The Bluthenthal - Toff Family Foundation
The Bluthenthal - Toff Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2026 filing reports 24 grants totaling $293,900, including support for charitable organizations in New York and other states.
The Bluthenthal - Toff Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Bluthenthal - Toff Family Foundation gave $294K across 24 grants in 2026 (avg $12K), mostly in New York. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $293,900
- +1948.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 24
- +26.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $12,246
- +1521.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $45,942
- -80.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New York (88% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Bluthenthal - Toff Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 425 East 79Th Street 6F, New York, NY 10075
Phone: (212) 772-1343
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Bluthenthal - Toff Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was The New York Community Trust ($250K). Together the top 10 received $290K.
Grant Size Distribution
104 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 103 grants of 104 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 10% to Maine, and 1% to Illinois. The filing also lists shares of 0% for recipients in Washington, DC, and Alabama.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Bluthenthal - Toff Family Foundation gives
- 54% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 896% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $294K (2026). In 2026 it made 24 grants totaling $294K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The New York Community Trust New York, NY | Charitable | $250,000 |
| New England Music Camp Assoc Sidney, ME | Charitable | $30,000 |
| National Flute Association Chicago, IL | Charitable | $3,300 |
| Fresh Air Fund New York, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| New York Philharmonic New York, NY | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Carnegie Hall Corporation New York, NY | Charitable | $1,100 |
| Habitat for Humanity NYC New York, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | Charitable | $600 |
| City Meals on Wheels New York, NY | Charitable | $500 |
| Dorot New York, NY | Charitable | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $45,942 | $121,009 | $306,381 | $293,900 | 24 | $301,628 | $116,433 | $11,621 |
| 2025 | $231,314 | $17,991 | $22,036 | $14,350 | 19 | $16,435 | $12,753 | $15,415 |
| 2024 | $235,359 | $23,304 | $28,918 | $21,510 | 28 | $23,470 | $18,376 | $14,990 |
| 2023 | $240,973 | $30,608 | $34,731 | $29,500 | 31 | $31,335 | $28,057 | $15,183 |
| 2022 | $245,096 | $52,415 | $17,731 | $14,000 | 2 | $14,000 | $50,652 | $16,574 |
| 2021 | $210,412 | $10,109 | $12,943 | $9,900 | 7 | — | $8,590 | $14,753 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bluthenthal - Toff Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2026 — 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 is stated in the available information. Its grants include support for organizations working in the arts, education, social services, Jewish history and culture, and racial justice. These are areas reflected in the grantees’ own descriptions, not a stated foundation focus.
For example, the New York Community Trust describes its mission as fostering and engaging in enduring and innovative philanthropy. The Fresh Air Fund says it provides New York City children from low-income families with cultural, recreational, and educational experiences. The National Flute Association describes itself as a resource for people interested in music and the flute. Other recipients include the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which says it connects people to creativity, knowledge, and ideas through art, and DOROT, which says it works to alleviate social isolation and loneliness among older adults.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation gave $293,900 through 24 grants. Grants ranged from $100 to $250,000, with a median grant of $500.
The largest 2026 grants included $250,000 to The New York Community Trust and $30,000 to New England Music Camp Association. Other grants included $3,300 to the National Flute Association, $2,000 to the Fresh Air Fund, $1,200 to the New York Philharmonic, and $1,000 to Habitat for Humanity NYC.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Nancy E Toff, Stuart Rosen, and Susan B Cahn as trustees.
The Bluthenthal - Toff Family Foundation's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Nancy E. Toff
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stuart Rosen
Trustee
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan B. Cahn
Trustee
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ruth B. Toff (2021–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Bluthenthal - Toff Family Foundation
How much does The Bluthenthal - Toff Family Foundation give each year?
The Bluthenthal - Toff Family Foundation gave $294K across 24 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $14K across 19 grants.
What is The Bluthenthal - Toff Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Bluthenthal - Toff Family Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $500, and its average grant was $12,246, across 24 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Bluthenthal - Toff Family Foundation give grants?
The Bluthenthal - Toff Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maine (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (16 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Bluthenthal - Toff Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on The Bluthenthal - Toff Family Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (24 grants).
Who are The Bluthenthal - Toff Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Bluthenthal - Toff Family Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include The New York Community Trust ($250,000), New England Music Camp Assoc ($30,000) and National Flute Association ($3,300), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Bluthenthal - Toff Family Foundation?
The Bluthenthal - Toff Family Foundation reported $46K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $302K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Bluthenthal - Toff Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its grants include support for organizations working in the arts, education, social services, Jewish history and culture, and racial justice. These are areas reflected in the grantees’ own descriptions, not a stated foundation focus. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bluthenthal - Toff Family Foundation?
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 Bluthenthal - Toff Family Foundation's EIN?
The Bluthenthal - Toff Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4004905. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does The Bluthenthal - Toff Family Foundation 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Bluthenthal - Toff Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-bluthenthal-toff-family-foundation-morg_886959de8c564750b26b2cb55cf1dfed
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