The Blessing Way Foundation Inc
The Blessing Way Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2025, it reported making 17 grants totaling $189,650 to organizations in several states, including organizations working in the arts, culture, community life, and environmental service.
The Blessing Way Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Blessing Way Foundation Inc gave $190K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in New York. 35% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $189,650
- +34.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +41.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,156
- -5.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $933,542
- -17.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (6 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (55% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Blessing Way Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Edwin Cohen as the contact; form and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions are listed as N/A.
- Contact
Application contact: Edwin Cohen
Mailing address: C/O Perelson Weiner Llp 299 Park, Avenue 2Nd Fl, New York, NY 10171
Phone: (212) 605-3100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Blessing Way Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fractured Atlas Inc ($45K). Together the top 10 received $169K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 54 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 55% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 15% to California, 13% each to Wyoming and Alaska, and 3% to Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Blessing Way Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 17 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 47% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 305% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $77K (2020) to $190K (2025). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $190K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fractured Atlas Inc New York, NY | 99 Canal Street Studio Subsidization & Public Program | $45,400 |
| American Friends of Outset Jackson, WY | General Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
| Outer Coast Sitka, AK | General Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
| Berggruen Institute Los Angeles, CA | General Charitable Purposes | $15,750 |
| Tate Americas Foundation New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $15,000 |
| Green City Force Brooklyn, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Off Assignment Studio City, CA | General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| United Jewish Appeal New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Interfaith Center of New York New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $7,500 |
| Graywolf Press Minneapolis, MN | General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $933,542 | $2,586 | $200,153 | $189,650 | 17 | $194,807 | $8,926 | $63,886 |
| 2024 | $1,130,988 | $9,157 | $149,845 | $141,360 | 12 | $145,728 | $17,084 | $65,900 |
| 2023 | $1,271,605 | $18,027 | $124,200 | $120,250 | 9 | $121,850 | $19,517 | $63,055 |
| 2022 | $1,377,826 | $41,420 | $178,469 | $174,860 | 7 | $176,142 | $39,593 | $68,773 |
| 2021 | $1,513,999 | $52,381 | $138,068 | $131,000 | 9 | $132,882 | $45,930 | $85,859 |
| 2020 | $1,598,768 | $72,399 | $81,888 | $77,000 | 6 | — | $64,917 | $87,346 |
| 2019 | $1,607,453 | $318,612 | $152,305 | $135,570 | 13 | — | $50,530 | $84,096 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Blessing Way Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $64K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Fractured Atlas says its mission is to make the journey from inspiration to practice more accessible and equitable for artists and creatives. Outer Coast says it seeks to teach and inspire promising young people to create virtuous change. Green City Force says it trains young leaders to power a green and inclusive economy through service. Graywolf Press says it publishes risk-taking, visionary writers who transform culture through literature.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $189,650. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $45,400, with a median grant of $7,500. Notable grants included $45,400 to Fractured Atlas for “99 Canal Street Studio Subsidization & Public Program,” $25,000 each to American Friends of Outset and Outer Coast for general charitable purposes, and $15,750 to Berggruen Institute for general charitable purposes. Other grants included $15,000 to Tate Americas Foundation and $10,000 each to Green City Force, Off Assignment, and United Jewish Appeal.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Edwin Cohen and Dillon Cohen as directors.
The Blessing Way Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dillon Cohen
Director
On filings since 2019
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edwin Cohen
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Blessing Way Foundation Inc
How much does The Blessing Way Foundation Inc give each year?
The Blessing Way Foundation Inc gave $190K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $141K across 12 grants.
What is The Blessing Way Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Blessing Way Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $11,156, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Blessing Way Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Blessing Way Foundation Inc give grants?
The Blessing Way Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (15%) and Wyoming (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does The Blessing Way Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 94% of The Blessing Way Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Blessing Way Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Blessing Way Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Fractured Atlas Inc ($45,400), American Friends of Outset ($25,000) and Outer Coast ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Blessing Way Foundation Inc?
The Blessing Way Foundation Inc reported $934K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $195K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $64K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Blessing Way Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Fractured Atlas says its mission is to make the journey from inspiration to practice more accessible and equitable for artists and creatives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Blessing Way Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Blessing Way Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Blessing Way Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3138834. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 20, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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