The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc
The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2024 filing reports $1.017 billion in grants to 203 recipients. Bloomberg Philanthropies describes its mission as ensuring better, longer lives for the greatest number of people and says its work spans public health, the environment, education, government innovation, and the arts.
The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc gave $1.0B across 203 grants in 2024 (avg $5.0M), top state New York. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,016,737,000
- +1.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 203
- -6.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,008,557
- +7.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,519,000
- Total assets
- $12,117,236,821
- +2.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (40 of 173, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (23% 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 The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Proposals are by invitation only; the foundation says it works with existing partners on its key initiatives and does not make grants outside its focus areas or directly to individuals.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Geller Company Llc PO Box, New York, NY 10150
Phone: (212) 205-0100
Website: https://bloomberg.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc
Asphalt Art Initiative Grant Program
The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Bloomberg Green Docs Contest Grant
The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc
Amount
US $25,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Bloomberg Public Art Challenge
The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Johns Hopkins University ($212.3M across 8 grants). Together the top 10 received $536.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
1,425 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 445 grants of 1,425 (31%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 23% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 21% to Maryland, 10% to the District of Columbia, and 10% to Massachusetts. An additional 11% is listed under an unspecified recipient-state category. The largest individual grant went to Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 203 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 40 of 173 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2.6M; repeat grants $6.9M. How we count
Medians: $865K first-time, $1.6M repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 259% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $497.1M (2020) to $1.1B (2021). In 2024 it made 203 grants totaling $1.0B.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | To Support Research, Scholarship and Facilities | $186,794,463 |
| Museum of Science Boston, MA | To Support Capital Projects | $78,780,000 |
| Charter Fund Inc (DBA Charter School Growth Fund) Denver, CO | To improve outcomes for k-12 students in the U.S. | $55,520,000 |
| Resources Legacy Fund Sacramento, CA | To Support Clean Energy | $26,500,000 |
| Vital Strategies Inc New York, NY | To Combat the Opioid Crisis in the U.S. | $25,254,000 |
| Resolve to Save Lives Inc New York, NY | To Support Cardiovascular Health | $23,250,000 |
| C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group Inc New York, NY | To Support Clean Energy | $20,000,000 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College Cambridge, MA | To Support the Bloomberg Center for Cities | $20,000,000 |
| Success Academy Charter Schools Inc New York, NY | To improve outcomes for k-12 students in the U.S. | $19,900,000 |
| Memorial Hermann Foundation Houston, TX | To Support Career and Technical Education | $19,161,000 |
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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 | $12,117,236,821 | $1,642,529,594 | $1,509,929,162 | $1,016,737,000 | 203 | $1,473,990,509 | $597,630,528 | $569,321,593 |
| 2023 | $11,808,358,665 | $1,514,801,871 | $1,431,675,458 | $1,005,927,588 | 216 | $1,423,427,842 | $313,169,046 | $542,972,061 |
| 2022 | $11,529,721,546 | $1,721,399,047 | $1,273,232,535 | $977,319,604 | 396 | $1,247,955,241 | $238,023,245 | $574,322,220 |
| 2021 | $13,046,841,936 | $2,451,853,061 | $1,238,089,917 | $1,065,611,544 | 379 | $1,232,358,204 | $1,176,873,220 | $552,018,345 |
| 2020 | $11,114,733,008 | $1,259,941,914 | $526,514,547 | $497,097,837 | 231 | — | $433,259,148 | $425,763,768 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $569.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Bloomberg Philanthropies states that its mission is to ensure better, longer lives for the greatest number of people. Its five focus areas are public health, the environment, education, government innovation, and the arts. Its stated approach includes identifying unmet needs, working with partners, using data, remaining flexible, and collaborating with city leaders.
The 2024 grants illustrate support for a range of institutions and purposes. Johns Hopkins University received support for research, scholarship, and facilities; the Museum of Science received support for capital projects; and Charter School Growth Fund received support to improve K–12 student outcomes. In the grantees’ own descriptions, Johns Hopkins is a research university with work across fields including medicine, public health, and education; Charter School Growth Fund identifies and funds the expansion of public charter schools; and the Museum of Science aims to make science and scientific thinking accessible and engaging.
Other 2024 grants supported clean energy, cardiovascular health, efforts to combat the opioid crisis, tobacco-use reduction, and career and technical education. The foundation also describes direct charitable activities that include technical assistance and advisory services for charities and governments, and engaging subject-matter specialists on topics such as tobacco and climate.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 203 grants totaling $1,016,737,000. Grant amounts ranged from $70,000 to $186,794,463, with a median of $1,519,000.
