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Grants paid by B Quest C/O Kara Ballester

EIN 47-5550417 · San Diego, CA · Form 990-PF, Part XV · NTEE T22

B Quest C/O Kara Ballester of San Diego, CA (EIN 47-5550417) reported 115 grants paid totaling $8,093,598 to 86 recipients in tax years 2020–2024, on Form 990-PF, Part XV. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.

Grants paid

$8,093,598

115 grants

Recipients

86

distinct organizations

Tax years

2020–2024

4 filings in the corpus

By tax year

Grants by tax year, as the same figures
Tax yearGrants paidAmount paidApproved for future
202026$3,127,199
202225$1,374,436
202336$1,764,666
202428$1,827,297

Top recipients

The 86 recipients receiving the most from B Quest C/O Kara Ballester, by grants paid, out of 86 distinct recipients.

Recipients ranked by total grants paid
RecipientMatchLocationGrantsTotal paidLatest year
Climate Action Campaign 47-2398562BSan Diego, CA6$970,7652024
San Diego GrantwritersUSan Diego, CA1$807,5002020
MaacUChula Vista, CA5$790,6442024
Center for Climate Integrity 82-1659823CWashington, DC2$600,0002024
The Children's Initiative 77-0587835BSan Diego, CA4$535,0002024
Casa Familiar 23-7237898BSan Ysidro, CA3$422,8352024
Institute for Governance & Sustainable Development 81-0616238CWashington DC, DC1$400,0002020
Vista Community Clinic 95-2815615BVista, CA2$361,2522022
Building Electrification Institute San DiegoUSan Diego, CA1$250,0002024
Collectivesun Foundation Inc 85-0723497BSan Diego, CA3$221,6172023
South Bay Community ServicesUChula Vista, CA1$170,8052020
Innovation Network for Communities 20-5097409BTamworth, NH1$150,0002022
Cdp North America Inc 36-4709977BNew York, NY1$150,0002020
The WellUOdessa, TX2$130,0002022
Sandiego350 46-2118727BSan Diego, CA3$110,0002024
San Ysidro HealthUSan Diego, CA2$106,0992024
Mohuman 83-0632924BSan Diego, CA1$100,0002022
Gofundme Impact FundUWest Hollywood, CA1$100,0002022
Grid Alternatives San Diego 47-2682164BSan Diego, CA2$75,0002024
The Well 36-4681348CHagerstown, MD1$60,0002023
Grid AlternativesUOakland, CA1$60,0002020
Bethel Ame San Diego SolarUSan Diego, CA1$57,8162024
Catalyst of Sd and ImperialUSan Diego, CA1$57,5002022
Funders Together to End Homelessness 27-3033048CBoston, MA1$57,5002023
American Solar Energy Society 59-1768923BBoulder, CO1$50,7502022
211 San Diego 33-1029843CSan Diego, CA1$50,0002020
The San Diego Foundation 95-2942582BSan Diego, CA1$50,0002020
University of IllinoisUUrbana, IL1$50,0002020
Interfaith Community Services 86-0520997BTucson, AZ1$50,0002022
Hammond Climate Solutions 87-2361436CSan Diego, CA2$50,0002024
Life Services Alternatives 04-3642025CCampbell, CA2$48,0002024
Charity GlobalUNew York, NY1$40,0002020
Regional Taskforce On the Homeless 11-3723093CSan Diego, CA1$30,0002023
La Conner Library Foundation 84-4836832DLa Conner, WA1$25,0002023
Data Science Alliance 84-3819214BSan Diego, CA1$25,0002020
