Blaire and Benno Dorer Foundation fka Second Mountain Foundation
Invitation OnlyMill Valley, California · EIN 84-3760581 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Where it gives
25% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charitable Gift Fund | Omaha, NE | General Support | $75,000 |
| The 1440 Foundation | Saratoga, CA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Korean American Community Foundatio | San Jose, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| The Athenian School | Danville, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($2,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $112,000 | 5 |
| 2024 | $200,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $90,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349104210
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-3760581
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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