Bloomfield Family Foundation
The Bloomfield Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations in Oregon, New York, Wisconsin, and Massachusetts, and states that awards are restricted to 501(c)(3) organizations supporting projects with measurable outcomes or startup initiatives that can form the basis for ongoing programs.
Bloomfield Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Bloomfield Family Foundation gave $255K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Oregon. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $254,535
- +33.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,570
- +33.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,000
- Total assets
- $1,846,657
- -8.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (8 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (76% 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 Bloomfield Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing directs applicants to contact William Dolan at U.S. Bank and refers to attached application materials.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing listed October 15 as the deadline. That date is past.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing listed October 15 as the deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Us Bank Co William Dolan
Mailing address: PO Box 3168, Portland, OR 97208
Phone: (503) 275-5929
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Bloomfield Family Foundation
Who Bloomfield Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ophelia's Place ($15K). Together the top 10 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
106 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 106 grants of 106 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In 2024, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon, 12% to New York, 6% to Wisconsin, and 6% to Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Bloomfield Family Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 22 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 31% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 161% of 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 $190K (2023) to $255K (2024). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $255K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ophelia's Place Eugene, OR | General Operating | $15,375 |
| Warrior Songs Madison, WI | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Clackamas Volunteers in Medicine Oregon City, OR | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Pioneer Valley Workers Center Northhampton, MA | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Torus Portland, OR | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Ulster Immigrant Defense Network Kingston, NY | General Operating | $15,000 |
| High Desert Food Bend, OR | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Ohsu Foundation Portland, OR | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Growing Gardens Portland, OR | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Soul Fire Farm Petersburg, NY | General Operating | $15,000 |
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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 | $1,846,657 | $117,844 | $297,979 | $254,535 | 22 | $267,137 | $89,683 | $166,314 |
| 2023 | $2,019,376 | $259,465 | $221,374 | $190,175 | 22 | $196,598 | $129,033 | $140,647 |
| 2022 | $1,982,072 | $216,723 | $220,445 | $190,595 | 19 | $196,454 | $28,313 | $132,907 |
| 2021 | $1,986,428 | $234,909 | $235,169 | $195,000 | 20 | $201,401 | $48,910 | $148,674 |
| 2020 | $1,987,554 | $555,282 | $279,333 | $248,759 | 23 | — | $367,401 | $119,893 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bloomfield Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $166K 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
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included general operating support for organizations working in areas such as youth programs, healthcare access, food and community gardens, immigrant support, worker organizing, and museum education. These are areas reflected in the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
For example, Ophelia’s Place describes its work as providing an after-school skill-building program, individual counseling, and other support for girls ages 10 to 18. Clackamas Volunteers in Medicine says it provides free medical services to uninsured and under-insured people. Growing Gardens says it uses food-growing experiences in schools, backyards, and correctional facilities to cultivate healthy, equitable communities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $254,535 through 22 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $160 to $15,375, with a median of $11,000. The largest awards included $15,375 to Ophelia’s Place and $15,000 each to Warrior Songs, Clackamas Volunteers in Medicine, Pioneer Valley Workers Center, Torus, Ulster Immigrant Defense Network, High Desert Food, OHSU Foundation, Growing Gardens, and Soul Fire Farm. These grants were listed as general operating support.
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It instructs applicants to contact William Dolan at U.S. Bank and lists a form and materials requirement as “CONTACT WILLIAM DOLAN - SEE ATTACHED.” Awards are restricted to 501(c)(3) organizations and are intended to support projects with measurable outcomes and startup initiatives that can form the basis for ongoing programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Katherine Bloomfield as president, Charles Bloomfield as treasurer, and Elliot Oberholtzer as secretary.
Bloomfield Family Foundation is led by Katherine Bloomfield, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Katherine Bloomfield
President
Treasurer → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Bloomfield
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elliot Oberholtzer
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jo Mason (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Louise Bloomfield (2020–2022) — President
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 Bloomfield Family Foundation
How much does Bloomfield Family Foundation give each year?
Bloomfield Family Foundation gave $255K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $190K across 22 grants.
What is Bloomfield Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Bloomfield Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $11,000, and its average grant was $11,570, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bloomfield Family Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Bloomfield Family Foundation give grants?
Bloomfield Family Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (12%) and Wisconsin (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (8 grants), Bend, OR (3 grants), Oregon City, OR (2 grants) and Medford, OR (2 grants).
Does Bloomfield Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Bloomfield Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bloomfield Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Bloomfield Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Ophelia's Place ($15,375), Warrior Songs ($15,000) and Clackamas Volunteers in Medicine ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bloomfield Family Foundation?
Bloomfield Family Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $267K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $166K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bloomfield Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included general operating support for organizations working in areas such as youth programs, healthcare access, food and community gardens, immigrant support, worker organizing, and museum education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bloomfield Family Foundation?
The filing directs applicants to contact William Dolan at U.S. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bloomfield Family Foundation's EIN?
Bloomfield Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1307278. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Bloomfield Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/bloomfield-family-foundation-morg_bbb75f8182dd439c97909be876fdc89c
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