The Morton K and Jane Blaustein
The Morton K and Jane Blaustein is a private foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland. It supports efforts related to civil and political rights and a safe, healthy environment, with stated priorities that include racial justice, immigrant justice, and climate justice.
The Morton K and Jane Blaustein at a glance
In short: The Morton K and Jane Blaustein gave $4.9M across 68 grants in 2024 (avg $72K), top state New York. 19% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,866,230
- +19.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 68
- +11.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $71,562
- +7.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $62,500
- Total assets
- $47,998,966
- -5.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (12 of 63, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (43% 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 Morton K and Jane Blaustein
- How to Apply
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The filing lists a letter as the application material and names Jeanne P Blaustein, President, as the contact. The website encourages prospective applicants to contact a program officer through its contact form before submitting a proposal. Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis, and each foundation meets independently two or three times a year.
- Review Cycle
- None is listed on the filing.
- Deadline
- None is listed on the filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Jeanne P Blaustein President Co Ms
Mailing address: Bpg One South Street Ste 2900, Baltimore, MD 21202-3334
Phone: (410) 347-7201
Website: https://www.blaufund.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Morton K and Jane Blaustein funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Accelerate Change ($400K). Together the top 10 received $2.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
359 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 190 grants of 359 (53%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says its geographic focus is primarily Baltimore City, the Maryland and DC regions, and New York. In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state went to New York (43%), DC (18%), Maryland (12%), Massachusetts (8%), and California (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 68 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Morton K and Jane Blaustein open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 63 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $70K; repeat grants $79K. How we count
Medians: $63K first-time, $60K repeat.
- 68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 180% 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 $3.8M (2021) to $6.5M (2020). In 2024 it made 68 grants totaling $4.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Accelerate Change Boston, MA | general support for voter engagement | $400,000 |
| Immigrant Justice Corps New York, NY | support for two consecutive cohorts of three Jane Blaustein Justice Fellows | $285,000 |
| Equis Institute Washington, DC | general support for Voter Engagement research | $200,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation New York, NY | renewed support for the Voting Rights Project | $150,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation New York, NY | renewed support for the Voting Rights Project | $150,000 |
| NEO Philanthropy New York, NY | support for the Analyst Institute Civic Engagement Research & Dissemination Hub | $150,000 |
| Arizona Public Media Tucson, AZ | support for the Bridging Communities Capital Campaign | $115,000 |
| Native American Rights Fund Boulder, CO | support for two consecutive two-year Jane Blaustein Law Fellows | $113,500 |
| Ground Game Fund Austin, TX | support for DJs at the Polls | $100,000 |
| Ground Game Fund Austin, TX | support for Focus for Democracy regranting fund | $100,000 |
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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 | $47,998,966 | $2,795,445 | $5,588,052 | $4,866,230 | 68 | $5,344,285 | $2,497,236 | $2,965,815 |
| 2023 | $50,791,573 | $2,622,313 | $4,709,648 | $4,057,092 | 61 | $4,504,426 | $2,311,854 | $2,838,929 |
| 2022 | $52,880,262 | $3,758,651 | $5,542,177 | $4,846,029 | 74 | $5,245,502 | $3,412,772 | $3,022,408 |
| 2021 | $54,663,788 | $7,501,254 | $4,449,445 | $3,786,600 | 71 | $4,177,891 | $7,197,622 | $3,254,530 |
| 2020 | $51,729,993 | $1,262,759 | $7,018,692 | $6,454,049 | 85 | — | $2,374,544 | $2,945,320 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Morton K and Jane Blaustein reported a distributable amount of $3.0M 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
The foundation is guided by the principle that people develop and flourish best when they enjoy fundamental civil and political rights and live in a safe and healthy environment. Its stated funding priorities include strategic advocacy and policy reform to address racial inequities in the justice system; work to change school practices that criminalize youth, particularly students of color; immigrant-led organizing, legal services, and support for immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers; and climate policy alliances and grassroots organizing led by communities most affected by climate change.
