Charles Bloom Foundation
The Charles Bloom Foundation is a private foundation based in Santa Barbara, California. Its 2024 filing reports 16 grants totaling $176,411, with support going to organizations including local arts and cultural institutions, a community foundation focused on LGBTQ+ advocacy and education, and organizations providing hospice care.
Charles Bloom Foundation at a glance
In short: Charles Bloom Foundation gave $176K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $176,411
- -30.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +220.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,026
- -78.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $946,535
- -7.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (85% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Charles Bloom Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2023 filing lists Clay Tedeschi as the contact for grant requests and says applicants should submit a one-page letter of request and a detailed budget. It states that grants are limited to 501(c)(3) organizations, with no deadlines or award restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: Clay Tedeschi
Mailing address: 240 Eucalyptus Hill Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Phone: (805) 689-3454
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charles Bloom Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pacific Pride Foundation ($50K). Together the top 10 received $173K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 35 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went primarily to organizations in California: 85% of grant dollars went to California recipients, 14% to New York, 1% to Vermont, and a reported less than 1% to Oregon. The listed grants include recipients in Santa Barbara and Los Angeles, California; New York, New York; Middlebury, Vermont; and Portland, Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
How Charles Bloom Foundation gives
- 19% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 75% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 343% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $42K (2022) to $252K (2023). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $176K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Pride Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Santa Barbara Museum of Art Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $46,761 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Music Academy of the West Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| All Saints Church Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $11,650 |
| SBCC Foundation - Quire of Voyces Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Hospice of Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Community Partners Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Henry Sheldon Museum Middlebury, VT | Unrestricted | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $946,535 | $110,279 | $185,236 | $176,411 | 16 | $178,411 | $104,090 | $51,954 |
| 2023 | $1,021,492 | $-48,014 | $262,252 | $252,000 | 5 | $254,000 | $26,884 | — |
| 2022 | $1,331,758 | $40,652 | $55,372 | $42,099 | 8 | $44,074 | $42,733 | $59,978 |
| 2021 | $1,347,049 | $208,224 | $112,391 | $101,000 | 4 | — | $199,655 | $61,932 |
| 2020 | $1,266,014 | $-50,857 | $113,267 | $100,000 | 2 | — | $49,728 | $58,873 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles Bloom Foundation reported a distributable amount of $52K 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
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in arts and culture, community services, and other areas. For example, Pacific Pride Foundation describes its mission as meeting the needs of a diverse population through advocacy and education to build a thriving and visible LGBTQ+ community and prevent HIV/AIDS transmission. The Santa Barbara Museum of Art says it seeks to integrate art into people’s lives, while Music Academy of the West describes its work as providing musicians and audiences with educational and performance experiences.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 16 grants totaling $176,411. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $50,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants included $50,000 to Pacific Pride Foundation, $46,761 to the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, and $25,000 each to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Music Academy of the West. These grants were listed as unrestricted.
The 2023 filing says the foundation gives to 501(c)(3) organizations and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It describes a process of submitting a one-page letter of request and a detailed budget, with no deadlines or award restrictions stated.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Clay Tedeschi as president and treasurer, Kurt Rieckenberg as vice president, Lisa Bookout as secretary, and Erin Gingerella as director.
Charles Bloom Foundation is led by Clay Tedeschi, President & Treasurer since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Clay Tedeschi
President & Treasurer
President → President & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Erin Gingerella
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Kurt Rieckenberg
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lisa Bookout
Secretary
Secretary & CFO → Secretary, 2024
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.
Frequently asked questions about Charles Bloom Foundation
How much does Charles Bloom Foundation give each year?
Charles Bloom Foundation gave $176K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $252K across 5 grants.
What is Charles Bloom Foundation's typical grant size?
Charles Bloom Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $11,026, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Charles Bloom Foundation give grants?
Charles Bloom Foundation gives mostly in California: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Barbara, CA (9 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (3 grants).
Does Charles Bloom Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Charles Bloom Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Charles Bloom Foundation's largest grantees?
Charles Bloom Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Pacific Pride Foundation ($50,000), Santa Barbara Museum of Art ($46,761) and Metropolitan Museum of Art ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Charles Bloom Foundation?
Charles Bloom Foundation reported $947K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $178K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $52K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Charles Bloom Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in arts and culture, community services, and other areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charles Bloom Foundation?
The 2023 filing lists Clay Tedeschi as the contact for grant requests and says applicants should submit a one-page letter of request and a detailed budget. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Charles Bloom Foundation's EIN?
Charles Bloom Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6083599. 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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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). Charles Bloom Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/charles-bloom-foundation-morg_1de5115a6d8042ecbd7842de575ba89a
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