Simon Blattner Family Foundation
The Simon Blattner Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Sonoma, California. In its 2025 filing, it stated that it invests contributions in income-producing assets and distributes investment income, at the discretion of its directors, to charitable organizations described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Simon Blattner Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Simon Blattner Family Foundation gave $60K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $59,500
- +88.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +10.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,833
- +70.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $62,193
- -25.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Simon Blattner Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing lists Simon Blattner as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: Simon Blattner
Mailing address: 463 2Nd Street West, Sonoma, CA 95476
Phone: (707) 721-1630
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Simon Blattner Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation ($15K). Together the top 10 received $52K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 53 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 3% to recipients in New York. The listed recipients included organizations in Sonoma, Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, San Rafael, and other California communities, as well as a recipient in Williamsville, New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Simon Blattner Family Foundation gives
- 62% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 109% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 420% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2022) to $139K (2021). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation Sonoma, CA | Welfare | $15,000 |
| Community Foundation Sonoma County Santa Rosa, CA | Welfare | $12,500 |
| Redwood Empire Food Bank Santa Rosa, CA | Welfare | $7,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Sonoma Sonoma, CA | Welfare | $5,000 |
| Valley of the Moon Music Festival Sonoma, CA | Welfare | $5,000 |
| Congregation Shir Shalom Williamsville, NY | Religious | $2,000 |
| Impact 100 Sonoma Sonoma, CA | Welfare | $2,000 |
| 10000 Degrees San Rafael, CA | Education | $1,000 |
| Ceres Community Project Sebastopol, CA | Welfare | $1,000 |
| Praxis Peace Institute Sonoma, CA | Welfare | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $62,193 | $42,404 | $64,068 | $59,500 | 21 | $59,500 | $6,171 | $14,159 |
| 2024 | $83,857 | $23,652 | $35,988 | $31,554 | 19 | $31,554 | $5,253 | $13,833 |
| 2023 | $96,194 | $83,238 | $89,500 | $85,000 | 5 | $85,000 | $3,494 | $14,123 |
| 2022 | $102,456 | $23,391 | $32,741 | $28,500 | 4 | $28,500 | $6,302 | $15,122 |
| 2021 | $111,806 | $83,549 | $144,052 | $138,500 | 4 | $138,500 | $10,932 | $21,029 |
| 2020 | $172,309 | $72,620 | $114,095 | $108,118 | 23 | — | $8,415 | $19,701 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Simon Blattner Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is to invest its contributions in stocks, securities, and other income-producing assets, then distribute the income earned to eligible charitable organizations at the directors’ discretion.
Its grantees describe a range of activities. Redwood Empire Food Bank says it works to feed neighbors in need and lead the community to end hunger. Valley of the Moon Music Festival says it presents concerts of 18th- and 19th-century music and instructs young musicians in period performance practice. 10,000 Degrees describes its work helping students from low-income backgrounds access and complete higher education. Sonoma Valley Mentoring Alliance says it works to help youth develop strong relationships and access growth-promoting opportunities. Other 2025 grantees include organizations whose stated missions involve hospital fundraising, performing arts, peace education, and book arts.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $59,500 across 21 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $15,000, with a median grant of $1,000.
The largest reported grants included $15,000 to Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation, $12,500 to Community Foundation Sonoma County, $7,500 to Redwood Empire Food Bank, and $5,000 each to Boys & Girls Club of Sonoma and Valley of the Moon Music Festival. Other reported grants included $2,000 to Congregation Shir Shalom and $2,000 to Impact 100 Sonoma, plus $1,000 grants to organizations including 10,000 Degrees, Ceres Community Project, Praxis Peace Institute, Sonoma Valley Mentoring Alliance, and Transcendence Theatre Company.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Simon Blattner as president and Kimberly Blattner as secretary.
Simon Blattner Family Foundation is led by Simon Blattner, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Simon Blattner
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kimberly Blattner
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Simon Blattner Family Foundation
How much does Simon Blattner Family Foundation give each year?
Simon Blattner Family Foundation gave $60K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $32K across 19 grants.
What is Simon Blattner Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Simon Blattner Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,833, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Simon Blattner Family Foundation give grants?
Simon Blattner Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sonoma, CA (13 grants), Santa Rosa, CA (2 grants) and San Francisco, CA (2 grants).
Does Simon Blattner Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Simon Blattner Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Welfare" (16 grants) and "Education" (3 grants).
Who are Simon Blattner Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Simon Blattner Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation ($15,000), Community Foundation Sonoma County ($12,500) and Redwood Empire Food Bank ($7,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Simon Blattner Family Foundation?
Simon Blattner Family Foundation reported $62K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $60K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Simon Blattner Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to invest its contributions in stocks, securities, and other income-producing assets, then distribute the income earned to eligible charitable organizations at the directors’ discretion. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Simon Blattner Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Simon Blattner Family Foundation's EIN?
Simon Blattner Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4120321. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Simon Blattner Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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