Quick Summary
Name: BQuest Foundation (B Quest) Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $8,058,081 (cumulative total reported) |
| Grant Range | Not publicly disclosed |
| Average Grant | Not publicly disclosed |
| Application Method | Rolling - Project Inquiry Form |
Important Note: The vast majority of BQuest's funding is in the form of philanthropic loans, not grants. Very limited grant funding is available.
Contact Details
- Website: https://bquestfoundation.org/
- Phone: 619-228-6274
- Address: 2405 Bancroft St, San Diego, CA 92104-5121
- Key Contact: Kara Ballester, President and Co-Founder
Geographic Focus
Primarily San Diego and broader Southern California region, with some projects across the United States (emphasis on California).
Funding Priorities
- Solar and renewable energy projects benefiting nonprofits and marginalized communities
- Projects that reduce fossil fuel use and build new renewable energy resources in underserved communities
- Climate resiliency projects in low- to middle-income communities
- Housing equity and homelessness solutions
- Climate policy advocacy
- Electric vehicle access programs for low-income communities
Eligible Projects Must:
- Be shovel-ready (not pre-development)
- Already have organizational support, project bids, and/or a project budget
- Be physically located within marginalized or underserved communities
- Be owned or operated by nonprofit organizations to benefit the community they serve
- Need short-term funding to unlock/leverage other funding opportunities (e.g., federal ITC, rebates, grants)
What They Don't Fund
While not explicitly stated, BQuest does not fund:
- Projects outside their climate and sustainability focus
- Pre-development or planning-stage projects
- Projects not serving marginalized or underserved communities
- Projects outside their geographic focus areas
Application Method
Organizations submit project information through an online Project Inquiry Form on their website (rolling basis). The foundation primarily uses philanthropic loans rather than traditional grants, with very limited grant funding available. They have participated in funding more than 100 projects over the last 6 years.
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