Edith C Blum Foundation Inc

NEW YORK, NY EIN: 13-3564317

The Edith C Blum Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York City, established in 1990 as a successor to the original Edith C. Blum Foundation. The foundation operates as an independent grantmaking organization focused on supporting medical research and related charitable causes.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$16.0M

-10.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$525K

-48.0% YoY

Grant Count

-41.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$75K

-10.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edith C Blum Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $662K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary purpose is giving for medical research. Recent grantmaking activity demonstrates a strong focus on cancer research and oncology-related initiatives, with support directed toward leading cancer research institutions and organizations.

Grantmaking

The foundation primarily funds general operating support for its grantees.

Grant Range

s & Activity:**

Average Grant

amounts and median grant amounts are tracked but specific figures vary by year

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on New York, Pennsylvania, and Michigan.

Grant Distribution by State

New York $2.9M (58%)

Massachusetts $1.6M (32%)

Pennsylvania $350K (7%)

Minnesota $85K (2%)

Arizona $35K (1%)

Michigan $25K (0%)

Montana $25K (0%)

States

Arizona Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Montana New York Pennsylvania

Cities

BostonGreat FallsMichigenMinneapolisNew YorkPhoenixPlymouth MeetingSierra Vista

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets & Giving (as of September 2025):

Total assets: $16,024,139
Total giving: $525,000
Total revenues: -$1,334,721
Total expenses: $540,566
Investment income and dividends: $365,710

Staffing:

The foundation operates with 0 employees

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$16,024,139	$17,899,426	$18,500,160
Revenue	$-1,334,721	$440,705	$1,895,837
Expenses	$540,566	$1,041,439	$1,267,776
Qualifying Distributions	$533,076	$1,018,788	$1,252,914
Net Investment Income	$362,982	$418,054	$1,880,975
Distributable Amount	$661,945	$749,479	$1,071,036

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

44 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Nccn Foundation ($200,000), Cancer Research Institute ($100,000), Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center ($100,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CANCER RESEARCH INSTITUTE NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL OPERATING	$100,000
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY DEPT OF OPHTHALMOLOGY (GLAUCOMA FUND) NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL OPERATING	$15,000
JEWISH ASSOCIATION FOR SERVICES FOR THE AGED NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL OPERATING	$50,000
MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL OPERATING	$100,000
NCCN FOUNDATION PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA	GENERAL OPERATING	$200,000
PEF ISRAEL ENDOWMENT FUNDS (FBA LIROT) NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL OPERATING	$35,000
BLOOD CANCER FOUNDATION OF MICHIGAN MICHIGEN, MI	GENERAL OPERATING	$25,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ROY R FRIEDMAN	DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT, & TREAS.	5	—
NANCY R GREEN	DIRECTOR, SECRETARY	2	—
SETH A FRIEDMAN	DIRECTOR	—	—

Contact Information

Address: c/o EAG LLC, 733 3rd Avenue, New York, NY 10017
Telephone: (646) 494-4205
EIN: 13-3564317

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Edith C Blum Foundation Inc fund?

How do I apply for a grant from Edith C Blum Foundation Inc?

**Grant Sizes & Activity:** • Typical grant awards range from $10,000 to $700,000 • In the most recent fiscal year (ending September 2025), the foundation made 11 grants totaling $525,000 • Average grant amounts and median grant amounts are tracked but specific figures vary by year **Recent Grants (2025):** • NCCN Foundation: $200,000 (General Operating) • Cancer Research Institute (CRI): $100,000 (General Operating) • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC): $100,000 (General Operating)…

Where does Edith C Blum Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on New York, Pennsylvania, and Michigan.

What size grants does Edith C Blum Foundation Inc award?

In 2025, Edith C Blum Foundation Inc awarded 7 grants totaling $525K — an average of about $75K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Edith C Blum Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Edith C Blum Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $662K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.