The Bornblum Foundation
The Bornblum Foundation is a private foundation based in Memphis, Tennessee. Its 2024 filing reports 22 grants totaling $1,506,300, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Tennessee.
The Bornblum Foundation at a glance
In short: The Bornblum Foundation gave $1.5M across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $68K), mostly in Tennessee. 68% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,506,300
- +45.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +214.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $68,468
- -53.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $14,943,752
- -3.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 68% first-time grantees (15 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (93% 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 Bornblum Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing lists Bruce Feldbaum as the contact, says application forms and materials are available upon request, and states that there are no restrictions on awards. It also says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Bruce Feldbaum
Mailing address: 40 S Main St 2190, Memphis, TN 38103
Phone: (901) 525-5744
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Bornblum Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bornblum Jewish Community School ($1.2M). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 41 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee, 5% to New York, and 1% to New Jersey. The filing also lists shares of 0% for Illinois and Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Bornblum Foundation open to new grantees?
68%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 22 grantees (68%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $204K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $17K repeat.
- 27% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% 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 (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2023) to $1.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bornblum Jewish Community School Memphis, TN | Program Services | $1,225,000 |
| Chabad Lubavitch of Tn Memphis, TN | Program Services | $110,500 |
| Israel Empowered Woodmere, NY | Program Services | $40,200 |
| Central Fund of Israel Cedarhurst, NY | Program Services | $21,800 |
| Memphis Jewish Community Center Memphis, TN | Program Services | $17,000 |
| Soulsville Foundation Memphis, TN | Program Services | $15,000 |
| Midtown Development Corp Memphis, TN | Program Services | $15,000 |
| Destiny Foundation Lakewood, NJ | Program Services | $14,700 |
| Carpenter Art Garden Memphis, TN | Program Services | $9,500 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Fund New York, NY | Program Services | $8,000 |
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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 | $14,943,752 | $1,117,020 | $1,684,518 | $1,506,300 | 22 | $1,569,226 | $1,054,095 | $1,676,207 |
| 2023 | $15,507,425 | $1,188,648 | $1,056,032 | $1,034,000 | 7 | $1,044,966 | $1,141,652 | $1,474,332 |
| 2022 | $15,384,984 | $936,365 | $1,206,836 | $1,181,030 | 12 | $1,193,133 | $872,566 | $1,406,567 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bornblum Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.7M for 2024 — 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. The 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the Memphis Jewish Community Center describes its mission as “connecting, engaging, and strengthening Jewish Memphis,” while the Soulsville Foundation says it works to preserve the cultural legacy of Stax Records, empower youth, and inspire future artists. Carpenter Art Garden says it works with children and families in under-resourced neighborhoods through artistic, educational, and vocational programs. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $1,506,300. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $1,225,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest awards included $1,225,000 to Bornblum Jewish Community School and $110,500 to Chabad Lubavitch of Tennessee, both in Memphis. Other grants included $40,200 to Israel Empowered, $21,800 to Central Fund of Israel, $17,000 to the Memphis Jewish Community Center, and $15,000 each to Soulsville Foundation and Midtown Development Corp.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bruce L Feldbaum, Elaine K Gordon, Barrie Weiser, Robert J Gordon, Baruch G Gordon, David E Feldbaum, and Rebecca S Feldbaum as directors.
The Bornblum Foundation's 2024 filing lists 7 officers; 2 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Baruch G Gordon
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
$38K (2024)
Robert J Gordon
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
$38K (2024)
Barrie Weiser
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce L Feldbaum
Director
Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David E Feldbaum
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elaine K Gordon
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca S Feldbaum
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Alvin A. Gordon (2022–2023) — Executive Di
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 $38K, to Robert J Gordon (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Bornblum Foundation
How much does The Bornblum Foundation give each year?
The Bornblum Foundation gave $1.5M across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.0M across 7 grants.
What is The Bornblum Foundation's typical grant size?
The Bornblum Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $68,468, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Bornblum Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Bornblum Foundation give grants?
The Bornblum Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Memphis, TN (12 grants) and Glenview, IL (4 grants).
Does The Bornblum Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on The Bornblum Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Services" (22 grants).
Who are The Bornblum Foundation's largest grantees?
The Bornblum Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Bornblum Jewish Community School ($1,225,000), Chabad Lubavitch of Tn ($110,500) and Israel Empowered ($40,200), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Bornblum Foundation?
The Bornblum Foundation reported $14.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.7M (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 Bornblum Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bornblum Foundation?
The 2024 filing lists Bruce Feldbaum as the contact, says application forms and materials are available upon request, and states that there are no restrictions on awards. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Bornblum Foundation's EIN?
The Bornblum Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1448070. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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 2022–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Bornblum Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-bornblum-foundation-morg_4923b3fb14304b2b90514fed56691753
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