Friends of Blue and White
See attached Schedule O.
Friends of Blue and White at a glance
In short: Friends of Blue and White gave $36K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $36K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $36,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $36,000
- Median grant
- $36,000
- Total assets
- $333,294
- +166.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of Blue and White funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was PEF Israel Endowment Funds ($36K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PEF Israel Endowment Funds New York, NY | Charitable purposes | $36,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Friends of Blue and White?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $333,294 | $412,198 | $203,890 | $36,000 | 1 | $7,518 |
| 2023 | $124,986 | $139,501 | $14,515 | — | — | — |
About Friends of Blue and White
Based on IRS filings
Friends of Blue and White is a public charity focused on Education, based in San Diego, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $333K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $36K. Net investment income was $8K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of Blue and White is led by Norman Smith, President Chairman Director since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Norman Smith
President Chairman Director
President, Chariman & Director → President Chairman Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yarden Avriel
Secretary CFO Director
Secretary & Director → Secretary CFO Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amir Peled
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Omer Shlayer (2023) — Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Friends of Blue and White
How much does Friends of Blue and White give each year?
Friends of Blue and White gave $36K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Friends of Blue and White?
Friends of Blue and White reported $333K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $412K.
What is Friends of Blue and White?
Friends of Blue and White is a public charity focused on Education, based in San Diego, CA. It holds $333K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Friends of Blue and White operate?
Friends of Blue and White has awarded grants in New York.
What is Friends of Blue and White's EIN?
Friends of Blue and White's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1437581. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
Live grants for the work Friends of Blue and White funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Friends of Blue and White's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common
Zuckerman Klein Family Support Foundation
Bloomfield Hills, MI
To support the jewish community and the community as a whole.
Assets
$6.3M
Grants
4
Total Given
$275K
The Neuhar Family Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
Assets
$3.7M
Grants
5
Total Given
$93K
Ephraim Block Family Charitable Trust
Milwaukee, WI
Assets
$4.3M
Grants
8
Total Given
$239K
Jesselson Foundation
New York, NY
The Jesselson Foundation supports general charitable purposes, with recent grants ranging from $1,620 to $100,000 and a median of $12,550. Its 2025 giving went mostly to organizations in New York, with some in Florida. The filing says giving is not restricted to preselected organizations and lists Michael G. Jesselson as the contact; it does not explicitly state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$6.5M
Grants
9
Total Given
$274K
Arthur D Zinberg Family Foundation
New York, NY
Assets
$1.0M
Grants
9
Total Given
$81K
Amos and Ruth Wilnai Foundation
Palo Alto, CA
The foundation’s 2025 grants supported organizations connected to Israel, higher education, democracy, and community media, with most grant dollars going to recipients in New York, Virginia, and Washington, DC. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $710,000, though the median was $3,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$26.2M
Grants
10
Total Given
$1.1M
More similar funders
More Funders in California
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Friends of Blue and White's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Friends of Blue and White down — hundreds of funders to go?