Miranda Lux Foundation
Accepts applications
Miranda Lux Foundation is a private foundation in San Rafael, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $570,000 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$570,000
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$13.1 million
- New grantees79%
Giving in 2024 was up from $538,500 the year before.
79% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $538,500 | 29 | $12.6 million |
| 2024 | $570,000 | 30 | $13.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mr Kenneth Blum Executive Director PO Box 6106, San Rafael, CA 94903 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (415) 981-2966, admin@mirandalux.org |
| What to submit | Applications for grants should submit a letter detailing the following information:1. Name of applicant organization or institution;2. Evidence of qualification as a non-profit organization under the terms of section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code;3. A concise description of the project to be funded, including; a) the amount requested; b) the total amount budgeted for the project; c) other funding sources; d) number of participants; e) age range and distribution of participants; f) term of the project; g) goals of the project; h) stafffunds are committted to approve projects for periods of one year. Continuations to a maximum of three years may be considered subject to an annual review. A report on the use of funds granted is required. The foundation does not seek publicity on grants, but may approve publicity by grantees that will aid their objectives. |
| Restrictions | The foundation supports promising proposals for preschool through junior college in the fields of prevocational and vocational education and training in san francisco. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Miranda Lux Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 30 | $525,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City Surf Project | to support the Alumni Coach prograM | $30,000 |
| Sprouts Chef Training | To support the chef training program | $25,000 |
| Pie Ranch | to support the Youth Education Program | $25,000 |
| Ica Cristo Rey Academy | To support the corporate work study program | $20,000 |
| Magnolia Project | to support the expansion of the Career Explorations program throughout Sonoma County | $20,000 |
| North Coast Builders Exchange | To support an afterschool 3-month basic construction training program | $20,000 |
| Olinga | to support stem WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN MONTEREY | $20,000 |
| Santa Rosa Junior College Foundatio | to support the CARPENTRY FUNDAMENTALS PROGRAM | $20,000 |
| Huckleberry Youth Programs | To support the Marin Huckleberry Access to College Equity Academy | $20,000 |
| LandPaths | to support the Youth Stewards Program | $20,000 |
| Santa Rosa Junior College Foundatio | to support the Fire Technology Program | $20,000 |
| Spaulding Marine Center | to support the Boatworks 101 program | $20,000 |
| Sunset Youth Services | to support the Arts & Enterprise Program | $20,000 |
| Conservation Corps of North Bay | to support the Career Pathways Program | $20,000 |
| Bread Project | To support the food prep & training job placement program | $15,000 |
| Berkeley Reparatory Theater | TO support the Skyline High School Technical Theatre Residency and the Teen Council | $15,000 |
| Narrative | to SUPPORT THE PublishING Pathways and Practicum Program | $15,000 |
| Scrap | to support the Sustainable Fashion Design program | $15,000 |
| Strategic Energy Innovations | to support the green Career Technical Education program | $15,000 |
| Tiny Village Spirit Project | TO SUPPORT THE Tiny House Village Farm & Garden Youth Community Organizing Team | $15,000 |
| CERES Community Program | to support two Sustainable Ag Workforce Interns | $15,000 |
| Sfjazz | to support the Richmond Audio Production Series | $15,000 |
| SF Made | to support the FlexFactor Program in San Francisco high schools | $15,000 |
| San Francisco Mime Troupe | to support the Youth Theatre Project | $15,000 |
| Dusty's Fishing Well | To support the First Responders Career Pathways Fair | $15,000 |
| On Campus Ministries | to support the Barista Training Program | $15,000 |
| Sonoma Valley Education Foundation | to support the Healthcare Pathway | $15,000 |
| Oakland Public Education Fund | To support the student tech repair internship program | $10,000 |
| Community Youth Center of San Franc | to support the Construction On-Ramp program | $10,000 |
| Pine Valley Middle School Education | to support the CLOTHING Design Program | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert J Cappelloni
- Roland E Tognazzini Jr
- Nina Gladish
- Bert Damner
- Philip F Spalding
- Sonia Fava
- Terrelea Wong
Questions people ask
Does Miranda Lux Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Miranda Lux Foundation give?
$570,000 in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Miranda Lux Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert J Cappelloni (President), Roland E Tognazzini Jr (Vice President), Nina Gladish (Secretary) and Bert Damner (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Miranda Lux Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and environment and conservation.