Peace Foundation is led by Kelly Hallman, Chair & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kelly Hallman
Chair & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Berkus
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Read
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Hallman
CFO & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Living Peace Foundation
How much does Living Peace Foundation give each year?
Living Peace Foundation gave $7.7M across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $993K across 22 grants.
What is Living Peace Foundation's typical grant size?
Living Peace Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $1,104,897, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Living Peace Foundation give grants?
Living Peace Foundation gives mostly in New York: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Living Peace Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Living Peace Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Living Peace Foundation's largest grantees?
Living Peace Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust ($7,605,028), The Ecology Center ($35,750) and Hospice of Santa Barbara Inc ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Living Peace Foundation?
Living Peace Foundation reported $2K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $166K.
What does Living Peace Foundation fund?
The foundation supports work that advances compassion, collaboration, and living peace. Its stated core initiatives are inner work and development; peace making and effective communication; safeguarding the environment; and arts and culture. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Living Peace Foundation?
The foundation 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 Living Peace Foundation's EIN?
Living Peace Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3973882. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Living Peace Foundation 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 2020–2024
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