Pazala Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Rafael, California · EIN 46-4334043 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200 and $17,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
9% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intersection for the Arts | San Francisco, CA | Arts & music | $213,200 |
| Dancers Group (D'naga) Girl Project | San Francisco, CA | Arts & music | $75,000 |
| Mission Edge (Indigenized Energy Initiative) | San Diego, CA | Environmental protection | $51,061 |
| Cal Poly Humboldt Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Arts & music | $20,000 |
| UC Davis Foundation | Davis, CA | Arts & music | $20,000 |
| Fractured Atlas | New York, NY | Arts & music | $17,000 |
| Oaktown Jazz | Oakland, CA | Arts & music | $2,500 |
| Sf Jazz | San Francisco, CA | Arts & music | $1,545 |
| As You Sow | Oakland, CA | Human health & welfare | $1,000 |
| Human Needs Project | San Rafael, CA | Human health & welfare | $1,000 |
| Intermusic Sf | San Francisco, CA | Arts & music | $1,000 |
| Children International | Kansas City, MO | Human health & welfare | $744 |
| Humanist Global Charity | Canyon, CA | Human health & welfare | $500 |
| San Geronimo Community Center | San Geronimo, CA | Human health & welfare | $500 |
| Fine Art Museums Sf | San Francisco, CA | Arts & music | $229 |
| Friends of China Camp | San Rafael, CA | Environmental protection | $200 |
| Sf Moma | San Francisco, CA | Arts & music | $200 |
| Ca Film Institute Mill Valley Film Fest | San Rafael, CA | Arts & music | $130 |
| Richmond Community Fdn Housing Initiative | Richmond, CA | Human health & welfare | $100 |
| Vote Solar | Oakland, CA | Environmental protection | $100 |
| Wikipedia Fdn | San Francisco, CA | Human health & welfare | $100 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($17,600). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $423,709 | 22 |
| 2023 | $827,965 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349103353
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-4334043
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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