Pacific Blue Foundation
Pacific Blue Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in La Jolla, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $356K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $21K.
Pacific Blue Foundation at a glance
In short: Pacific Blue Foundation gave $21K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $21,490
- -55.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,490
- +78.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $21,490
- Total assets
- $355,615
- +30.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Pacific Blue Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Khalid Foundation ($21K).
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 12 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Pacific Blue Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $67K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Khalid Foundation Annapolis, MD | General Support | $21,490 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $355,615 | $914,821 | $832,206 | $21,490 | 1 | $832,206 |
| 2023 | $273,000 | $516,498 | $501,822 | $48,142 | 4 | $501,822 |
| 2022 | $258,324 | $296,705 | $481,549 | $67,118 | 4 | $489,009 |
| 2021 | $443,168 | $467,205 | $212,065 | $20,000 | 1 | $212,065 |
| 2020 | $188,028 | $282,756 | $196,076 | $5,602 | 2 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pacific Blue Foundation is led by Brian G. Mitchell, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian G. Mitchell
President & Director
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles R. Booth
Director
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dale A. Kiefer PhD
Director
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel G. McNamara
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark D. Mitchell
Director
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael K. Mitchell
CFO & Director
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Murphy PhD
Director
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Pacific Blue Foundation
How much does Pacific Blue Foundation give each year?
Pacific Blue Foundation gave $21K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $48K across 4 grants.
How large is Pacific Blue Foundation?
Pacific Blue Foundation reported $356K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $915K.
What is Pacific Blue Foundation?
Pacific Blue Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in La Jolla, CA. It holds $356K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Pacific Blue Foundation operate?
Pacific Blue Foundation has awarded grants in California, Maryland.
What is Pacific Blue Foundation's EIN?
Pacific Blue Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2476116. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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