Palo Verde Valley Community Improvement Fund
Historical FunderBlythe, California · EIN 20-5469350 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,500 and $40,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | BRUCE WILSON CEO |
|---|---|
| Address | 203 E HOBSONWAY, BLYTHE CA 92225 |
| Phone | 7609220077 |
| BKW@CIF-BLYTHE.COM | |
| Form and materials | SEE WEBSITE, WWW.CIF-BLYTHE.COM |
| Deadlines | 8 WEEKS BEFORE BOARD MEETING |
| Restrictions | MAX $100,000 ANNUALLY |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Verde Hospital | Blythe, CA | Grant for purchase of ultrasound machine. | $60,000 |
| City of Blythe | Blythe, CA | Blythe police grant. | $40,000 |
| Palo Verde Hospital | Blythe, CA | Repairs to chiller system. | $28,094 |
| City of Blythe | Blythe, CA | Landscaping | $6,500 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($17,810). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $152,404 | 9 |
| 2023 | $114,392 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 31, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543049349100804
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5469350
- Profile updated Nov 10, 2026
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