The Vaya Con Dios Foundation
The Vaya Con Dios Foundation is a private foundation, based in Newport Beach, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $123K. Net investment income was $145K.
The Vaya Con Dios Foundation at a glance
In short: The Vaya Con Dios Foundation gave $123K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $122,700
- +6.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,450
- +6.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $24,500
- Total assets
- $2,822,292
- +0.0% vs 2023
- 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.
Who The Vaya Con Dios Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bishop Garcia Diego High School ($30K). Together the top 6 received $123K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 42 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Vaya Con Dios Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 85% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $116K (2023) to $265K (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $123K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Garcia Diego High School Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Catholic Charities Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $27,700 |
| Santa Barbara Intl Film Festival Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Santa Barbara Bowl Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $24,000 |
| Our Lady of Mt Carmel School Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Sisters of Saint Joseph Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $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 | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,822,292 | $-75,942 | $138,172 | $122,700 | 6 | $122,700 | $144,624 | $145,117 |
| 2023 | $2,822,260 | $54,204 | $134,828 | $115,600 | 6 | $115,600 | $68,644 | $152,781 |
| 2022 | $2,557,331 | $119,559 | $287,848 | $264,600 | 11 | $264,600 | $96,311 | $164,873 |
| 2021 | $2,982,075 | $238,720 | $148,541 | $127,397 | 10 | $127,397 | $217,576 | $164,119 |
| 2020 | $2,891,896 | $27,230 | $147,194 | $128,500 | 9 | — | $96,671 | $129,356 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Vaya Con Dios Foundation reported a distributable amount of $145K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Vaya Con Dios Foundation is led by Stephanie Kwock TRUSTEE, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stephanie Kwock TRUSTEE
Trustee
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 The Vaya Con Dios Foundation
How much does The Vaya Con Dios Foundation give each year?
The Vaya Con Dios Foundation gave $123K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $116K across 6 grants.
What is The Vaya Con Dios Foundation's typical grant size?
The Vaya Con Dios Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $24,500, and its average grant was $20,450, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Vaya Con Dios Foundation give grants?
The Vaya Con Dios Foundation 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 Santa Barbara, CA (5 grants).
Does The Vaya Con Dios Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Vaya Con Dios Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Vaya Con Dios Foundation's largest grantees?
The Vaya Con Dios Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Bishop Garcia Diego High School ($30,000), Catholic Charities ($27,700) and Santa Barbara Intl Film Festival ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Vaya Con Dios Foundation?
The Vaya Con Dios Foundation reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $123K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $145K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Vaya Con Dios Foundation's EIN?
The Vaya Con Dios Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-6777863. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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