The Blum Foundation
The Blum Foundation is a private foundation, based in Centennial, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $30K.
The Blum Foundation at a glance
In short: The Blum Foundation gave $30K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $30K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $30,000
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- Average grant
- $30,000
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Blum Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Naropa university ($30K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Blum Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Naropa university Boulder, CO | Education | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $33,335 | $30,000 | 1 | $30,000 | $1,504 |
| 2021 | $33,335 | $1,386 | — | — | — | $1,702 |
| 2020 | $34,721 | $1,299 | — | — | — | $1,747 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Blum Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Blum Foundation is led by Albert Blum, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Albert Blum
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Judith Blum
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard Saul
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Foundation
How much does The Blum Foundation give each year?
The Blum Foundation gave $30K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Blum Foundation operate?
The Blum Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado.
How much is The Blum Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The Blum Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Blum Foundation's EIN?
The Blum Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0632699. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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