Blits Foundation is located in Mill Valley, CA. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Blits Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2024, Blits Foundation generated $15.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $31.0k during the year ending 06/2024. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.5%) per year over the past 9 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Blits Foundation has awarded 40 individual grants totaling $234,962. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
N/A
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
Lynn L Camastral President  | 1 | $0 | |
Brian M Camastral CFO And Secretary  | 1 | $0 | |
Ryan T Camastral Project Manager  | 1 | $0 | |
Caitlin A Camastral Project Manager  | 1 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 | 
| Interest on Savings | $595 | 
| Dividends & Interest | $9,603 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $5,137 | 
| Capital Gain Net Income | $5,137 | 
| Net ST Capital Gain | $0 | 
| Income Modifications | $0 | 
| Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 | 
| Other Income | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $15,335 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $0 | 
| Other employee salaries and wages | $0 | 
| Pension plans, employee benefits | $0 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Taxes | $218 | 
| Depreciation | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $0 | 
| Travel, conferences, and meetings | $0 | 
| Printing and publications | $0 | 
| Other expenses | $0 | 
| Total operating and administrative expenses | $10,977 | 
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $20,000 | 
| Total expenses and disbursements | $30,977 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $17,064 | 
| Net Accounts receivable | $0 | 
| Net Pledges Receivable | $0 | 
| Grants receivable | $0 | 
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 | 
| Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 | 
| Investments—mortgage loans | $0 | 
| Investments—other | $100,555 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $492,842 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $0 | 
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 | 
| Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $0 | 
| Total liabilities | $0 | 
Over the last fiscal year, Blits Foundation has awarded $20,000 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount | 
|---|---|
CANTICLE FARM PURPOSE: FUNDING FOR PROJECT ADAPT: CURRICULUM/PROCESS FOR SPIRITUAL CARE & ADAPTATION SKILLS FOR THE CLIMATE CRISIS.  | $15,000 | 
LIVING DYING PROJECT PURPOSE: FUNDING FOR GENERAL PROGRAM AND CENTER SUPPORT.  | $2,500 | 
SAN FRANCISCO ZEN CENTER PURPOSE: FUNDING TO SUPPORT ZEN CENTER PROGRAMMING.  | $1,250 | 
SPIRIT ROCK MEDITATION CENTER PURPOSE: FUNDING TO SUPPORT SPIRIT ROCK MEDITATION CENTER PROGRAMING.  | $1,250 |