Judy and Peter Blum Kovler Foundation
The Judy and Peter Blum Kovler Foundation is a private foundation based in Washington, DC. In filing year 2024, it reported 142 grants totaling $5,301,881.
Judy and Peter Blum Kovler Foundation at a glance
In short: Judy and Peter Blum Kovler Foundation gave $5.3M across 142 grants in 2024 (avg $37K), mostly in District of Columbia. 34% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,301,881
- -4.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 142
- -2.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $37,337
- -1.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $28,596,489
- +2.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 34% first-time grantees (45 of 134, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Judy and Peter Blum Kovler Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing requests a 1–2 page written proposal and a copy of the organization’s determination letter for consideration. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing states that proposals must be submitted by November 1 to be considered for the current year. The November 1, 2024 deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing states that proposals must be submitted by November 1 to be considered for the current year.
- Contact
Application contact: Judy And Peter Blum Kovler Foundati
Mailing address: 1025 Thomas Jefferson St Nw 400W, Washington, DC 20007
Phone: (202) 466-0581
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Judy and Peter Blum Kovler Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Civic Nation ($1.1M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $3.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
768 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 650 grants of 768 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Washington, DC. In 2024, 54% of its grant dollars went to recipients in DC, 14% to Virginia, 8% to Maryland, 8% to New York, and 4% to Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 142 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Judy and Peter Blum Kovler Foundation open to new grantees?
34%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 45 of 134 grantees (34%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $54K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 87% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $4.4M (2021) to $6.5M (2022). In 2024 it made 142 grants totaling $5.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Civic Nation Washington, DC | To aid in the exempt purpose of the organization | $864,416 |
| Washington Educational Telecommunications Association Arlington, VA | To aid in the exempt purpose of the organization | $490,780 |
| Fair Elections Washington, DC | To aid in the exempt purpose of the organization | $294,510 |
| National Gallery of Art Washington, DC | To aid in the exempt purpose of the organization | $260,000 |
| Washington Educational Telecommunications Association Arlington, VA | To aid in the exempt purpose of the organization | $247,561 |
| Children's Hospital Foundation Silver Springs, MD | To aid in the exempt purpose of the organization | $210,000 |
| Civic Nation Washington, DC | To aid in the exempt purpose of the organization | $194,360 |
| National Democratic Institute Washington, DC | To aid in the exempt purpose of the organization | $145,080 |
| Sibley Memorial Hospital Washington, DC | To aid in the exempt purpose of the organization | $120,000 |
| American Friends of the Louvre New York, NY | To aid in the exempt purpose of the organization | $115,000 |
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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 | $28,596,489 | $3,848,875 | $5,799,933 | $5,301,881 | 142 | $5,750,937 | $3,505,346 | $6,641,306 |
| 2023 | $28,035,287 | $3,619,246 | $5,999,453 | $5,523,854 | 146 | $5,895,177 | $1,413,578 | $5,842,004 |
| 2022 | $30,474,141 | $1,055,656 | $7,079,400 | $6,537,052 | 163 | $6,717,167 | $846,557 | $5,972,689 |
| 2021 | $32,776,903 | $981,613 | $5,098,089 | $4,448,092 | 134 | $4,614,117 | $701,348 | $6,446,304 |
| 2020 | $35,270,609 | $9,476,269 | $5,400,040 | $4,876,251 | 183 | — | $9,399,083 | $5,029,411 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Judy and Peter Blum Kovler Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6.6M 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
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in civic engagement, elections, education and public media, health care, and arts and culture. These examples describe the grantees’ work, not a stated foundation focus: Civic Nation says it uses organizing, engagement, and public awareness to address national challenges; the Washington Educational Telecommunications Association is among the listed recipients; and the National Gallery of Art is also a recipient. American Friends of the Louvre describes its work as supporting and raising awareness of the Louvre Museum and its art collection, while Albertine Foundation describes its work as promoting French-American artistic, literary, and educational exchange.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 142 grants totaling $5,301,881. Grants ranged from $500 to $864,416, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest awards included $864,416 to Civic Nation, $490,780 and $247,561 to the Washington Educational Telecommunications Association, $294,510 to Fair Elections, and $260,000 to the National Gallery of Art. Other listed grants included $210,000 to Children’s Hospital Foundation, $145,080 to the National Democratic Institute, and $120,000 to Sibley Memorial Hospital. The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Peter Kovler as chairman, Judy Lansing Kovler as president, Dan Kovler and Mark Kovler as vice presidents, and Parisa Kaviany as a director.
Judy and Peter Blum Kovler Foundation is led by Judy Lansing Kovler, President on the 2024 filing; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Judy Lansing Kovler
President
New on the 2024 filing
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter B. Kovler
Chairman
Chairman & Director → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$129K (2020) → $118K (2024)
Parisa Kaviany
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Kovler
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Kovler
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Judy L. Lansing (2020–2023) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $118K, to Peter Kovler (Chairman).
Frequently asked questions about Judy and Peter Blum Kovler Foundation
How much does Judy and Peter Blum Kovler Foundation give each year?
Judy and Peter Blum Kovler Foundation gave $5.3M across 142 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5.5M across 146 grants.
What is Judy and Peter Blum Kovler Foundation's typical grant size?
Judy and Peter Blum Kovler Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $37,337, across 142 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Judy and Peter Blum Kovler Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Judy and Peter Blum Kovler Foundation give grants?
Judy and Peter Blum Kovler Foundation gives mostly in District of Columbia: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (14%) and Maryland (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (60 grants), New York, NY (10 grants), Chicago, IL (9 grants) and Boston, MA (6 grants).
Who are Judy and Peter Blum Kovler Foundation's largest grantees?
Judy and Peter Blum Kovler Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Civic Nation ($1,058,776 across 2 grants), Washington Educational Telecommunications Association ($750,000 across 3 grants) and National Democratic Institute ($410,000 across 5 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Judy and Peter Blum Kovler Foundation?
Judy and Peter Blum Kovler Foundation reported $28.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Judy and Peter Blum Kovler Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in civic engagement, elections, education and public media, health care, and arts and culture. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Judy and Peter Blum Kovler Foundation?
The 2024 filing requests a 1–2 page written proposal and a copy of the organization’s determination letter for consideration. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Judy and Peter Blum Kovler Foundation's EIN?
Judy and Peter Blum Kovler Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-2476143. 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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