The Blum Family Foundation
The Blum Family Foundation is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and private foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee. Founded by a kidney patient for other kidney patients, the organization is dedicated to improving the quality of life of those suffering from kidney disease through education, advocacy, and patient engagement.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$372K
-27.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$405K
+128.2% YoY
Grant Count
92
+17.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
+93.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Blum Family Foundation's mission is to improve the quality of life of kidney patients by providing tools and advocacy that allow patients to take a more active and informed role in their healthcare.
Primary focus areas include:
- Patient Education: Providing educational tools to help patients better understand kidney diseases and take informed roles in their healthcare decisions
- Advocacy: Speaking on behalf of kidney patients and their families at federal and state levels to improve their lives and well-being
- Research Support: Supporting innovation in the kidney and mental wellness spaces, including involvement in market research to share patient voice and experience with renal companies, psychologists, and clinical trials
- Community Building: Building communities among patients, families, healthcare professionals, and support groups
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis.
Grant Range
$2,000
Average Grant
$2,100
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations primarily in Tennessee, New York, and Maine.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2023):
- Total Assets: $512,863
- Total Revenue: $213,071
- Total Expenses: $203,326
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Total Giving: $158,250–$404,715 (figures vary by source)
- Giving Rate: 30.9% of assets
Historical Context:
- Tax-exempt status granted: February 2002
- EIN: 62-1871174
- Number of employees: 0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $371,560 | $512,863 | $318,470 |
| Revenue | $336,185 | $213,071 | $58,613 |
| Expenses | $436,631 | $203,326 | $307,807 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $404,715 | $177,350 | $274,550 |
| Net Investment Income | $294,472 | $181,114 | $24,626 |
| Distributable Amount | $98,128 | $100,169 | $95,265 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Joan B. Shayne - Chairman/Trustee
- Jennifer L. Blum - Trustee
- Lauren Blum - Secretary/Trustee
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOAN B SHAYNE | CHAIRMAN/TRUSTEE | — | — |
| JENNIFER L BLUM | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| LAUREN BLUM | SECRETARY/TRUSTEE | — | — |
| EMILY BLUM HASLETT | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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