Blits Foundation
Blits Foundation is a private foundation, based in Mill Valley, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $588K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 5 grants totaling $28K. Net investment income was $26K.
Blits Foundation at a glance
In short: Blits Foundation gave $28K across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $6K), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $28,000
- +40.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $5,600
- +12.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $587,688
- +11.7% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Blits Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Canticle Farm ($18K). Together the top 5 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Blits Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−7%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2024) to $30K (2023). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $587,688 | $34,265 | $38,899 | $28,000 | 5 | $28,000 | $26,450 | $27,853 |
| 2025 | $525,971 | $18,174 | $30,770 | $20,000 | 4 | $20,000 | $10,300 | $25,292 |
| 2024 | $492,842 | $15,335 | $30,977 | $20,000 | 4 | $20,000 | $7,326 | $22,956 |
| 2023 | $446,924 | $5,464 | $42,476 | $30,000 | 3 | $30,000 | $10,241 | $21,890 |
| 2022 | $431,566 | $134,047 | $40,864 | $30,000 | 3 | $30,000 | $126,306 | $24,328 |
| 2021 | $552,708 | $50,776 | $31,283 | $21,000 | 5 | — | $42,950 | $24,626 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Blits Foundation reported a distributable amount of $28K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Blits Foundation is led by Lynn L. Camastral, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Lynn L. Camastral
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian M. Camastral
CFO & Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caitlin A. Camastral
Project Manager
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan T. Camastral
Project Manager
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Blits Foundation
How much does Blits Foundation give each year?
Blits Foundation gave $28K across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $20K across 4 grants.
What is Blits Foundation's typical grant size?
Blits Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $2,000, and its average grant was $5,600, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Blits Foundation give grants?
Blits Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Blits Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 60% of Blits Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Blits Foundation's largest grantees?
Blits Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Canticle Farm ($18,000), Zen Caregiving Project ($4,000) and Living Dying Project ($2,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Blits Foundation?
Blits Foundation reported $588K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $28K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Blits Foundation's EIN?
Blits Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4050417. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 26, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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