Blumberg Foundation Inc
Blumberg Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Scarsdale, New York. Its 2026 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including educational, Jewish community, and health-related organizations.
Blumberg Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Blumberg Foundation Inc gave $34K across 13 grants in 2026 (avg $3K), top state New Jersey. 31% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $34,350
- -76.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $2,642
- -76.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,200
- Total assets
- $1,101,592
- -0.3% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (4 of 13, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (39% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Blumberg Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 26 Doris Drive, Scarsdale, NY 10583
Phone: (914) 693-6500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Blumberg Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Institute for Citizens and Scholars ($10K). Together the top 10 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 75 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 grants were reported across New Jersey (39% of grant dollars), California (32%), Massachusetts (22%), Tennessee (3%), and New York (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Blumberg Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 4 of 13 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 62% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving fell 75% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 43% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2026) to $246K (2024). In 2026 it made 13 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Institute for Citizens and Scholars Princeton, NJ | General Fundpublic Charity | $10,000 |
| Masachusettes Institue Technology Cambridge, MA | General Fundpublic Charity | $7,500 |
| Jewish Federation of San Diego San Diego, CA | General Fundpublic Charity | $3,600 |
| Princeton University Princeton, NJ | General Fundpublic Charity | $3,500 |
| Claremont Hillel Claremont, CA | General Fundpublic Charity | $1,800 |
| Lawrence Family JCC La Jolla, CA | General Fundpublic Charity | $1,500 |
| Jewish Family Services San Diego, CA | General Fundpublic Charity | $1,200 |
| St Judes Memphis, TN | General Fundpublic Charity | $1,000 |
| Anti Defamation League of San Diego New York, NY | General Fundpublic Charity | $1,000 |
| Jewish National Fund San Diego, CA | General Fundpublic Charity | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,101,592 | $45,234 | $48,358 | $34,350 | 13 | $34,350 | $50,906 | $78,982 |
| 2025 | $1,104,716 | $60,183 | $161,657 | $142,913 | 13 | $142,913 | $61,405 | $73,634 |
| 2024 | $1,206,190 | $226,511 | $258,186 | $246,118 | 16 | $246,118 | $226,511 | $72,605 |
| 2023 | $1,237,865 | $47,356 | $145,459 | $136,600 | 13 | $136,600 | $64,116 | $82,653 |
| 2022 | $1,335,968 | $267,825 | $66,089 | $59,250 | 20 | $59,250 | $67,825 | $88,546 |
| 2021 | $1,134,232 | $64,335 | $57,594 | $52,690 | 15 | — | $64,335 | $68,963 |
| 2020 | $1,127,491 | $175,438 | $48,713 | $43,850 | 13 | — | $101,037 | $64,233 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Blumberg Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $79K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2026 grants included support for universities, Jewish community organizations, and other charities. One recipient, the Institute for Citizens and Scholars, describes its mission as preparing leaders and engaging networks to help young people become informed, productively engaged, and hopeful citizens.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $34,350. Grants ranged from $250 to $10,000, with a median of $1,200. Notable recipients included the Institute for Citizens and Scholars ($10,000), Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($7,500), Jewish Federation of San Diego ($3,600), and Princeton University ($3,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Matthew Blumberg as president and director, Robert Blumberg as vice president and director, David Y. Albin as secretary and director, and David Albin as treasurer.
Blumberg Foundation Inc's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Matthew Blumberg
Presdir
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
David Y. Albin
Secdir & Treasurer
On filings since 2025
No compensation reported
Robert Blumberg
Vpdir
On filings since 2025
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Louise Albin (2020–2023) — Presdir
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Blumberg Foundation Inc
How much does Blumberg Foundation Inc give each year?
Blumberg Foundation Inc gave $34K across 13 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $143K across 13 grants.
What is Blumberg Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Blumberg Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $1,200, and its average grant was $2,642, across 13 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Blumberg Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Blumberg Foundation Inc give grants?
Blumberg Foundation Inc's top state is New Jersey, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (32%) and Massachusetts (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (5 grants) and Princeton, NJ (2 grants).
Does Blumberg Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Blumberg Foundation Inc's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Blumberg Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Blumberg Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Institute for Citizens and Scholars ($10,000), Masachusettes Institue Technology ($7,500) and Jewish Federation of San Diego ($3,600), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Blumberg Foundation Inc?
Blumberg Foundation Inc reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $34K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $79K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Blumberg Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2026 grants included support for universities, Jewish community organizations, and other charities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Blumberg Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Blumberg Foundation Inc's EIN?
Blumberg Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6109155. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Blumberg Foundation Inc 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 22, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 25, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS April 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2026
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