Blits Foundation
Invitation OnlyMill Valley, California · EIN 45-4050417 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$28K
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$588K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $4,000.
From the return
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.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canticle Farm | Oakland, CA | Funding for project adapt: publishing anthology of articles on sustainability and care for the earth. | $18,000 |
| Zen Caregiving Project | Alameda, CA | General program support. | $4,000 |
| Living Dying Project | Fairfax, CA | General program support. | $2,000 |
| San Francisco Zen Center | San Francisco, CA | Funding to support zen center programming. | $2,000 |
| Spirit Rock Meditation Center | Woodacre, CA | General program and center support. | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28,000 | 5 |
| 2024 | $20,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | $20,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 19, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612319349100216
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-4050417
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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