The Matthew and Miho Blumkin Foundation
The Matthew and Miho Blumkin Foundation is a private foundation, based in Porter Ranch, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $37K. Net investment income was $243K.
The Matthew and Miho Blumkin Foundation at a glance
In short: The Matthew and Miho Blumkin Foundation gave $37K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $37,395
- -14.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -65.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,342
- +145.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $1,732,434
- +21.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Matthew and Miho Blumkin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Water Buffalo Blub ($14K). Together the top 7 received $37K.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 80 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Matthew and Miho Blumkin Foundation gives
- Giving grew 38% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 64% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2020) to $43K (2023). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Water Buffalo Blub Los Angeles, CA | General Funding | $13,500 |
| Uflac Fire Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General Funding | $10,000 |
| The Volunteer League of the SFV Van Nuys, CA | General Funding | $5,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | General Funding | $3,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank Los Angeles, CA | General Funding | $2,500 |
| Jewish Family and Children's Services of Northern New Jersey Teaneck, NJ | General Funding | $1,895 |
| UNICEF USA New York, NY | General Funding | $1,500 |
Ready to take the next step with The Matthew and Miho Blumkin Foundation?
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 | $1,732,434 | $328,405 | $40,988 | $37,395 | 7 | $37,787 | $242,847 | $58,791 |
| 2023 | $1,428,355 | $17,372 | $46,197 | $43,490 | 20 | $43,664 | $16,819 | $32,033 |
| 2022 | $1,467,346 | $513,482 | $45,080 | $42,563 | 26 | $42,662 | $11,396 | $43,302 |
| 2021 | $974,647 | $250,000 | $28,724 | $27,050 | 14 | $28,724 | — | — |
| 2020 | $752,896 | $300,000 | $26,829 | $23,915 | 13 | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Matthew and Miho Blumkin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $59K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Matthew and Miho Blumkin Foundation is led by Matthew Blumkin, Director, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Matthew Blumkin
Director, President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Miho Blumkin
Director & 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 Matthew and Miho Blumkin Foundation
How much does The Matthew and Miho Blumkin Foundation give each year?
The Matthew and Miho Blumkin Foundation gave $37K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $43K across 20 grants.
What is The Matthew and Miho Blumkin Foundation's typical grant size?
The Matthew and Miho Blumkin Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $5,342, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Matthew and Miho Blumkin Foundation give grants?
The Matthew and Miho Blumkin Foundation gives mostly in California: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (4 grants).
Does The Matthew and Miho Blumkin Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Matthew and Miho Blumkin Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Matthew and Miho Blumkin Foundation's largest grantees?
The Matthew and Miho Blumkin Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Water Buffalo Blub ($13,500), Uflac Fire Foundation ($10,000) and The Volunteer League of the SFV ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Matthew and Miho Blumkin Foundation?
The Matthew and Miho Blumkin Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $38K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $59K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Matthew and Miho Blumkin Foundation's EIN?
The Matthew and Miho Blumkin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3145664. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The Matthew and Miho Blumkin Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Inc
Princeton, NJ
The Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation supports health access and stronger health systems, with a focus on adult and pediatric cancers, blood disorders, brain health, and clinical-trial participation in the United States, Brazil, India, and ten Sub-Saharan African countries. In 2024, its median grant was about $134,000, though awards varied widely; it does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests, and advises prospective applicants to contact the Foundation about its process.
Assets
$83.3M
Grants
144
Total Given
$67.7M
Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors
Los Angeles, CA
Assets
$252K
Grants
252
Total Given
$770K
The Yelp Foundation
San Francisco, CA
Assets
$6.2M
Grants
644
Total Given
$886K
Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles supports human services, health, education, Jewish life, arts and culture, Israel-related work, and nonprofit capacity and capital projects, with a focus on Los Angeles and also giving in Israel and beyond. Its 2024 itemized grants had a median of $25,000, though amounts varied widely. General Community grants are by invitation only and do not accept unsolicited applications; current procedures should be verified.
Assets
$1.2B
Grants
1,063
Total Given
$142.2M
Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco the Peninsula Marin & Sonoma
San Francisco, CA
The Federation funds Jewish life and identity, antisemitism response, crisis relief, human services, and justice and inclusion, with work in the Bay Area, Israel, and beyond. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,050 to $2,405,915, with a median of $22,750. It frequently issues requests for proposals and welcomes inquiries about new Bay Area programs; no current organization grant opportunities were listed.
Assets
$2.0B
Grants
1,032
Total Given
$94.5M
Pledgeling Foundation
San Francisco, CA
Pledgeling Foundation regrants donor-directed contributions to a wide range of eligible U.S. public charities and vetted international charities, with no stated issue-area focus. Its 2024 grants had a median of $12,301 and ranged from $5,001 to $1.6 million; funding goes worldwide, with the largest share in California. It processes grants based on donor recommendations, and the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$13.3M
Grants
918
Total Given
$31.6M
More similar funders
More Funders in California
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from The Matthew and Miho Blumkin Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
The Matthew and Miho Blumkin Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?