Blumenthal Foundation for Charity Religion Education & Better Inter-
The Blumenthal Foundation for Charity Religion Education & Better Inter- is a private foundation based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations working in areas including religious and civic gatherings, the arts, conservation, community services, journalism, and education.
Blumenthal Foundation for Charity Religion Education & Better Inter- at a glance
In short: Blumenthal Foundation for Charity Religion Education & Better Inter- gave $965K across 46 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in North Carolina. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $964,970
- -11.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 46
- -23.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,978
- +15.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $19,304,950
- +0.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (3 of 46, 2024)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (94% 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 Blumenthal Foundation for Charity Religion Education & Better Inter-
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 34689, Charlotte, NC 28234-4689
Phone: (757) 688-2305
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Blumenthal Foundation for Charity Religion Education & Better Inter- funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wildacres Retreat ($307K). Together the top 10 received $797K.
Grant Size Distribution
331 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 311 grants of 331 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant data shows that most grant dollars went to North Carolina recipients: 94% of the reported total. The reported shares for other recipient states were Utah (3%), Washington, DC (2%), California (1%), and Maryland (1%). Percentages are rounded.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 46 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Blumenthal Foundation for Charity Religion Education & Better Inter- open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 46 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 151% 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 $938K (2020) to $1.5M (2022). In 2024 it made 46 grants totaling $965K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wildacres Retreat Little Switzerland, NC | Grant | $306,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Charlotte Charlotte, NC | Grant | $250,000 |
| Wildacres Leadership Initiative Raleigh, NC | Grant | $100,000 |
| Queens University Charlotte, NC | Grant | $25,000 |
| Wildlands Network Salt Lake City, UT | Grant | $25,000 |
| Jewish Family Services Charlotte, NC | Grant | $25,000 |
| The Stan Greenspon Center Charlotte, NC | Grant | $20,000 |
| Charlotte Ballet Charlotte, NC | Grant | $15,000 |
| Foothills Conservancy Morganton, NC | Grant | $15,000 |
| NC Conservation Network Raleigh, NC | Grant | $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 | $19,304,950 | $507,490 | $1,588,408 | $964,970 | 46 | $1,416,523 | $408,852 | $935,866 |
| 2023 | $19,154,525 | $1,130,535 | $1,649,473 | $1,086,970 | 60 | $1,494,724 | $975,786 | $887,220 |
| 2022 | $18,234,265 | $433,697 | $2,039,516 | $1,457,030 | 69 | $1,879,167 | $273,348 | $969,341 |
| 2021 | $23,001,531 | $670,652 | $1,844,841 | $1,052,018 | 96 | $1,699,781 | $250,386 | $1,102,351 |
| 2020 | $22,030,844 | $2,047,531 | $1,610,130 | $938,000 | 60 | — | $1,864,021 | $980,878 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Blumenthal Foundation for Charity Religion Education & Better Inter- reported a distributable amount of $936K 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 available information does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Wildacres Retreat says it provides facilities and meals for religious, civic, and cultural groups interested in human betterment and relations. Charlotte Ballet describes its work as creating connections, educational opportunities, and transformative experiences through dance. Sustain Charlotte says its mission is to support a more equitable, connected, and healthy community through responsible growth and transportation choices. Spruce Pine Montessori School says it provides Montessori education to Mitchell County and the surrounding region.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 46 grants totaling $964,970. Grants ranged from $460 to $306,500, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest reported grants were $306,500 to Wildacres Retreat, $250,000 to Jewish Federation of Charlotte, and $100,000 to Wildacres Leadership Initiative. Other grants included $25,000 to Queens University, Wildlands Network, and Jewish Family Services; $20,000 to The Stan Greenspon Center; and $15,000 each to Charlotte Ballet, Foothills Conservancy, and NC Conservation Network.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alan Blumenthal, Philip Blumenthal, and Samuel Blumenthal as trustees.
Blumenthal Foundation for Charity Religion Education & Better Inter-'s 2024 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Philip Blumenthal
Trustee
Trustee-Part Time → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$85K (2020) → $85K (2024)
Alan Blumenthal
Trustee
Trustee-Part Time → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Samuel Blumenthal
Trustee
Trustee-Part Time → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $85K, to Philip Blumenthal (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Blumenthal Foundation for Charity Religion Education & Better Inter-
How much does Blumenthal Foundation for Charity Religion Education & Better Inter- give each year?
Blumenthal Foundation for Charity Religion Education & Better Inter- gave $965K across 46 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 60 grants.
What is Blumenthal Foundation for Charity Religion Education & Better Inter-'s typical grant size?
Blumenthal Foundation for Charity Religion Education & Better Inter-'s median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $20,978, across 46 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Blumenthal Foundation for Charity Religion Education & Better Inter- that year got $5K on average.
Where does Blumenthal Foundation for Charity Religion Education & Better Inter- give grants?
Blumenthal Foundation for Charity Religion Education & Better Inter- gives mostly in North Carolina: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Charlotte, NC (21 grants), Raleigh, NC (8 grants), Asheville, NC (3 grants) and Spruce Pine, NC (3 grants).
Does Blumenthal Foundation for Charity Religion Education & Better Inter- give general operating support?
Occasionally: 4% of Blumenthal Foundation for Charity Religion Education & Better Inter-'s 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 46) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Grant" (37 grants).
Who are Blumenthal Foundation for Charity Religion Education & Better Inter-'s largest grantees?
Blumenthal Foundation for Charity Religion Education & Better Inter-'s largest 2024 grantees include Wildacres Retreat ($306,500), Jewish Federation of Charlotte ($250,000) and Wildacres Leadership Initiative ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Blumenthal Foundation for Charity Religion Education & Better Inter-?
Blumenthal Foundation for Charity Religion Education & Better Inter- reported $19.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $936K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Blumenthal Foundation for Charity Religion Education & Better Inter- fund?
The available information does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Wildacres Retreat says it provides facilities and meals for religious, civic, and cultural groups interested in human betterment and relations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Blumenthal Foundation for Charity Religion Education & Better Inter-?
The foundation 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 Blumenthal Foundation for Charity Religion Education & Better Inter-'s EIN?
Blumenthal Foundation for Charity Religion Education & Better Inter-'s EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-0793667. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Blumenthal Foundation for Charity Religion Education & Better Inter- 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.
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Grantable. (2026). Blumenthal Foundation for Charity Religion Education & Better Inter- funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/blumenthal-foundation-for-charity-religion-education-and-better-inter-morg_43c944eff37c449b827967df4497cd68
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