Campanile Foundation 33-0868418BSan Diego, CA1$25,0002020
Uc San Diego FoundationULa Jolla, CA1$25,0002020
Sherman Heights Community Center 33-0257031DSan Diego, CA1$25,0002024
Miracosta College FoundationUOceanside, CA1$25,0002024
Oakhurst Presbyterian Church 58-6002118DDecatur, GA1$25,0002024
Sierra Club Foundation 94-6069890BOakland, CA1$25,0002020
Ekvn YefolecvlkeUWeogufka, AL1$25,0002023
Community Action Network 38-2792610BAnn Arbor, MI1$25,0002022
GofundmeorgURedwood City, CA1$25,0002024
Turtle Mountain Animal RescueURolla, ND1$25,0002023
Feeding Greene 27-4637486BStanardsville, VA1$25,0002023
Area Residential Care 42-0936800BDubuque, IA1$25,0002023
Michigan Advocacy Program 38-1845444BYpsilanti, MI1$25,0002023
Sharia's Closet 81-1088718BSan Diego, CA1$25,0002024
Wafer Food PantryULa Crosse, WI1$25,0002023
Mission Edge San Diego Support 27-2938491CSan Diego, CA1$25,0002022
Make Projects 88-3399336BSan Diego, CA1$25,0002023
Natural Resources Defense 13-2654926CNew York, NY1$25,0002020
Vernon Economic Development Association 37-1520081BViroqua, WI1$25,0002023
Koinonia Farm Inc 58-6011213BAmericus, GA1$25,0002024
Inspiration Transportation 82-2881140BFresno, CA2$24,0002024
Catholic Charities of the DiocesUSanta Rosa, CA1$23,3802022
Centro Parroquial de Ayunda SocialUAibonito, PR1$22,1162020
Mercy HouseUSanta Ana, CA1$21,0002023
Shirely Wright Memorial LibraryUTrempealeau, WI1$20,0002022
Lands Sake Inc 04-2702759BWeston, MA1$20,0002024
New Earth Recovery 47-3266440BMount Vernon, WA1$19,6252023
St Simon of CyreneUBoston, MA1$19,0962022
Loaves and Fishes Housing 81-3764689BDuluth, MN1$17,1452022
Regents of the University of California 94-3067788BOakland, CA1$16,6182024
Manistique Community TreehouseUDetroit, MI1$15,0002023
Plymouth Area Renewable Energy 20-0789969CPlymouth, NH1$15,0002023
Green New Deal HousingUDuluth, MN1$15,0002023
Home Start Incorporated 95-3138268CSan Diego, CA1$11,6452023
Northwest Side Community 39-1478014DMilwaukee, WI1$11,5362022
Warren-Walker Promise Foundation 81-4569967BSan Diego, CA1$10,0002024
San Diego Children's Discovery 33-0912735CEscondido, CA2$10,0002024
Homeownership Equality Research 87-1538785CMonrovia, CA1$10,0002022
Foothill-de Anza Foundation 33-0344892DLos Altos Hills, CA1$10,0002022
Faith Baptist ChurchUOakland, CA1$9,1822023
Cape Eleuthera Foundation 31-1591503CPhiladelphia, PA1$7,8752022
Northern California Land Trust 23-7380534BBerkeley, CA1$7,5002024
Solar United Neighbors 46-2462990BWashington, DC1$6,5742022
Dubuque Rescue Mission 42-0844836BDubuque, IA1$6,2502023
West Mason Firefighters AssociationUShelton, WA1$6,2362023
Biodiversity Funders Group 13-3431076BSan Francisco, CA3$5,1802024
Charities Aid Foundation 43-1634280DAlexandria, VA1$5,0002020
US Climate PlanUWashington DC, DC1$5,0002020
San Diego Childrens DiscoveryUEscondido, CA1$5,0002022
Mesa Grande Business DevelURamona, CA1$3,0002023
Inside Climate News 56-2451141CBrooklyn, NY1$2,5572020

Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.

Every grant

All 115 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.

Grants reported by B Quest C/O Kara Ballester
Tax yearRecipientMatchAmountTypePurposeSource filing
2024Center for Climate Integrity Washington, DCC$300,000paidGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT202543219349106839
2024Building Electrification Institute San Diego San Diego, CAU$250,000paidGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT202543219349106839
2024Climate Action Campaign San Diego, CAB$250,000paidSUPPORT POLICY ACTION IN SAN DIEGO AND CA202543219349106839
2024Maac Chula Vista, CAU$175,000paidSUPPORT OF EV ACCESS PROJECT202543219349106839
2024Maac Chula Vista, CAU$150,000paidSUPPORT OF NEXT LEVEL PROJECT202543219349106839
2024The Childrens Initiative San Diego, CAB$150,000paidGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT202543219349106839
2024San Ysidro Health San Diego, CAU$81,363paidEV CHARGER INSTALLATION202543219349106839
2024Bethel Ame San Diego Solar San Diego, CAU$57,816paidSUPPORT AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT202543219349106839
2024Casa Familiar San Ysidro, CAB$50,000paidSOLAR INSTALLATION202543219349106839
2024Sandiego350 San Diego, CAB$50,000paidGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT202543219349106839
2024Koinonia Farm Inc Americus, GAB$25,000paidSUPPORT SOLAR PROJECT202543219349106839
2024Oakhurst Presbyterian Church Decatur, GAD$25,000paidSUPPORT SOLAR PROJECT202543219349106839
2024Grid Alternatives San Diego San Diego, CAB$25,000paidGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT202543219349106839
2024Gofundmeorg Redwood City, CAU$25,000paidWEATHER RESILIENCE FUND202543219349106839
2024Sharia's Closet San Diego, CAB$25,000paidGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT202543219349106839
2024Miracosta College Foundation Oceanside, CAU$25,000paidSUPPORT STUDENTS - HOUSING STABILITY202543219349106839
2024Sherman Heights Community Center San Diego, CAD$25,000paidSUPPORT SOLAR PROJECT202543219349106839
2024Hammond Climate Solutions San Diego, CAC$25,000paidGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT202543219349106839
2024Life Services Alternatives Campbell, CAC$23,000paidSUPPORT SOLAR PROJECT202543219349106839
2024Lands Sake Inc Weston, MAB$20,000paidSUPPORT SOLAR PROJECT202543219349106839
2024Inspiration Transportation Fresno, CAB$19,000paidTO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.202543219349106839
2024Regents of the University of California Oakland, CAB$16,618paidSUPPORT CLIMATE RELATED RESEARCH202543219349106839
2024Warren-Walker Promise Foundation San Diego, CAB$10,000paidSUPPORT THE SCHOOL OF YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS202543219349106839
2024Northern California Land Trust Berkeley, CAB$7,500paidSUPPORT FOR AN EMERGENCY REPLACEMENT FUND202543219349106839
2024Climate Action Campaign San Diego, CAB$5,000paidSUPPORT THE NEXUS SAN DIEGO CLIMATE SUMMIT202543219349106839
2024Climate Action Campaign San Diego, CAB$5,000paidGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT202543219349106839
2024San Diego Children's Discovery Escondido, CAC$5,000paidSUPPORT OF NATURE NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM202543219349106839
2024Biodiversity Funders Group San Francisco, CAB$2,000paidGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT202543219349106839
2023Casa Familiar San Ysidro, CAB$350,000paidPre-development support for La Semilla Climate Resiliency Hub202423209349107412
2023Center for Climate Integrity Washington, DCC$300,000paidGeneral Operating Support202423209349107412
2023Climate Action Campaign San Diego, CAB$255,000paidGeneral Operating Support202423209349107412
2023The Childrens Initiative San Diego, CAB$100,000paidGeneral operating support202423209349107412
2023Maac Chula Vista, CAU$100,000paidSupport of Next Level Program202423209349107412
2023The Well Hagerstown, MDC$60,000paidProject Support202423209349107412
2023Funders Together to End Homelessness Boston, MAC$57,500paidGeneral Operating Support202423209349107412
2023Grid Alternatives San Diego San Diego, CAB$50,000paidGeneral Operating Support202423209349107412
2023Regional Taskforce On the Homeless San Diego, CAC$30,000paidGeneral operating support202423209349107412
2023Area Residential Care Dubuque, IAB$25,000paidSupport Solar Project202423209349107412
2023Feeding Greene Stanardsville, VAB$25,000paidSupport Solar Project202423209349107412
2023Michigan Advocacy Program Ypsilanti, MIB$25,000paidSupport Solar Project202423209349107412
2023Make Projects San Diego, CAB$25,000paidGeneral Operating Support202423209349107412
2023Vernon Economic Development Association Viroqua, WIB$25,000paidSupport Solar Project202423209349107412
2023Wafer Food Pantry La Crosse, WIU$25,000paidSupport Solar Project202423209349107412
2023Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue Rolla, NDU$25,000paidSupport Solar Project202423209349107412
