Jacob Bluestein Foundation
The Jacob Bluestein Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2023 IRS filing is marked as a final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Jacob Bluestein Foundation at a glance
In short: Jacob Bluestein Foundation gave $1.9M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1.9M), mostly in Rhode Island. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,940,658
- +2268.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -95.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,940,658
- +52004.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,940,658
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (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.
How to apply to Jacob Bluestein Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 115 Central Park West 6Th Fl, New York, NY 10023
Phone: (212) 724-3223
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jacob Bluestein Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Vanguard Charitable Fund ($1.9M).
Grant Size Distribution
111 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 110 grants of 111 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars were reported entirely in Rhode Island: its single listed grant went to Vanguard Charitable Fund in Warwick, RI.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Jacob Bluestein Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1393% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $82K (2023) to $1.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Fund Warwick, RI | General Use | $1,940,658 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
— = not provided.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $148,864 | $1,940,750 | $1,940,658 | 1 | $1,940,658 | $148,772 | $21,037 |
| 2023 | $1,620,882 | $234,185 | $91,635 | $81,940 | 22 | $81,940 | $224,490 | $92,870 |
| 2022 | $1,478,332 | $152,404 | $139,686 | $132,000 | 27 | $132,000 | $144,718 | $111,149 |
| 2021 | $1,465,614 | $237,842 | $134,312 | $130,000 | 26 | — | $233,530 | $99,017 |
| 2020 | $1,362,084 | $124,158 | $139,318 | $127,000 | 35 | — | $111,840 | $127,749 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jacob Bluestein Foundation reported a distributable amount of $21K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported one grant totaling $1,940,658. The listed recipient was Vanguard Charitable Fund in Warwick, Rhode Island, with the purpose “general use.” The filing’s itemized grant data shows the grant was both the smallest and largest reported for that year.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Marion Galison as president and director; Gerald Galison as secretary, treasurer, and director; and Peter Galison as vice president and director.
Jacob Bluestein Foundation is led by Marion Galison, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marion Galison
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gerald Galison
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Peter Galison
Vice President & Director
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 Jacob Bluestein Foundation
How much does Jacob Bluestein Foundation give each year?
Jacob Bluestein Foundation gave $1.9M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $82K across 22 grants.
How do I apply for a grant from Jacob Bluestein Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Jacob Bluestein Foundation make grants?
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars were reported entirely in Rhode Island: its single listed grant went to Vanguard Charitable Fund in Warwick, RI.
How much is Jacob Bluestein Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Jacob Bluestein Foundation reported a distributable amount of $21K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Jacob Bluestein Foundation's EIN?
Jacob Bluestein Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6116536. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Jacob Bluestein 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
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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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