Palo Verde Valley Community Improvement Fund
Accepts applications
Palo Verde Valley Community Improvement Fund is a private foundation in Blythe, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $152,404 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $6,500 and the largest $60,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$152,404
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$6,500
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2024 was up from $114,392 the year before.
71% 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 | $114,392 | 10 | $0 |
| 2024 | $152,404 | 9 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | Bruce Wilson Ceo 203 E Hobsonway, Blythe, CA 92225 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (760) 922-0077, bkw@cif-blythe.com |
| What to submit | See website, www.cif-blythe.com |
| Deadlines | 8 weeks before board meeting |
| Restrictions | Max $100,000 annually |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Palo Verde Valley Community Improvement Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | $152,404 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Palo Verde Hospital | Grant for purchase of ultrasound machine. | $60,000 |
| City of Blythe | Blythe police grant. | $40,000 |
| Palo Verde Hospital | Repairs to chiller system. | $28,094 |
| Bpo Elks Lodge 1799 | Building repairs | $11,560 |
| City of Blythe | Landscaping | $6,500 |
| California Women for Agriculture | Fall agriculture days | $5,000 |
| Colorado River Fair Jr Livestock Au | Livestock auction booster sponsorship | $750 |
| Dobbs Duffers Fore Children | Support of local children supported by dobbs duffers for children | $250 |
| Palo Verde Yellow Jacket Boosters | Golf tournament sponsorship | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Jay L Abbs
- Kime Williams
- Summer Spraggins
- Brad Robinson
- Mike Hudson
- Carolyn Dekens
- George Thomas
- Tim Cox
- Jamey Mullion
- Jason Rollo
- Bruce K Wilson
- Nisha Noroian
Questions people ask
Does Palo Verde Valley Community Improvement Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: 8 weeks before board meeting.
How much does Palo Verde Valley Community Improvement Fund give?
$152,404 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $6,500.
Who runs Palo Verde Valley Community Improvement Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Jay L Abbs (Treasurer), Kime Williams (Secretary), Summer Spraggins (Director) and Brad Robinson (2nd VICE CHAIRM) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Palo Verde Valley Community Improvement Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.