Charles Bloom Foundation
Accepts applications
Charles Bloom Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Barbara, California. In tax year 2023 it gave $176,411 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$176,411
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees81%
Giving in 2023 was down from $252,000 the year before.
81% of its 2023 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $252,000 | 5 | $1.0 million |
| 2023 | $176,411 | 16 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Clay Tedeschi 240 Eucalyptus Hill Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (805) 689-3454 |
| What to submit | Grants to 501(c)3 organizations only. Submit 1 page letter of request and detailed budget. |
What Charles Bloom Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 13 | $149,911 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $1,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Pride Foundation | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Santa Barbara Museum of Art | Unrestricted | $46,761 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Music Academy of the West | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| All Saints Church | Unrestricted | $11,650 |
| SBCC Foundation - Quire of Voyces | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Hospice of Santa Barbara | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Santa Barbara | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Community Partners | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Henry Sheldon Museum | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| All Classical Portland | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Friendship Center of Santa Barbara | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Kusc | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Community Partners Sheer Post | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Toys for Tots | Unrestricted | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Clay Tedeschi
- Kurt Rieckenberg
- Lisa Bookout
- Erin Gingerella
Questions people ask
Does Charles Bloom Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Charles Bloom Foundation give?
$176,411 in tax year 2023, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Charles Bloom Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Clay Tedeschi (President and Treasurer), Kurt Rieckenberg (Vice President), Lisa Bookout (Secretary) and Erin Gingerella (Director).
What does Charles Bloom Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and faith communities.