The Jacob and Hilda Blaustein
The Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Foundation is a family foundation established in 1957 and based in Baltimore, Maryland. Founded by Jacob Blaustein and his wife Hilda, the foundation is animated by the Jewish value of tzedakah (obligation to be charitable) and promotes social justice and human rights through strategic grantmaking across multiple program areas.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$123.1M
+0.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$10.4M
+15.7% YoY
Grant Count
220
+14.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$47K
+1.0% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jacob and Hilda Blaustein reported a distributable amount of $7.2M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation promotes social justice and human rights through six program areas:
Strengthening Public Education — Improves outcomes and opportunities for students and the quality of teaching and leadership in the Baltimore City school system.
Arts and Culture — Nurtures a robust cultural scene and ensures that the arts are accessible to children and underserved audiences in the Baltimore region.
Health and Mental Health — Expands access to quality, affordable health and mental health services for low-income residents of Baltimore City and creates better health outcomes locally, regionally, and nationally by addressing environmental threats to human health.
Strengthening Israeli Democracy — Supports Israel as a pluralistic society by promoting shared society between Jewish and Arab citizens in the Negev, building the pipeline to higher education and workforce integration for Israel's ethnic minorities, and protecting Israel's environment.
Jewish Life — Keeps Judaism meaningful and responsive to contemporary concerns through "repairing the world," furthering progressive and inclusive approaches to Judaism, and facilitating nuanced discourse among American Jews about Israel.
International Human Rights — Advances women's and reproductive rights, and protects the rights of refugees and asylum seekers in the US and other countries.
Grantmaking
The foundation supports organizations that:
How to Apply
** Prospective grantees should learn about the individual foundations within the Blaustein Philanthropic Group and contact the one most appropriate for their submission. Applicants are asked to include the name of their organization, the nature of their request, and a link to their website. The contact form should be filled out only once; if the inquiry should be directed to a different foundation within the group, an internal referral will be made.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation has national and international geographic focus, with particular emphasis on Baltimore, Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Annual Giving: $7,944,383
EIN: 52-6038382
Address: c/o BPG, 1 South Street, Suite 2900, Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Contact: 410-347-7201
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $123,064,044 | $122,173,583 | $123,546,469 |
| Revenue | $15,459,255 | $9,453,202 | $5,730,918 |
| Expenses | $11,903,429 | $10,351,144 | $10,156,889 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $11,389,923 | $10,136,670 | $9,515,472 |
| Net Investment Income | $12,155,743 | $7,461,378 | $3,686,555 |
| Distributable Amount | $7,152,060 | $6,801,640 | $7,154,236 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from The Jacob and Hilda Blaustein
Henry and Ruth Blaustein Rosenberg Foundation Grant
The Jacob and Hilda Blaustein
Amount
Up to US $100,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
International Human Rights Grant Program
The Jacob and Hilda Blaustein
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Foundation: Health & Mental Health and Strengthening Public Education Grant
The Jacob and Hilda Blaustein
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Accelerate Change ($450,000), American Jewish World Service ($100,000), Asylum Access ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Accelerate Change Boston, MA | general support for a challenge grant | $450,000 |
| Adamah Reisterstown, MD | general support | $50,000 |
| Adamah Reisterstown, MD | general support | $25,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Maryland Baltimore, MD | support for the Right to Education program | $60,000 |
| American Friends of ELI Merion Station, PA | support for ELI, The Israel Association for Child Protection for therapeutic services to victims of child abuse | $25,000 |
| American Friends of ITIM New York, NY | support to promote religious freedom and pluralism in Israel | $25,000 |
| American Friends of the Heschel Center Inc Pittsburgh, PA | support to promote environmental leadership and educate for sustainability | $35,000 |
| American Jewish World Service New York, NY | support for work on child, early, and forced marriage and unions | $100,000 |
| American Visionary Art Museum Inc Baltimore, MD | general support | $25,000 |
| Americans for Ben-Gurion University New York, NY | support for fellowships for Bedouin students pursuing master's degrees in urban planning | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Betsy F. Ringel — Executive Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael J Hirschhorn | President & Director | 30 | $104,161 |
| Barbara S Roswell | Vice President & Director | — | — |
| Sarah H Shapiro | Vice President & Director | — | — |
| Jennifer A Pratt | Secretary | — | — |
| Regan E Ralph | Assistant Secretary & Executive Dir. | 30 | $79,662 |
| Scott L Soffen | Assistant Secretary | — | — |
| Stephen J Bass | Treasurer | — | — |
| Sandra L Glock | Assistant Treasurer | — | — |
| Daniel B Hirschhorn | Assistant Treasurer | — | — |
| Anne L Shelton | Assistant Treasurer | — | — |
| Jennifer L Bove | Assistant Treasurer | — | — |
| Arthur E Roswell | Director | — | — |
| Gina B Hirschhorn | Director | — | — |
| Majorie B Roswell | Director | — | — |
| Judith R Weinstein | Director | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation is part of the Blaustein Philanthropic Group, which includes multiple foundations: the Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Foundation, Morton K. and Jane Blaustein Foundation, Henry and Ruth Blaustein Rosenberg Foundation, and David and Barbara B. Hirschhorn Foundation.
Blaustein Philanthropic Group Hires New Executive DirectorFrequently Asked Questions
What does The Jacob and Hilda Blaustein fund?
The foundation promotes social justice and human rights through six program areas: **Strengthening Public Education** — Improves outcomes and opportunities for students and the quality of teaching and leadership in the Baltimore City school system. **Arts and Culture** — Nurtures a robust cultural scene and ensures that the arts are accessible to children and underserved audiences in the Baltimore region. **Health and Mental Health** — Expands access to quality, affordable health and mental hea…
How do I apply for a grant from The Jacob and Hilda Blaustein?
The foundation supports organizations that: • Promote systemic change • Involve constituent participation in identifying needs, planning, and decision-making • Encourage innovation • Have clear goals, a process for evaluation, and a long-range funding strategy **Annual Giving:** $7,944,383 **Application Process:** Prospective grantees should learn about the individual foundations within the Blaustein Philanthropic Group and contact the one most appropriate for their submission. Applicants are a…
Where does The Jacob and Hilda Blaustein make grants?
The foundation has national and international geographic focus, with particular emphasis on Baltimore, Maryland.
What size grants does The Jacob and Hilda Blaustein award?
In 2024, The Jacob and Hilda Blaustein awarded 220 grants totaling $10.4M — an average of about $47K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is The Jacob and Hilda Blaustein required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Jacob and Hilda Blaustein reported a distributable amount of $7.2M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Jacob and Hilda Blaustein's EIN?
The Jacob and Hilda Blaustein's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6038382. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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