Aaron Blaustein Foundation
The Aaron Blaustein Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its most recent filing on record is for 2020, and nothing has been filed since; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Aaron Blaustein Foundation at a glance
In short: Aaron Blaustein Foundation gave $19K across 16 grants in 2020 (avg $1K), mostly in New York. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $19,450
- Grants made (2020)
- 16
- Average grant
- $1,216
- Median grant
- $720
- Total assets
- $138,287
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2020; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Aaron Blaustein Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2020 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. This is not current application guidance.
- Contact
Mailing address: 194 Middleton St, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Phone: (347) 351-2900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Aaron Blaustein Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Yeshiva Nachlas TZVI Krula ($6K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2020 grant dollars went to recipients in New York; the listed recipients were in Brooklyn.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 16 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yeshiva Nachlas TZVI Krula Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $3,000 |
| Yeshiva Nachlas TZVI Krula Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $3,000 |
| Yeshiva Chocmas Hatorah Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $3,000 |
| Yeshiva Teferes Shmeil Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $3,000 |
| Cong Sura Chana Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $1,300 |
| Cong Sura Chana Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $1,180 |
| Cong Ohel Shlome DOV Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $1,000 |
| Cong Sura Chana Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $780 |
| Cong Bnei Meir Moshe Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $660 |
| Cong Zichran Yoseph Arye Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $520 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $138,287 | $19,900 | $19,450 | 16 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $19,450. Grant amounts ranged from $10 to $3,000, with a median of $720.
Notable grants included two grants of $3,000 each to Yeshiva Nachlas Tzvi Krula, and grants of $3,000 to Yeshiva Chocmas Hatorah and Yeshiva Teferes Shmeil. Cong Sura Chana received three grants of $1,300, $1,180, and $780.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Aaron Blaustein was listed as trustee on the 2020 filing.
Aaron Blaustein Foundation is led by Aaron Blaustein, Trustee on the 2020 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Aaron Blaustein
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Aaron Blaustein Foundation
How much does Aaron Blaustein Foundation give each year?
Aaron Blaustein Foundation gave $19K across 16 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
What is Aaron Blaustein Foundation's typical grant size?
Aaron Blaustein Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $720, and its average grant was $1,216, across 16 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does Aaron Blaustein Foundation give grants?
Aaron Blaustein Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (16 grants).
Does Aaron Blaustein Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Aaron Blaustein Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
Who are Aaron Blaustein Foundation's largest grantees?
Aaron Blaustein Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Yeshiva Nachlas TZVI Krula ($6,000 across 2 grants), Cong Sura Chana ($3,260 across 3 grants) and Yeshiva Chocmas Hatorah ($3,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How large is Aaron Blaustein Foundation?
Aaron Blaustein Foundation reported $138K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
How do I apply for a grant from Aaron Blaustein Foundation?
The foundation stated on its 2020 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Aaron Blaustein Foundation's EIN?
Aaron Blaustein Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2001984. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Does Aaron Blaustein 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 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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