Its 2024 grants included support for voter engagement and voting-rights work, immigration legal advocacy, and legal fellows. Among the grantees, Accelerate Change describes its mission as developing and testing scalable models for citizen organizing, particularly in communities of color. Immigrant Justice Corps says it recruits and trains legal advocates committed to immigrant justice. Equis Institute describes work to better understand and engage Latinx communities. The Native American Rights Fund says it uses litigation and legal advocacy to protect Native American rights, resources, and lifeways.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 68 grants totaling $4,866,230. Itemized awards ranged from $2,000 to $400,000, with a median of $62,500.
Notable 2024 awards included $400,000 to Accelerate Change for general support for voter engagement; $285,000 to Immigrant Justice Corps for two consecutive cohorts of three Jane Blaustein Justice Fellows; and $200,000 to Equis Institute for general support for voter-engagement research. The American Civil Liberties Union Foundation received two grants of $150,000 each for renewed support of its Voting Rights Project. NEO Philanthropy received $150,000 for the Analyst Institute Civic Engagement Research & Dissemination Hub, and the Native American Rights Fund received $113,500 for two consecutive two-year Jane Blaustein Law Fellows.
The foundation’s website says proposals are typically submitted electronically after corresponding with a program officer to assess potential fit; it also allows materials to be submitted by mail. Requests may be for general support or projects. Applicants must be nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, though organizations with fiscal sponsors or agents are also eligible. The foundations do not support grants or scholarships to individuals, unsolicited academic, scientific, or medical research, or direct mail, annual giving, membership, special-event, or fundraising-event campaigns. Capital grants are limited and generally made only where an established relationship exists.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeanne P Blaustein as Trustee and President; Susan M Blaustein, Alan Berlow, and Peter E Bokor as Trustees and Vice Presidents; Regan E Ralph as Secretary; Scott L Soffen, Stephen J Bass, and Jennifer A Pratt as Assistant Secretaries; Jennifer L Bove as Treasurer; and Sandra L Glock as Assistant Treasurer.
The Morton K and Jane Blaustein is led by Jeanne P Blaustein, Trustee & President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeanne P Blaustein
Trustee & President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Alan Berlow
Trustee & Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Peter E Bokor
Trustee & Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan M Blaustein
Trustee & Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tanya C Herbick
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$147K (2022) → $173K (2024)
Regan E Ralph
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
7 hrs/week
$33K (2024)
Jennifer L Bove
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sandra L Glock
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stephen J Bass
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jennifer A Pratt
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Scott L Soffen
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Betsy Ringel (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Anne A Patterson (2020–2021) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Jill R Robinson (2020–2021) — Assistant Secretary
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $173K, to Tanya C Herbick (Assistant Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Morton K and Jane Blaustein
How much does The Morton K and Jane Blaustein give each year?
The Morton K and Jane Blaustein gave $4.9M across 68 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4.1M across 61 grants.
What is The Morton K and Jane Blaustein's typical grant size?
The Morton K and Jane Blaustein's median grant in 2024 was $62,500, and its average grant was $71,562, across 68 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Morton K and Jane Blaustein that year got $70K on average.
Where does The Morton K and Jane Blaustein give grants?
The Morton K and Jane Blaustein's top state is New York, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (18%) and Maryland (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (28 grants), Washington, DC (13 grants), Baltimore, MD (8 grants) and Austin, TX (2 grants).
Does The Morton K and Jane Blaustein give general operating support?
Yes: 54% of The Morton K and Jane Blaustein's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (37 of 68) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Morton K and Jane Blaustein's largest grantees?
The Morton K and Jane Blaustein's largest 2024 grantees include Accelerate Change ($400,000), American Civil Liberties Union Foundation ($300,000 across 2 grants) and Immigrant Justice Corps ($285,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Morton K and Jane Blaustein?
The Morton K and Jane Blaustein reported $48.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Morton K and Jane Blaustein fund?
The foundation is guided by the principle that people develop and flourish best when they enjoy fundamental civil and political rights and live in a safe and healthy environment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Morton K and Jane Blaustein?
The filing lists a letter as the application material and names Jeanne P Blaustein, President, as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Morton K and Jane Blaustein's EIN?
The Morton K and Jane Blaustein's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1607300. 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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