The Nordblom Family Foundation
The Nordblom Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Burlington, Massachusetts. Established by Rodger and Mary Nordblom in 1999, it supports work intended to strengthen family relationships and wellbeing, as well as mentoring programs that develop social and emotional skills.
The Nordblom Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Nordblom Family Foundation gave $2.1M across 55 grants in 2024 (avg $39K), mostly in Massachusetts. 49% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,130,933
- +9.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 55
- +19.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $38,744
- -8.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $37,744,691
- +2.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 49% first-time grantees (24 of 49, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (71% 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 Nordblom Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Its grantmaking is invitation-only. Invited applicants may be asked to submit a Letter of Inquiry and will receive information about LOI and full proposal requirements and deadlines. Applicants must be tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations working in the Foundation’s fields of interest. The Foundation does not make grants directly to individuals or to other private foundations. An invitation is not a guarantee of funding.
- Contact
Mailing address: 71 Third Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803
Phone: (781) 272-4000
Website: https://nordblomfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Nordblom Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund ($500K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($76,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
228 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 141 grants of 228 (62%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation states that it focuses on the Greater Boston area but will consider requests from elsewhere in the United States for programs that strongly align with its mission. In 2024, 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts and 23% to recipients in Kentucky; Ohio, New Hampshire, and New York each received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 55 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Nordblom Family Foundation open to new grantees?
49%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 24 of 49 grantees (49%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $24K; repeat grants $62K. How we count
Medians: $23K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 45% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 28% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% 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 $1.7M (2021) to $2.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 55 grants totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Covington, KY | Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| Massachusetts Audobon Society Inc Lincoln, MA | Crocker Barn | $200,000 |
| Economic Mobility Pathways Boston, MA | Scaling up with Amp up | $100,000 |
| Families First Parenting Programs Inc Watertown, MA | Power of Parenting and Parent Leadership Programs | $65,000 |
| Third Sector New England Inc FBO the Basics Boston, MA | General Operating | $57,000 |
| Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center Inc Boston, MA | BCNC Family Services | $50,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston Inc Boston, MA | General Operations | $50,000 |
| Care Dimensions Danvers, MA | Complementary and Alternative Therapies | $50,000 |
| Crossroads for Kids Duxbury, MA | Crossroads Summer 2024! | $50,000 |
| Family Nurturing Center of Massachusetts Inc Dorchester, MA | Community-Based Family Support Networks | $50,000 |
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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 | $37,744,691 | $3,412,200 | $2,567,836 | $2,130,933 | 55 | $2,219,657 | $3,097,267 | $2,193,396 |
| 2023 | $36,878,196 | $1,578,661 | $2,290,767 | $1,950,514 | 46 | $2,055,649 | $1,343,542 | $2,084,510 |
| 2022 | $37,601,127 | $1,127,955 | $2,170,248 | $1,688,758 | 37 | $1,801,164 | $805,871 | $2,174,907 |
| 2021 | $38,632,595 | $3,418,086 | $2,177,748 | $1,663,918 | 42 | $1,772,862 | $3,026,884 | $2,260,332 |
| 2020 | $37,421,494 | $2,021,251 | $2,560,330 | $2,078,556 | 48 | — | $1,683,833 | $1,981,909 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Nordblom Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.2M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s mission is to inspire parents, caregivers, and family members to build self-awareness and the capabilities needed to nurture positive family interactions. It also supports mentoring programs that develop social and emotional skills to empower families.
Its guidelines emphasize caregiver awareness of their role as models, core capabilities such as self-regulation and executive skills, reduced family stress, strong communication and respect within families, and families working together to set and achieve goals. The Foundation also calls for credible scientific knowledge and measurement in program design.
The Foundation supports a range of organizations working with families, caregivers, and young people. For example, Economic Mobility Pathways describes its mission as helping people move out of poverty and equipping other institutions to do the same; Crossroads for Kids describes work with youth from low-income communities through experiential learning, social-emotional skill development, and relationship building. Friends of the Children–Boston describes its work as empowering youth through long-term relationships with professional mentors.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation reported 55 grants totaling $2,130,933. Grant amounts ranged from $175 to $500,000, with a median of $25,000. Among the largest grants were $500,000 to Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund for unrestricted purposes, $200,000 to Massachusetts Audubon Society for Crocker Barn, and $100,000 to Economic Mobility Pathways for Scaling Up with Amp Up. Other grants included $65,000 to Families First Parenting Programs for its Power of Parenting and parent leadership programs, and $50,000 each to Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center, Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston, Care Dimensions, Crossroads for Kids, Family Nurturing Center of Massachusetts, Family Services of the Merrimack Valley, and Fathers Uplift.
Awards are for one year, with the possibility of renewal. The Foundation considers requests for new and established programs when a grant is likely to have a significant impact on the organization’s work benefiting parents, families, and their communities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Peter C. Nordblom, Robert W. Nordblom, Greta Nordblom, M. Lee Nordblom, and Carolyn C. Los as trustees.
The Nordblom Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
M. Lee Nordblom
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$54K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Greta Nordblom
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
25 hrs/week
$44K (2024)
Carolyn C. Los
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter C. Nordblom
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert W. Nordblom
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Anne N. Dodge (2020–2023) — Trustee
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 $44K, to Greta Nordblom (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Nordblom Family Foundation
How much does The Nordblom Family Foundation give each year?
The Nordblom Family Foundation gave $2.1M across 55 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.0M across 46 grants.
What is The Nordblom Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Nordblom Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $38,744, across 55 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Nordblom Family Foundation that year got $24K on average.
Where does The Nordblom Family Foundation give grants?
The Nordblom Family Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kentucky (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (14 grants), Seattle, WA (4 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Watertown, MA (2 grants).
Does The Nordblom Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 47% of The Nordblom Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 55) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Nordblom Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Nordblom Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund ($500,000), Massachusetts Audobon Society Inc ($200,000) and Economic Mobility Pathways ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($76,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Nordblom Family Foundation?
The Nordblom Family Foundation reported $37.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Nordblom Family Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s mission is to inspire parents, caregivers, and family members to build self-awareness and the capabilities needed to nurture positive family interactions. It also supports mentoring programs that develop social and emotional skills to empower families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Nordblom Family Foundation?
The Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Nordblom Family Foundation's EIN?
The Nordblom Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3491328. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Nordblom Family Foundation 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
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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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