The Emma and Georgina Bloomberg
The Emma and Georgina Bloomberg is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including groups working in animal care and welfare, ocean conservation, education, and social services.
The Emma and Georgina Bloomberg at a glance
In short: The Emma and Georgina Bloomberg gave $3.0M across 88 grants in 2024 (avg $34K), mostly in New York. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,954,580
- +113.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 88
- +12.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $33,575
- +89.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $25,346,892
- -3.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (15 of 88, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (75% 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 Emma and Georgina Bloomberg
- 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: Co Geller Company PO Box 1510, New York, NY 10150
Phone: (212) 583-6001
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Emma and Georgina Bloomberg funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Animal Care and Control of New York City Inc ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
368 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 338 grants of 368 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, followed by New Jersey, Florida, and Washington, DC, at 4% each, and Puerto Rico at 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 88 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Emma and Georgina Bloomberg open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 88 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $27K; repeat grants $35K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 229% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 208% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $898K (2021) to $3.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 88 grants totaling $3.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Care and Control of New York City Inc New York, NY | To Support Veterinary Clinic | $1,000,000 |
| Dogs Trust USA Inc New York, NY | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| Only One Inc New York, NY | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| Our Big Fat Caribbean Rescue Inc Vieques, PR | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| Apriles Memorial French Bulldogs Special Needs Support Services New York, NY | General Purpose | $98,360 |
| Animal Nation Inc South Salem, NY | General Purpose | $75,000 |
| Barky Pines Animal Rescue & Sanctuary Inc Loxahatchee, FL | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Friends of Green Chimneys Brewster, NY | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Kipp Foundation New York, NY | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Leadership for Educational Equity Foundation New York, NY | General Purpose | $50,000 |
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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 | $25,346,892 | $2,171,190 | $3,079,405 | $2,954,580 | 88 | $2,954,830 | $2,084,369 | $1,422,750 |
| 2023 | $26,262,240 | $1,167,626 | $1,399,431 | $1,382,900 | 78 | $1,383,650 | $1,147,455 | $1,322,824 |
| 2022 | $26,493,192 | $25,004,011 | $1,079,718 | $1,072,000 | 69 | $1,072,250 | $45,319 | $230,306 |
| 2021 | $2,569,011 | $385,123 | $905,795 | $897,500 | 65 | $897,750 | $371,094 | $184,139 |
| 2020 | $3,089,944 | $359,019 | $1,324,113 | $1,317,500 | 68 | — | $352,734 | $211,829 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Emma and Georgina Bloomberg reported a distributable amount of $1.4M 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own stated missions cover a range of activities. Animal Care Centers of NYC says its mission is to end animal homelessness in New York City; Dogs Trust USA says it works to protect dogs and other animals from maltreatment, cruelty, and suffering. The Sato Project describes work to raise awareness of stray dogs in Puerto Rico and reduce their number through rescue, outreach, and spay and neuter programs. Only One says it works to rebuild ocean life through collective action. Other recipients included KIPP Foundation and the New York Immigration Coalition.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 88 grants totaling $2,954,580. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $1,000,000, with a median of $15,000. The largest grant was $1,000,000 to Animal Care and Control of New York City Inc. to support a veterinary clinic. Other grants included $100,000 each to Dogs Trust USA Inc., Only One Inc., and Our Big Fat Caribbean Rescue Inc.; $75,000 to Animal Nation Inc.; and $50,000 each to Barky Pines Animal Rescue & Sanctuary Inc., Friends of Green Chimneys, KIPP Foundation, Leadership for Educational Equity Foundation, and the New York Immigration Coalition Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Emma Bloomberg, Georgina Bloomberg, Susan Bloomberg, and Patricia Harris as trustees.
The Emma and Georgina Bloomberg's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Emma Bloomberg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Georgina Bloomberg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Harris
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Bloomberg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Emma and Georgina Bloomberg
How much does The Emma and Georgina Bloomberg give each year?
The Emma and Georgina Bloomberg gave $3.0M across 88 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 78 grants.
What is The Emma and Georgina Bloomberg's typical grant size?
The Emma and Georgina Bloomberg's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $33,575, across 88 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Emma and Georgina Bloomberg that year got $27K on average.
Where does The Emma and Georgina Bloomberg give grants?
The Emma and Georgina Bloomberg gives mostly in New York: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (22 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants), Brooklyn, NY (3 grants) and South Salem, NY (2 grants).
Does The Emma and Georgina Bloomberg give general operating support?
Yes: 91% of The Emma and Georgina Bloomberg's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (80 of 88) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Emma and Georgina Bloomberg's largest grantees?
The Emma and Georgina Bloomberg's largest 2024 grantees include Animal Care and Control of New York City Inc ($1,000,000), Dogs Trust USA Inc ($100,000) and Only One Inc ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Emma and Georgina Bloomberg?
The Emma and Georgina Bloomberg reported $25.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Emma and Georgina Bloomberg fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own stated missions cover a range of activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Emma and Georgina Bloomberg?
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 Emma and Georgina Bloomberg's EIN?
The Emma and Georgina Bloomberg's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7151342. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Emma and Georgina Bloomberg 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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