The Lois & Irving Blum Foundation Inc
The Lois & Irving Blum Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations and educational institutions, including support designated for a fund, general operating support, hurricane relief, and scholarships.
The Lois & Irving Blum Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Lois & Irving Blum Foundation Inc gave $3.9M across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $563K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,941,025
- -24.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +40.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $563,004
- -45.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $10,772,030
- -21.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Lois & Irving Blum Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1001 Fleet Street 700, Baltimore, MD 21202
Phone: (410) 576-4151
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lois & Irving Blum Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Assets Under Movement ($3.8M). Together the top 7 received $3.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
241 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 174 grants of 241 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars were reported as 97% to recipients in Washington, DC, 3% to California, 1% to New York, and less than 1% to Maryland. These reported shares total 101%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Lois & Irving Blum Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 441% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.7M (2020) to $5.2M (2024). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $3.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Assets Under Movement Washington, DC | Anonymous 1001 Fund | $3,800,000 |
| Guernica Centre for International Justice San Francisco, CA | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| American Friends of Jamaica New York, NY | Hurricane Relief Fund | $25,000 |
| University of Maryland College Park College Park, MD | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Georgetown University Washington, DC | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| American University Washington, DC | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Pitzer College Claremont, CA | Scholarship | $2,025 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,772,030 | $1,291,067 | $4,209,457 | $3,941,025 | 7 | $4,107,867 | $692,122 | $930,635 |
| 2024 | $13,690,420 | $6,803,209 | $5,442,963 | $5,185,000 | 5 | $5,334,065 | $1,211,311 | $904,070 |
| 2023 | $12,330,174 | $5,741,668 | $5,319,890 | $5,016,428 | 92 | $5,220,753 | $2,108,966 | $775,641 |
| 2022 | $11,960,318 | $1,616,606 | $4,119,089 | $3,851,500 | 93 | $3,994,656 | $1,246,691 | $910,362 |
| 2021 | $14,988,935 | $3,617,514 | $3,222,277 | $2,791,500 | 44 | $2,984,560 | $2,592,371 | $1,142,868 |
| 2020 | $14,593,698 | $4,657,172 | $2,960,363 | $2,664,500 | 43 | — | $4,259,339 | $846,104 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lois & Irving Blum Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $931K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas that include education and hurricane relief. For example, American Friends of Jamaica describes its mission as supporting charitable organizations and social initiatives in Jamaica to improve lives through development in education, healthcare, and economics. Georgetown University describes its founding principle as fostering understanding through sustained discourse among people of different faiths, cultures, and beliefs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 7 grants totaling $3,941,025. Grant amounts ranged from $2,025 to $3,800,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest grant was $3,800,000 to Assets Under Movement for the “ANONYMOUS 1001 FUND.” Other grants included $100,000 to Guernica Centre for International Justice for general operating support and $25,000 to American Friends of Jamaica for its Hurricane Relief Fund. Scholarship grants included $5,000 each to the University of Maryland College Park and Georgetown University, $4,000 to American University, and $2,025 to Pitzer College.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jeffery D Blum as president and trustee, and Carolyn P Blum as secretary, treasurer, and trustee.
The Lois & Irving Blum Foundation Inc is led by Jeffery D. Blum, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeffery D. Blum
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn P. Blum
Secretary, Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Lawrence A. Blum (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Lynn B. Sassin (2020–2022) — Assistant Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Lois & Irving Blum Foundation Inc
How much does The Lois & Irving Blum Foundation Inc give each year?
The Lois & Irving Blum Foundation Inc gave $3.9M across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5.2M across 5 grants.
What is The Lois & Irving Blum Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Lois & Irving Blum Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $563,004, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Lois & Irving Blum Foundation Inc give grants?
The Lois & Irving Blum Foundation Inc gives mostly in District of Columbia: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does The Lois & Irving Blum Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 14% of The Lois & Irving Blum Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (4 grants).
Who are The Lois & Irving Blum Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Lois & Irving Blum Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Assets Under Movement ($3,800,000), Guernica Centre for International Justice ($100,000) and American Friends of Jamaica ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Lois & Irving Blum Foundation Inc?
The Lois & Irving Blum Foundation Inc reported $10.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $931K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Lois & Irving Blum Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas that include education and hurricane relief. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lois & Irving Blum Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 Lois & Irving Blum Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Lois & Irving Blum Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6057035. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Lois & Irving Blum 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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