Blavatnik Family Foundation
The Blavatnik Family Foundation is a New York-based 501(c)(3) private foundation founded by Sir Leonard Blavatnik. It supports scientific research, higher education, arts and culture, and Jewish history, and reports contributing more than $1.5 billion to over 250 institutions globally during the past decade.
Blavatnik Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Blavatnik Family Foundation gave $43.7M across 108 grants in 2024 (avg $405K), mostly in New York. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $43,716,168
- -37.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 108
- -16.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $404,779
- -24.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $57,533,348
- -41.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (34 of 108, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (51% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Blavatnik Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. For the National Awards, nominations come through eligible institutions and previous Laureates.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Access Inc 40 West 57Th St 28Fl, New York, NY 10019
Phone: (203) 622-7400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Blavatnik Family Foundation
Who Blavatnik Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Moore Impact Inc ($11.9M). Together the top 10 received $32.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
510 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 196 grants of 510 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its support as reaching institutions globally. In 2024, 51% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 27% to Colorado, 11% to Massachusetts, 5% to Rhode Island, and 1% to Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 108 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Blavatnik Family Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 34 of 108 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $149K; repeat grants $522K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $63K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $35.9M (2021) to $136.5M (2020). In 2024 it made 108 grants totaling $43.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Moore Impact Inc Denver, CO | To provide agile, thoughtful, and expansive support to individuals, families, and organizations in order to help changemakers solve some of the worlds greatest challenges | $11,853,633 |
| American Friends TEL Aviv Universit New York, NY | Support for Education | $5,225,200 |
| The New York Academy of Science New York, NY | Support for SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND KNOWLEDGE | $4,557,785 |
| Harvard University Cambridge, MA | Support for Education and Research | $2,400,000 |
| Americans for Oxford Inc New York, NY | Support for education | $2,096,340 |
| Brown University Providence, RI | support for education | $2,000,000 |
| Columbia University New York, NY | Support for Education | $1,340,000 |
| Brandeis University Waltham, MA | support for education | $1,250,000 |
| Colel Chabad Brooklyn, NY | Support for Jewish Community | $1,100,000 |
| NYU Medical Center New York, NY | Support for Medical Research | $1,100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $57,533,348 | $3,556,739 | $44,629,206 | $43,716,168 | 108 | $44,554,206 | $3,540,496 | $3,423,681 |
| 2023 | $98,929,513 | $122,781,436 | $72,371,373 | $69,425,051 | 130 | $70,109,373 | $116,581,436 | $1,778,726 |
| 2022 | $47,857,010 | $87,429,834 | $40,244,521 | $39,218,621 | 90 | $39,895,384 | $73,025,934 | — |
| 2021 | $638,766 | $123,039 | $36,552,618 | $35,888,756 | 59 | $36,546,596 | $118,814 | $962,506 |
| 2020 | $37,140,589 | $306,213 | $137,266,569 | $136,473,670 | 123 | — | $298,333 | $2,730,680 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Blavatnik Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.4M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is to advance innovation, discovery, and creativity. Its support includes early-stage scientific research addressing major global challenges, fellowships and grants to research universities, arts and cultural institutions, and preservation of Jewish history through the Blavatnik Archive.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate a range of supported work. Brandeis University describes its mission as advancing the humanities, arts, and social, natural, and physical sciences, while Americans for Oxford says it primarily supports educational programs, institutions, and posts. The Center for Jewish History says it works to preserve Jewish history, foster research, and educate the public. Other 2024 recipients include organizations whose stated missions involve promoting arts and theatre, supporting Jewish education and welfare, and facilitating philanthropy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 108 grants totaling $43,716,168. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $11,853,633, with a median of $50,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $11,853,633 to Moore Impact Inc. for support to changemakers addressing global challenges; $5,225,200 to American Friends Tel Aviv University for education; $4,557,785 to the New York Academy of Science for scientific research and knowledge; and $2,400,000 to Harvard University for education and research. Other large grants included $2,096,340 to Americans for Oxford, $2,000,000 to Brown University, and $1,340,000 to Columbia University, each for education.
The active Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists recognize U.S. faculty-rank scientists and engineers in life sciences, physical sciences and engineering, and chemical sciences. Each Laureate receives $250,000 in unrestricted funds. Nominations are made by a select group of institutions and previous Laureates; institutional nominations must be submitted by the institution’s official nominator or designee. The program description says its invited-institution list includes approximately 300 U.S.-based institutions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
CPTC LLC is listed as trustee on the foundation’s 2024 filing.
Blavatnik Family Foundation's only listed officer is Cptc LLC, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cptc LLC
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Blavatnik Family Foundation
How much does Blavatnik Family Foundation give each year?
Blavatnik Family Foundation gave $43.7M across 108 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $69.4M across 130 grants.
What is Blavatnik Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Blavatnik Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $404,779, across 108 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Blavatnik Family Foundation that year got $149K on average.
Where does Blavatnik Family Foundation give grants?
Blavatnik Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (27%) and Massachusetts (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (43 grants), Brooklyn, NY (12 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (3 grants).
Does Blavatnik Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 108 grants with a stated purpose on Blavatnik Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support for Education" (10 grants), "Support for the arts" (4 grants) and "Support for Jewish Community" (3 grants).
Who are Blavatnik Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Blavatnik Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Moore Impact Inc ($11,853,633), American Friends TEL Aviv Universit ($5,225,200) and The New York Academy of Science ($4,557,785), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Blavatnik Family Foundation?
Blavatnik Family Foundation reported $57.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $44.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Blavatnik Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to advance innovation, discovery, and creativity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Blavatnik Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Blavatnik Family Foundation's EIN?
Blavatnik Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2444350. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Blavatnik Family 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-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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