Bloved Foundation
Accepts applications
Bloved Foundation is a private foundation in San Luis Obispo, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $46,500 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$46,500
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$458,105
Giving in 2025 was up from $21,500 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $30,978 | 9 | $62,107 |
| 2024 | $21,500 | 5 | $40,720 |
| 2025 | $46,500 | 9 | $458,105 |
How to apply
| Contact | Mike Bickel 2062 Fixlini Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (805) 550-9096, slomcb@me.com |
| What to submit | Applications should be in the form of a letter explaining how a scholarship or grant would benefit the recipient. |
| Restrictions | Awards will only be given to further educational purposes. There are no restrictions on geographical areas or educational levels. |
What Bloved Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | $46,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Templeton Unified School District | Education | $10,000 |
| Individual | Educational scholarship | $7,500 |
| Individual | Educational scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Educational scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Educational scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Educational scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Educational scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Educational scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Educational scholarship | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lori Bickel
- Mike Bickel
Questions people ask
Does Bloved Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Bloved Foundation give?
$46,500 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Bloved Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lori Bickel (President) and Mike Bickel (Vp/Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Bloved Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.