Blue Guitar Foundation is a private, independent foundation based in Fort Lee, New Jersey. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and was established in 2014. It functions as a grantmaking foundation focused on supporting nonprofit organizations through financial contributions.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$7.0M
+305.7% YoY
Grant Count
10
-23.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$703K
+427.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary program areas center on maintaining available funds through interest on cash balances and income earned from investments.
The foundation's grantmaking priorities include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Jewish Nonprofits
- Special Education
- Marine-related causes
- Elementary Education
Grantmaking
The foundation made 10 grants in 2024, with total giving of $7,026,500.
Grant Range
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- New York
- New Jersey
- Florida
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $18,608,552
- Total Giving: $7,026,500
- Total Revenues: $26,771
- Total Expenses: $7,032,374
- Investment Income and Dividends: $3,783
Contact Information:
- Address: 400 Kelby Street, Fort Lee, NJ 07024-2943
- Telephone: 212-333-3353
- EIN: 46-1630463
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADAM P GLICK | DIRECTOR,MEMBER & PRESIDENT | 10 | — |
| DENISE R SCRUTON | DIRECTOR,MEMBER TREASURER | 10 | — |
| NOAH GLICK | DIRECTOR & MEMBER | 5 | — |
| ZOE GLICK | DIRECTOR & MEMBER | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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