The Blum Family Foundation Inc
The Blum Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland. In 2025, it reported 15 grants totaling $21,500 to organizations working in areas including education, health, environmental conservation, and charitable services.
The Blum Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Blum Family Foundation Inc gave $22K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state New York. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $21,500
- -93.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- -31.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,433
- -90.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $2,555,977
- +4.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (3 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (28% 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 Blum Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Ari Blum as the contact and requests a resume form containing all relevant information about the organization requesting an award. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Ari Blum
Mailing address: 2907 W Strathmore Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21209
Phone: (410) 685-4606
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Blum Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Green Science Policy Institute ($3K). Together the top 10 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
111 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 111 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that recipients in New York received 28% of grant dollars, Utah 26%, California 12%, Washington 9%, and Massachusetts 9%. Listed recipients also include organizations in Pennsylvania and Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Blum Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 15 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 97% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 28% 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 (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2025) to $2.0M (2021). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Green Science Policy Institute Berkeley, CA | Government | $2,500 |
| University of Utah-Trails Salt Lake City, UT | Educational | $2,500 |
| Columbia College Fund Columbia University New York, NY | Educational | $2,000 |
| Harvard University Arnold Arboretum Boston, MA | Educational | $2,000 |
| New York University Langone Health New York, NY | Charitable, Medical | $2,000 |
| Global Links Pittsburgh, PA | Medical | $1,500 |
| Birds Connect Seattle Seattle, WA | Educational | $1,000 |
| Forest Park Conservancy Portland, OR | Charitable | $1,000 |
| New Israel Fund New York, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Northwest Sarcoma Foundation Seattle, WA | Health & Education | $1,000 |
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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 | $2,555,977 | $140,652 | $27,530 | $21,500 | 15 | $21,500 | $103,423 | $76,585 |
| 2024 | $2,442,855 | $151,640 | $354,391 | $346,928 | 22 | $346,928 | $9,261 | $80,259 |
| 2023 | $2,702,032 | $35,126 | $437,914 | $421,579 | 6 | $421,579 | $29,348 | $92,412 |
| 2022 | $3,104,820 | $667,305 | $679,172 | $665,718 | 19 | $665,718 | $171,087 | $107,898 |
| 2021 | $3,155,049 | $78,306 | $2,017,098 | $1,994,063 | 49 | — | $60,461 | $143,604 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Blum Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $77K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for educational institutions, health organizations, and charitable and environmental organizations. The Green Science Policy Institute describes its work as reducing harmful chemicals in consumer products and building materials to protect human health and the environment. Global Links says it works to improve health in communities by partnering with healthcare providers and sharing medical surplus. Birds Connect Seattle describes its work as advocating and organizing for cities where people and birds thrive.
Other supported organizations describe work in sarcoma patient and family support and research (Northwest Sarcoma Foundation), river conservation and clean water stewardship (Utah Rivers Council), and educating globally minded citizens (Sarah Lawrence College).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $21,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $2,500, with a median of $1,000. The largest listed awards were $2,500 each to Green Science Policy Institute and University of Utah-Trails; $2,000 each to Columbia College Fund/Columbia University, Harvard University Arnold Arboretum, and New York University Langone Health; and $1,500 to Global Links.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ari Blum as president and director; James Blum as vice president, treasurer, and director; Claire Stampfer as vice president and director; Emily Clayton as secretary and assistant treasurer; Alex Blum as assistant treasurer and director; Jeffrey P. Merkle as vice president; and Leonor T. Blum as director.
The Blum Family Foundation Inc is led by Ari Blum, President & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ari Blum
President & Director
Vice President & Director → President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Alex Blum
Assistant Treasurer & Director
Assistant Treasurer & Assistant Secretary → Assistant Treasurer & Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Claire Stampfer
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
James Blum
Vice President & Treasurer Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Leonor T. Blum
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Emily Clayton
Secretary & Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jeffrey P. Merkle
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Marc P. Blum (2021–2023) — President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Blum Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Blum Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Blum Family Foundation Inc gave $22K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $347K across 22 grants.
What is The Blum Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Blum Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,433, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Blum Family Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Blum Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Blum Family Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Utah (26%) and California (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants), Salt Lake City, UT (2 grants) and Seattle, WA (2 grants).
Does The Blum Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on The Blum Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (6 grants) and "Charitable" (3 grants).
Who are The Blum Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Blum Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Green Science Policy Institute ($2,500), University of Utah-Trails ($2,500) and Columbia College Fund Columbia University ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Blum Family Foundation Inc?
The Blum Family Foundation Inc reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $22K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $77K (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 The Blum Family Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for educational institutions, health organizations, and charitable and environmental organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Blum Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s 2024 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 Blum Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Blum Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6039023. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021–2025
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