John Blom Foundation
The John Blom Foundation is a private foundation based in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Its 2020 filing is marked as a final return, indicating that the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
John Blom Foundation at a glance
In short: John Blom Foundation gave $83K across 13 grants in 2020 (avg $6K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $83,231
- +879.2% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 13
- +62.5% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $6,402
- +502.6% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (61% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
How to apply to John Blom Foundation
- Contact
Application contact: Lee A Levine Esq
Mailing address: 3030 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Phone: (609) 348-1300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John Blom Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Lampeter Um Church ($10K). Together the top 10 received $78K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2020, 61% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 17% to New Jersey, 12% to Maryland, 5% to Michigan, and 5% to Kansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How John Blom Foundation gives
- 31% of 2020 grantees were also funded in 2019. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020). 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 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2019) to $83K (2020). In 2020 it made 13 grants totaling $83K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lampeter Um Church Lampeter, PA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army Lancaster PA Lancaster, PA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Absecon Um Church Absecon, NJ | Charitable | $10,000 |
| New Covenant Community Church Delta, PA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Frederick Women's Civic Club Frederick, MD | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Soroptomist Intl of America Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Forever Long Strong Foundation Kalamazoo, MI | Charitable | $4,231 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Topeka, KS | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Friends of Mt Moriah Cemetery Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $4,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $-10,198 | $87,151 | $83,231 | 13 | $2,399 | $3,708 |
| 2019 | $97,349 | $6,383 | $10,010 | $8,500 | 8 | $6,045 | $4,395 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John Blom Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation gave $83,231 across 13 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median grant of $8,000. Its largest reported grants were $10,000 each to Lampeter UM Church, the Salvation Army Lancaster PA, Absecon UM Church, New Covenant Community Church, and Frederick Women’s Civic Club.
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and lists no restrictions on awards. It describes the application materials as a letter stating the type of charitable service performed, with a copy of the organization’s exemption letter. Deadline: No formal deadline.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing lists Barbara Virden and Lee A. Levine, Esq. as managers.
John Blom Foundation's 2020 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2020 are compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Barbara Virden
Manager
On filings since 2019
$250 (2019) → $250 (2020)
Lee A. Levine Esq.
Manager
On filings since 2019
$250 (2019) → $250 (2020)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $250, to Barbara Virden (Manager). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about John Blom Foundation
How much does John Blom Foundation give each year?
John Blom Foundation gave $83K across 13 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $9K across 8 grants.
What is John Blom Foundation's typical grant size?
John Blom Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $8,000, and its average grant was $6,402, across 13 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John Blom Foundation give grants?
John Blom Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (17%) and Maryland (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (3 grants), Absecon, NJ (2 grants) and Lancaster, PA (2 grants).
Does John Blom Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on John Blom Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (13 grants).
Who are John Blom Foundation's largest grantees?
John Blom Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Lampeter Um Church ($10,000), Salvation Army Lancaster PA ($10,000) and Absecon Um Church ($10,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How do I apply for a grant from John Blom Foundation?
John Blom Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
How much is John Blom Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, John Blom Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is John Blom Foundation's EIN?
John Blom Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7123907. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 13, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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