Miranda Lux Foundation
Historical FunderSan Rafael, California · EIN 94-1170404 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MR KENNETH BLUM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 6106, SAN RAFAEL CA 94903 |
| Phone | 4159812966 |
| ADMIN@MIRANDALUX.ORG | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS FOR GRANTS SHOULD SUBMIT A LETTER DETAILING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:1. NAME OF APPLICANT ORGANIZATION OR INSTITUTION;2. EVIDENCE OF QUALIFICATION AS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION UNDER THE TERMS OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE;3. A CONCISE DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT TO BE FUNDED, INCLUDING; A) THE AMOUNT REQUESTED; B) THE TOTAL AMOUNT BUDGETED FOR THE PROJECT; C) OTHER FUNDING SOURCES; D) NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS; E) AGE RANGE AND DISTRIBUTION OF PARTICIPANTS; F) TERM OF THE PROJECT; G) GOALS OF THE PROJECT; H) STAFFFUNDS ARE COMMITTTED TO APPROVE PROJECTS FOR PERIODS OF ONE YEAR. CONTINUATIONS TO A MAXIMUM OF THREE YEARS MAY BE CONSIDERED SUBJECT TO AN ANNUAL REVIEW. A REPORT ON THE USE OF FUNDS GRANTED IS REQUIRED. THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT SEEK PUBLICITY ON GRANTS, BUT MAY APPROVE PUBLICITY BY GRANTEES THAT WILL AID THEIR OBJECTIVES. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS PROMISING PROPOSALS FOR PRESCHOOL THROUGH JUNIOR COLLEGE IN THE FIELDS OF PREVOCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN SAN FRANCISCO. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
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 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Surf Project | San Francisco, CA | to support the Alumni Coach prograM | $30,000 |
| Ica Cristo Rey Academy | San Francisco, CA | To support the corporate work study program | $20,000 |
| Magnolia Project | Santa Rosa, CA | to support the expansion of the Career Explorations program throughout Sonoma County | $20,000 |
| Santa Rosa Junior College Foundatio | Santa Rosa, CA | to support the CARPENTRY FUNDAMENTALS PROGRAM | $20,000 |
| Santa Rosa Junior College Foundatio | Santa Rosa, CA | to support the Fire Technology Program | $20,000 |
| Spaulding Marine Center | Sausalito, CA | to support the Boatworks 101 program | $20,000 |
| Sunset Youth Services | San Francisco, CA | to support the Arts & Enterprise Program | $20,000 |
| Bread Project | Berkeley, CA | To support the food prep & training job placement program | $15,000 |
| Berkeley Reparatory Theater | San Francisco, CA | TO support the Skyline High School Technical Theatre Residency and the Teen Council | $15,000 |
| Tiny Village Spirit Project | Berkeley, CA | TO SUPPORT THE Tiny House Village Farm & Garden Youth Community Organizing Team | $15,000 |
| CERES Community Program | Sebastopol, CA | to support two Sustainable Ag Workforce Interns | $15,000 |
| On Campus Ministries | Rohnert Park, CA | to support the Barista Training Program | $15,000 |
| Sonoma Valley Education Foundation | Sonoma, CA | to support the Healthcare Pathway | $15,000 |
| Oakland Public Education Fund | Oakland, CA | To support the student tech repair internship program | $10,000 |
| Community Youth Center of San Franc | San Fracisco, CA | to support the Construction On-Ramp program | $10,000 |
| Pine Valley Middle School Education | San Ramon, CA | to support the CLOTHING Design Program | $10,000 |
The return also lists 14 grants to individuals ($255,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| KORSA Musical Theater | Berkeley, CA | to support the Theater Arts Apprenticeship and to TAAP Continuation ProgramS | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $525,000 | 32 |
| 2023 | $518,500 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 16, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522599349100622
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-1170404
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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