The Greenblum Family Foundation Inc
The Greenblum Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Bethany Beach, Delaware. Its 2024 IRS filing is marked as a final return, indicating that the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Greenblum Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Greenblum Family Foundation Inc gave $226K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in Ohio. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $226,049
- +74.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,837
- +74.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (5 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (74% 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 Greenblum Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it contributed only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its 2024 filing is marked as a final return, so this should not be taken as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 601 Island House Road - Sea Colony, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
Phone: (703) 965-8781
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Greenblum Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Endowment Foundation ($168K). Together the top 10 received $224K.
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 74 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio (74%), Florida (12%), Maryland (8%), New Jersey (2%), and Pennsylvania (2%). These percentages describe recipient states, not necessarily the locations served by the grantees.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Greenblum Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 12 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $37K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 33% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 45% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $96K (2022) to $226K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $226K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH | Charity | $167,889 |
| Chabad of Ocean City Ocean City, MD | Religious Purposes of Organization | $12,000 |
| Eastboca Kehilla Boca Raton, FL | Religious Purposes of Organization | $11,800 |
| Jew Ed Center Boca Raton, FL | Religious Purposes of Organization | $5,360 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel Teaneck, NJ | Religious Purposes of Organization | $5,000 |
| Chabad of Boca Beach Boca Raton, FL | Religious Purposes of Organization | $5,000 |
| Jarc Florida Boca Raton, FL | Religious Purposes of Organization | $5,000 |
| Kollel Onefamily Fund Philadelphia, PA | Religious Purposes of Organization | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces Stevenson, MD | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | Charitable Purposes of Organization | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation files Form 990-PF.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $45,031 | $231,793 | $226,049 | 12 | $226,049 | $1,385 | $3,104 |
| 2023 | $186,762 | $118,429 | $135,324 | $129,698 | 12 | $129,698 | $12,941 | $7,805 |
| 2022 | $203,657 | $95,594 | $101,474 | $96,445 | 11 | $96,445 | $6,953 | $10,272 |
| 2021 | $209,537 | $95,158 | $164,981 | $156,164 | 22 | $156,164 | $291 | $12,464 |
| 2020 | $279,360 | $167,916 | $129,821 | $121,734 | 17 | — | $151,985 | $17,354 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Greenblum Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3K 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 organizations whose stated missions span different activities. For example, American Endowment Foundation says its mission is “to expand the capacity of American philanthropy throughout the financial services industry.” American Friends of Leket Israel says it provides grants and assistance to organizations outside the United States to feed the hungry. Chai Lifeline describes itself as an international health support network providing assistance to children, families, and communities facing illness, crisis, or loss.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $226,049. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $167,889, with a median of $5,000. The largest grant was $167,889 to American Endowment Foundation. Other notable grants were $12,000 to Chabad of Ocean City, $11,800 to Eastboca Kehilla, $5,360 to Jew Ed Center, and $5,000 each to American Friends of Leket Israel, Chabad of Boca Beach, JARC Florida, and Kollel Onefamily Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Neil F Greenblum as president, Phyllis W Greenblum as secretary/treasurer, and Ben Greenblum as director.
The Greenblum Family Foundation Inc is led by Neil F. Greenblum, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Neil F. Greenblum
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Greenblum
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phyllis W. Greenblum
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Greenblum Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Greenblum Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Greenblum Family Foundation Inc gave $226K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $130K across 12 grants.
What is The Greenblum Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Greenblum Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $18,837, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Greenblum Family Foundation Inc that year got $37K on average.
Where does The Greenblum Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Greenblum Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (12%) and Maryland (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boca Raton, FL (4 grants).
Does The Greenblum Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The Greenblum Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious Purposes of Organization" (9 grants).
Who are The Greenblum Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Greenblum Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include American Endowment Foundation ($167,889), Chabad of Ocean City ($12,000) and Eastboca Kehilla ($11,800), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does The Greenblum Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose stated missions span different activities. For example, American Endowment Foundation says its mission is “to expand the capacity of American philanthropy throughout the financial services industry.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Greenblum Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it contributed only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Greenblum Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Greenblum Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Greenblum Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Greenblum Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8031300. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Greenblum Family Foundation Inc 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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