2023Life Services Alternatives Campbell, CAC$25,000paidSupport Solar Project202423209349107412
2023Ekvn Yefolecvlke Weogufka, ALU$25,000paidSupport Solar Project202423209349107412
2023La Conner Library Foundation La Conner, WAD$25,000paidSupport Solar Project202423209349107412
2023Hammond Climate Solutions San Diego, CAC$25,000paidSupport Solar Project202423209349107412
2023San Ysidro Health San Diego, CAU$24,736paidEV Charger Installation202423209349107412
2023Mercy House Santa Ana, CAU$21,000paidSupport Solar Project202423209349107412
2023New Earth Recovery Mount Vernon, WAB$19,625paidSupport Solar Project202423209349107412
2023Collectivesun Foundation Inc San Diego, CAC$18,492paidSupport Solar Project202423209349107412
2023Manistique Community Treehouse Detroit, MIU$15,000paidSupport Solar Project202423209349107412
2023Green New Deal Housing Duluth, MNU$15,000paidSupport Solar Project202423209349107412
2023Plymouth Area Renewable Energy Plymouth, NHC$15,000paidSupport Solar Project202423209349107412
2023Home Start Incorporated San Diego, CAC$11,645paidSupport Solar Project202423209349107412
2023Sandiego350 San Diego, CAB$10,000paidGeneral operating support202423209349107412
2023Faith Baptist Church Oakland, CAU$9,182paidSupport a Solar Project202423209349107412
2023Dubuque Rescue Mission Dubuque, IAB$6,250paidSupport Solar Project202423209349107412
2023West Mason Firefighters Association Shelton, WAU$6,236paidSupport Solar Project202423209349107412
2023San Diego Children's Discovery Escondido, CAC$5,000paidSupport of climate-related event202423209349107412
2023Inspiration Transportation Fresno, CAB$5,000paidGeneral Operating Support202423209349107412
2023Mesa Grande Business Devel Ramona, CAU$3,000paidSupport partnership convening202423209349107412
2023Biodiversity Funders Group San Francisco, CAB$2,000paidGeneral Operating Support202423209349107412
2022Climate Action Campaign San Diego, CAB$234,410paidTo support climate initiatives in southern California202343199349108519
2022The Children's Initiative San Diego, CAB$150,000paidTo improve San Diego's juvenile justice system202343199349108519
2022Innovation Network for Communities Tamworth, NHB$150,000paidTo support an equitable building electrification strategy in San Diego,202343199349108519
2022Collectivesun Foundation Inc San Diego, CAB$128,652paidAccess to clean renewable energy202343199349108519
2022Mohuman San Diego, CAB$100,000paidTo easily and inclusively engage each other in technology and science decision-making202343199349108519
2022Gofundme Impact Fund West Hollywood, CAU$100,000paidTo support relief efforts of Ukraine202343199349108519
2022The Well Odessa, TXU$70,000paidTo provide clean and safe drinking water to developing nations202343199349108519
2022Catalyst of Sd and Imperial San Diego, CAU$57,500paidTo connect and activate funders to learn, lead, and invest in San Diego and Imperial counties and communities202343199349108519
2022American Solar Energy Society Boulder, COB$50,750paidAccelerate the transition to a renewable energy and sustainable living society202343199349108519
2022Interfaith Community Services Tucson, AZB$50,000paidHelp people in need achieve stable lives202343199349108519
2022Sandiego350 San Diego, CAB$50,000paidTo assist with the impacts of climate change202343199349108519
2022Maac Chula Vista, CAU$50,000paidTo support Next Level Program.202343199349108519
2022Community Action Network Ann Arbor, MIB$25,000paidTo improve under-resourced communities202343199349108519
2022Mission Edge San Diego Support San Diego, CAC$25,000paidFor finances of social interest organizations202343199349108519
2022Catholic Charities of the Dioces Santa Rosa, CAU$23,380paidFor vulnerable people of all cultures and beliefs, prioritizing those experiencing poverty202343199349108519
2022Shirely Wright Memorial Library Trempealeau, WIU$20,000paidTo enhance the Library services or the collection202343199349108519
2022St Simon of Cyrene Boston, MAU$19,096paidto support spiritual and emotional services for families and individuals202343199349108519
2022Loaves and Fishes Housing Duluth, MNB$17,145paidFor homelessness and proverty solutions202343199349108519
2022Northwest Side Community Milwaukee, WID$11,536paidTo support the communities of Northwest Milwaukee202343199349108519
2022Foothill-de Anza Foundation Los Altos Hills, CAD$10,000paidTo support De Anza College's e-bike project202343199349108519
2022Homeownership Equality Research Monrovia, CAC$10,000paidTo increase homeownership for the disadvantaged202343199349108519
2022Cape Eleuthera Foundation Philadelphia, PAC$7,875paidSupport for place-based education, scientific research, and the development of technologies202343199349108519
2022Solar United Neighbors Washington, DCB$6,574paidTo help people choose solar energy and support of energy rights202343199349108519
2022San Diego Childrens Discovery Escondido, CAU$5,000paidTo support the learning dreams of children202343199349108519
