The Harriet & George Blank Bella
The Harriet & George Blank Bella is a private foundation based in New Hope, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing reports 56 grants totaling $175,400 to charitable organizations, including Jewish organizations, educational institutions, and community organizations.
The Harriet & George Blank Bella at a glance
In short: The Harriet & George Blank Bella gave $175K across 56 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. 55% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $175,400
- +15.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 56
- +7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,132
- +7.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,792,039
- -27.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (31 of 56, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (54% 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 Harriet & George Blank Bella
- How to Apply
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The filing says to contact George W. Blank in writing and provide as much detail as possible. It states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: George W Blank
Mailing address: 148A Old York Road, New Hope, PA 18938
Phone: (908) 526-1297
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Harriet & George Blank Bella funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Federation of West Central NJ ($21K). Together the top 10 received $113K.
Grant Size Distribution
221 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 221 grants of 221 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 54% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 37% to recipients in New Jersey. Recipients in California, the District of Columbia, and Massachusetts each received 3%, 2%, and 2%, respectively.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 56 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Harriet & George Blank Bella open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 31 of 56 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 38% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 144% 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 $152K (2020) to $175K (2024). In 2024 it made 56 grants totaling $175K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of West Central NJ Bridgewater, NJ | Charitable Contribution | $20,550 |
| Joint Distribution Committee New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $15,000 |
| Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $15,000 |
| Jewish Nat'l Fund New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $12,500 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Fund New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Village Chabad E Setaucket, NY | Charitable Contribution | $9,500 |
| Teach NJ Teaneck, NJ | Charitable Contribution | $8,900 |
| Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy Livingston, NJ | Charitable Contribution | $7,500 |
| SSB JCC Bridgewater, NJ | Charitable Contribution | $7,500 |
| UJA Federation NY New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $6,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,792,039 | $255,215 | $210,970 | $175,400 | 56 | $175,400 | $219,541 | $121,725 |
| 2023 | $2,477,036 | $73,716 | $185,595 | $152,076 | 52 | $152,076 | $40,197 | $142,323 |
| 2022 | $2,404,868 | $70,898 | $205,267 | $157,000 | 39 | $157,000 | $23,846 | — |
| 2021 | $2,540,572 | $71,522 | $218,105 | $169,810 | 47 | — | $341,535 | — |
| 2020 | $2,686,724 | $62,502 | $199,488 | $151,823 | 27 | — | $25,375 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Harriet & George Blank Bella reported a distributable amount of $122K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose work spans Jewish learning, education, community services, and other charitable activities. For example, Sefaria describes its mission as building a digital library of Jewish texts and their connections; Aish Global says it seeks to inspire people through learning and sharing Jewish wisdom; and Unity Warriors describes its work as providing emotional, mental, and physical support for victims of violence and first responders. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $175,400 through 56 grants. Individual awards ranged from $250 to $20,550, with a median grant of $1,000.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $20,550 to Jewish Federation of West Central NJ, $15,000 each to Joint Distribution Committee and Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem, $12,500 to Jewish National Fund, and $10,000 to PEF Israel Endowment Fund. Other grants included $9,500 to Village Chabad, $8,900 to Teach NJ, and $7,500 each to Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy and SSB JCC. Each of these grants was reported as a charitable contribution.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists George W. Blank and Harriet I. Blank as trustees.
The Harriet & George Blank Bella's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
George W. Blank
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harriet I. Blank
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 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 Harriet & George Blank Bella
How much does The Harriet & George Blank Bella give each year?
The Harriet & George Blank Bella gave $175K across 56 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $152K across 52 grants.
What is The Harriet & George Blank Bella's typical grant size?
The Harriet & George Blank Bella's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,132, across 56 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Harriet & George Blank Bella that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Harriet & George Blank Bella give grants?
The Harriet & George Blank Bella gives mostly in New York: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (37%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (15 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants), Brooklyn, NY (4 grants) and Teaneck, NJ (3 grants).
Who are The Harriet & George Blank Bella's largest grantees?
The Harriet & George Blank Bella's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Federation of West Central NJ ($20,550), Joint Distribution Committee ($15,000) and Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Harriet & George Blank Bella?
The Harriet & George Blank Bella reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $175K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $122K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Harriet & George Blank Bella fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose work spans Jewish learning, education, community services, and other charitable activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Harriet & George Blank Bella?
The filing says to contact George W. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Harriet & George Blank Bella's EIN?
The Harriet & George Blank Bella's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6438089. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 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 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Harriet & George Blank Bella funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-harriet-and-george-blank-bella-morg_d8d1d4912fd84bec88df72ba1fff9f79
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