The largest reported grants included $186,794,463 to Johns Hopkins University for research, scholarship, and facilities; $78,780,000 to the Museum of Science for capital projects; and $55,520,000 to Charter School Growth Fund to improve K–12 student outcomes. Other large grants included $26,500,000 to Resources Legacy Fund for clean energy, $25,254,000 to Vital Strategies to combat the opioid crisis, and $23,250,000 to Resolve to Save Lives for cardiovascular health. The foundation also reported $20 million grants to C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group for clean energy and to Harvard College for the Bloomberg Center for Cities.
The foundation’s website describes the Asphalt Art Initiative, which supports city projects using visual art on streets and public infrastructure, and the Bloomberg Public Art Challenge, which invites U.S. city mayors or chief executives to lead proposals developed with artists or arts organizations. It also describes the Bloomberg Green Docs Contest, a climate-documentary competition with a stated $25,000 grand prize. The website’s submission manager lists no open calls, and the foundation says grant proposals are by invitation only, with news about grant competitions posted on its website.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists the following directors: Alfred Sommer, Anne Tatlock, Daniel L. Doctoroff, Dennis M. Walcott, Emma Bloomberg, Geoffrey Canada, Georgina Bloomberg, Henry Merritt Paulson Jr., James G. Niven, and John J. Mack.
The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc is led by Patricia E. Harris, CEO, CAO & Director on every filing since 2020; 22 of 25 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patricia E. Harris
CEO, CAO & Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$11K (2020) → $13K (2024)
Alfred Sommer
Director
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
$11K (2020) → $13K (2024)
Anne Tatlock
Director
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
$11K (2020) → $13K (2024)
Daniel L. Doctoroff
Director
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
$11K (2020) → $13K (2024)
Dennis M. Walcott
Director
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
$11K (2020) → $13K (2024)
Emma Bloomberg
Director
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
$11K (2020) → $13K (2024)
Georgina Bloomberg
Director
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
$11K (2020) → $13K (2024)
Henry Merritt Paulson Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
$11K (2020) → $13K (2024)
James G. Niven
Director
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
$11K (2020) → $13K (2024)
John J. Mack
Director
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
$11K (2020) → $13K (2024)
Kenneth I. Chenault
Director
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
$11K (2020) → $13K (2024)
Manuel A. Diaz
Director
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
$11K (2020) → $13K (2024)
Martin Sorrell
Director
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
$11K (2020) → $13K (2024)
Maya Lin
Director
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
$11K (2020) → $13K (2024)
Mellody Hobson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
$11K (2020) → $13K (2024)
Michael G. Mullen
Director
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
$11K (2020) → $13K (2024)
Robert A. Iger
Director
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
$11K (2020) → $13K (2024)
Sam Nunn
Director
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
$11K (2020) → $13K (2024)
Tenley Albright
Director
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
$11K (2020) → $13K (2024)
Walter Isaacson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
$11K (2020) → $13K (2024)
Geoffrey Canada
Director
On filings since 2022
0.6 hrs/week
$13K (2023) → $13K (2024)
Ruth Porat
Director
On filings since 2022
0.6 hrs/week
$13K (2023) → $13K (2024)
Mark Carney
Director
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Reverand Joseph M. McShane
Director
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samuel J. Palmisano
Director
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Matrin Sorrell (2023) — Director
- Former: D. Ronald Daniel (2020–2022) — 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 $13K, to Alfred Sommer (Director). 22 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc gave $1.0B across 203 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.0B across 216 grants.
What is The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,519,000, and its average grant was $5,008,557, across 203 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc that year got $2.6M on average.
Where does The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 23% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (21%) and District of Columbia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (37 grants), Washington, DC (34 grants), Baltimore, MD (10 grants) and Atlanta, GA (7 grants).
Does The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 3% of The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 203) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "To Support Clean Energy" (27 grants), "To Improve Outcomes for K-12 Students in the U.S." (15 grants) and "To Support Career and Technical Education" (14 grants).
Who are The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Johns Hopkins University ($212,321,463 across 8 grants), Museum of Science ($78,780,000) and Charter Fund Inc (DBA Charter School Growth Fund) ($55,520,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc?
The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc reported $12.1B in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5B in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $569.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc fund?
Bloomberg Philanthropies states that its mission is to ensure better, longer lives for the greatest number of people. Its five focus areas are public health, the environment, education, government innovation, and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5602483. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc 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 October 2026.
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