2022Vista Community Clinic Vista, CAB$2,518paidFor access to health services and education202343199349108519
2020San Diego Grantwriters San Diego, CAU$807,500paidconnect, educate, develop and inspire organized philanthropy202123199349107387
2020Institute for Governance & Sustainable Development Washington DC, DCC$400,000paidPromoting just and Sustainable Societies202123199349107387
2020Vista Community Clinic Vista, CAB$358,734paidGrant towards a solar installation supporting VCC which serves the community through advancing community health and hope by providing access to premier health services and education for those who need it most.202123199349107387
2020Maac Chula Vista, CAU$315,644paidsupport clean energy and educational programs that serve MAAC's mission of maximizing self-sufficiency for families and individuals through high-quality programs and advocacy in our communities.202123199349107387
2020Climate Action Campaign San Diego, CAB$221,355paidstopping the climate crisis through advocacy and policy action in San Diego and Orange County.202123199349107387
2020South Bay Community Services Chula Vista, CAU$170,805paidSupport the well-being and prosperity of children, youth, and families.202123199349107387
2020Cdp North America Inc New York, NYB$150,000paidBuild a truly sustainable economy by measuring and understanding their environmental impact.202123199349107387
2020The Children's Initiative San Diego, CAB$135,000paidImproving San Diego's juvenile justice system by concentrating our resources and efforts in prevention and early intervention while providing therapeutic services to those most in need.202123199349107387
2020Collectivesun Foundation Inc San Diego, CAB$74,473paidAccess to clean renewable energy202123199349107387
2020Grid Alternatives Oakland, CAU$60,000paidBuilding community-powered solutions to advance economic and environmental justice through renewable energy.202123199349107387
2020The Well Odessa, TXU$60,000paidProviding clean and safe drinking water to developing nations.202123199349107387
2020University of Illinois Urbana, ILU$50,000paidEncouraging and administering private gifts made to further the University of Illinois's mission202123199349107387
2020211 San Diego San Diego, CAC$50,000paidProvide vital data and trend information for proactive community planning.202123199349107387
2020The San Diego Foundation San Diego, CAB$50,000paidSan Diego Small Business Relief Fund202123199349107387
2020Charity Global New York, NYU$40,000paidProviding clean and safe drinking water to developing nations.202123199349107387
2020Uc San Diego Foundation La Jolla, CAU$25,000paidSupporting a lab researching solar materials at UCSD.202123199349107387
2020Data Science Alliance San Diego, CAB$25,000paidConneting people and data to solve problems202123199349107387
2020Natural Resources Defense New York, NYC$25,000paidSafeguard the earthits people, its plants and animals, and the natural systems on which all life depends202123199349107387
2020Sierra Club Foundation Oakland, CAB$25,000paidProtect and improve the natural and human environment202123199349107387
2020Campanile Foundation San Diego, CAB$25,000paidSupport for San Diego State University's ZIP Launchpad: an on campus incubator helping students, faculty, and staff launch a startup from their early stage idea.202123199349107387
2020Casa Familiar Inc San Ysidro, CAB$22,835paidEnhancing the quality of life through education, advocacy, service programming, affordable housing and community economic development.202123199349107387
2020Centro Parroquial de Ayunda Social Aibonito, PRU$22,116paidCharity and social services202123199349107387
2020Charities Aid Foundation Alexandria, VAD$5,000paidMake giving internationally and domestically safe, easy, and effective for US donors.202123199349107387
2020US Climate Plan Washington DC, DCU$5,000paidFight Climate change in a just and equitable way202123199349107387
2020Inside Climate News Brooklyn, NYC$2,557paidnews organization dedicated to covering climate change, energy and the environment202123199349107387
2020Biodiversity Funders Group San Francisco, CAB$1,180paidaccelerate clean energy solutions to the climate crisis202123199349107387

Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.

Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.

Source filings

Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.

Returns this page is derived from
FormTax yearPeriod endFiledSchemaIRS OBJECT_ID
990PF20242024-12-31not stated2024v5.2202543219349106839
990PF20232023-12-31not stated2023v5.1202423209349107412
990PF20222022-12-31not stated2022v5.0202343199349108519
990PF20202020-12-31not stated2020v4.1202123199349107387

Derived from IRS Form 990-PF e-file XML; recipient identities from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The same rows as Parquet: manifest; as JSON: /api/funders/475550417.json.

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