Blume Foundation
The Blume Foundation is a private foundation based in San Mateo, California. Its website describes a mission of supporting women’s access to resources and opportunities, and its 2024 grants went to 16 organizations, all in California.
Blume Foundation at a glance
In short: Blume Foundation gave $1.1M across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $67K), mostly in California. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,077,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $67,313
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $17,151,481
- -1.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (100% 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 Blume Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Boston Private 160 Bovet Rd 220, San Mateo, CA 94402
Phone: (650) 378-3719
Website: https://blumefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Blume Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Stanford Board of Trustees - Study of Parkinson's Disease Fund ($400K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 81 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Blume Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 16 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 113% 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 $1.1M (2021) to $1.1M (2020). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford Board of Trustees - Study of Parkinson's Disease Fund Palo Alto, CA | To Support the Organization's Exempt Function | $400,000 |
| Destiny Arts Center Oakland, CA | To Support the Organization's Exempt Function | $100,000 |
| Stanford Board of Trustees - Jene F Blume Parkinson's Cargiver Support FD Palo Alto, CA | To Support the Organization's Exempt Function | $100,000 |
| Stanford Board of Trustees - John a Blume Earthquake Engineering Center Stanford, CA | To Support the Organization's Exempt Function | $100,000 |
| Woman Inc San Francisco, CA | To Support the Organization's Exempt Function | $100,000 |
| Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA Burlingame, CA | To Support the Organization's Exempt Function | $80,000 |
| Stanford Urban Resilience Initiative John a Blume Earthquake Engineering Stanford, CA | To Support the Organization's Exempt Function | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood San Jose, CA | To Support the Organization's Exempt Function | $40,000 |
| Kqed Northern California Public Broadcast San Francisco, CA | To Support the Organization's Exempt Function | $30,000 |
| Mid Peninsula Boys & Girls Club San Mateo, CA | To Support the Organization's Exempt Function | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation’s EIN is 94-6073163.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,151,481 | $1,063,381 | $1,330,586 | $1,077,000 | 16 | $1,077,000 | $846,846 | $957,079 |
| 2023 | $17,418,686 | $840,026 | $1,303,233 | $1,077,000 | 16 | $1,077,000 | $613,993 | $932,996 |
| 2022 | $17,882,412 | $1,036,559 | $1,347,776 | $1,105,500 | 16 | $1,105,500 | $825,927 | $983,402 |
| 2021 | $18,193,629 | $1,545,238 | $1,336,682 | $1,067,000 | 17 | — | $1,304,524 | $1,079,611 |
| 2020 | $17,985,073 | $788,464 | $1,361,535 | $1,107,000 | 16 | — | $548,536 | $1,008,860 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Blume Foundation reported a distributable amount of $957K for 2024 — 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 states that it aims to provide continuous support so women can access the tools, resources, and opportunities to thrive. Its website describes initiatives involving support for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, gendercide advocacy, education and confidence-building for girls, college tuition, career and business development, breast cancer support, and reproductive health and family planning.
The 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. W.O.M.A.N., Inc. says it supports survivors of domestic violence and their loved ones. Destiny Arts Center says it uses the arts to inspire social change and support young people. Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA says it builds healthy relationships between people and animals, while Jasper Ridge Farm says it uses interaction with animals to improve the lives of people in need.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $1,077,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $400,000, with a median grant of $35,000.
The largest reported grant was $400,000 to Stanford Board of Trustees’ Study of Parkinson’s Disease Fund. Other large grants included $100,000 each to Destiny Arts Center, Stanford Board of Trustees’ Jene F. Blume Parkinson’s Caregiver Support Fund, Stanford Board of Trustees’ John A. Blume Earthquake Engineering Center, and W.O.M.A.N., Inc. The filing lists each grant’s purpose as supporting the recipient organization’s exempt function.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dana Aleshire as president, Anne Kiremidjian and Marty Czarnecki as board members, and Jaimie Henderson as secretary.
Blume Foundation is led by Dana Aleshire, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dana Aleshire
President
Board Member → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne Kiremidjian
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jaimie Henderson
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marty Czarnecki
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Richard Aleshire (2020) — President & CEO
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 Blume Foundation
How much does Blume Foundation give each year?
Blume Foundation gave $1.1M across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 16 grants.
What is Blume Foundation's typical grant size?
Blume Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $35,000, and its average grant was $67,313, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Blume Foundation give grants?
Blume Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (4 grants), Palo Alto, CA (2 grants), Stanford, CA (2 grants) and Burlingame, CA (2 grants).
Who are Blume Foundation's largest grantees?
Blume Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Stanford Board of Trustees - Study of Parkinson's Disease Fund ($400,000), Destiny Arts Center ($100,000) and Stanford Board of Trustees - Jene F Blume Parkinson's Cargiver Support FD ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Blume Foundation?
Blume Foundation reported $17.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $957K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Blume Foundation fund?
The foundation states that it aims to provide continuous support so women can access the tools, resources, and opportunities to thrive. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Blume Foundation?
The foundation states 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 Blume Foundation's EIN?
Blume Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-6073163. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Blume 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Blume Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/blume-foundation-morg_991d33a4f72d4709acb319c542597339
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