The Nordblom Family Foundation
The Nordblom Family Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) family foundation established in 1999 in Massachusetts and headquartered in Burlington, MA. The foundation was created by Rodger and Mary Nordblom "for the purpose of knitting their family together through acts of collective generosity." The foundation was significantly endowed in 2013 following the sale of 50 Congress Street, a property the Nordblom family had owned and managed for over 60 years. Following this endowment, the foundation began operating as an active family philanthropy under the guidance of Rodger and Mary's descendants.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$37.7M
+2.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.1M
+9.2% YoY
Grant Count
55
+19.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$39K
-8.6% YoY
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.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Nordblom Family Foundation celebrates the importance of all families regardless of their income level, demographics, or parental structure. Through its grantmaking, the foundation aims to inspire individuals to thrive in relationships both within their families and in their communities.
The foundation's primary mission is to inspire parents, caregivers, and family members to build self-awareness and the essential capabilities required to nurture positive family interactions. A secondary initiative supports mentoring programs that develop social and emotional skills to empower families.
Successful programs align with the foundation's mission by:
- Utilizing credible scientific knowledge and measurement as a means toward achieving success
- Supporting families to work together to set and achieve goals
- Promoting strong intra-family communication and respect
- Providing opportunities for building core capabilities, such as self-regulation and executive skills, and for reducing family stress
- Building parent/caregiver awareness of being role models
Grantmaking
Grant Range
and Duration:** The foundation makes one-year awards with a possibility for renewal. Based on recent data, typical awards range from $256 to $550,000, with a median grant of approximately $25,000.
Review Cycle
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Invitation Only
** The Nordblom Family Foundation uses an invitation-only grantmaking process. 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. When organizations are invited to submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI), they receive a call or email from the foundation's staff with details on LOI and full proposal application requirements and deadlines.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
While the foundation is focused on the Greater Boston area, it will consider requests from other parts of the United States for programs that strongly align with its mission. Recent grants have supported organizations throughout Massachusetts and the New England region.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $37,744,691
- Total Revenue: $3,412,200
- Total Expenses: $2,567,836
- Net Income: $844,364
- Total Liabilities: $22,100
- Total Giving: $2,130,933
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $36.9 million
- Annual Giving: $1,950,514
- Number of Grants: 46
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $37,744,691 | $36,878,196 | $37,601,127 |
| Revenue | $3,412,200 | $1,578,661 | $1,127,955 |
| Expenses | $2,567,836 | $2,290,767 | $2,170,248 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,219,657 | $2,055,649 | $1,801,164 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,097,267 | $1,343,542 | $805,871 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,193,396 | $2,084,510 | $2,174,907 |
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
223 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund ($500,000), Massachusetts Audobon Society Inc ($200,000), Economic Mobility Pathways ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALS ONE WHITMAN, MA | UNRESTRICTED | $258 |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS BOONE, IA | HURRICANE HELENE RELIEF | $25,000 |
| ANCIENT FAITH MINISTRIES MUNSTER, IN | UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
| ANCIENT FAITH MINISTRIES MUNSTER, IN | UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
| ASPCA NEW YORK, NY | UNRESTRICTED | $175 |
| ATHLETE ALLY NEW YORK, NY | UNRESTRICTED | $250 |
| BIG SISTER ASSOCIATION OF GREATER BOSTON BOSTON, MA | COMMUNITY-BASED MENTORING | $25,000 |
| BOSTON CHINATOWN NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER INC BOSTON, MA | BCNC FAMILY SERVICES | $50,000 |
| BOSTON FOOD FOREST COALITION BOSTON, MA | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $25,000 |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF BOSTON INC BOSTON, MA | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Foundation staff are managed through GMA Foundations:
- Jenna McCarthy, Foundation Assistant
- Katy Fyrberg, Senior Program Associate
- Chaletta Huertas, Senior Program Officer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PETER C NORDBLOM | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ROBERT W NORDBLOM | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| GRETA NORDBLOM | TRUSTEE | 25 | $43,750 |
| M LEE NORDBLOM | TRUSTEE | 1 | $6,250 |
| CAROLYN C LOS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Mailing Address: 71 Third Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803-4471
Phone: 781-272-4000
Fax: 617-426-7087
Website: www.nordblomfamilyfoundation.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Nordblom Family Foundation fund?
The Nordblom Family Foundation celebrates the importance of all families regardless of their income level, demographics, or parental structure. Through its grantmaking, the foundation aims to inspire individuals to thrive in relationships both within their families and in their communities. The foundation's primary mission is to inspire parents, caregivers, and family members to build self-awareness and the essential capabilities required to nurture positive family interactions. A secondary ini…
How do I apply for a grant from The Nordblom Family Foundation?
**Application Process:** The Nordblom Family Foundation uses an invitation-only grantmaking process. 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. When organizations are invited to submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI), they receive a call or email from the foundation's staff with details on LOI and full proposal application requirements and deadlines. …
Where does The Nordblom Family Foundation make grants?
While the foundation is focused on the Greater Boston area, it will consider requests from other parts of the United States for programs that strongly align with its mission. Recent grants have supported organizations throughout Massachusetts and the New England region.
What size grants does The Nordblom Family Foundation award?
In 2024, The Nordblom Family Foundation awarded 55 grants totaling $2.1M — an average of about $39K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is The Nordblom Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Nordblom Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.2M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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.
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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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