Private foundation · EIN 94-2777549 · Mill Valley, California

Mizel Foundation Bruce D Dugstad

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $65K total, median $1,750. 83% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$65K
Median grant
$1,750
Stays in CA
83%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.1M

Grants paid in 2025

6 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Dominican University of CaliforniaSan Rafael, CAGeneral appropriation$30K
Golden Gate Learning FoundationSan Anselmo, CAGeneral appropriation$30K
The Kern ProjectSan Francisco, CAGeneral appropriation$2,500
American Red CrossWashington, DCGeneral appropriation$1,000
Marin Humane SocietyNovato, CAGeneral appropriation$1,000
NAMI Walks Marin CountySan Rafael, CAGeneral appropriation$500

By state: California 5 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Mizel Foundation Bruce D Dugstad is a private grantmaking foundation in Mill Valley, California, administered in care of Bernard Mizel Director, tax-exempt since 1981. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Mizel Foundation Bruce D Dugstad accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Mizel Foundation Bruce D Dugstad give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $65K across 6 grants, a median of $1,750.

Where does Mizel Foundation Bruce D Dugstad give?

California (5 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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