The Blatt Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Blatt Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $241,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $40,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$241,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$5.4 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was down from $243,200 the year before.
33% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $233,500 | 23 | $6.1 million |
| 2023 | $243,200 | 18 | $5.2 million |
| 2024 | $241,000 | 20 | $5.4 million |
How to apply
The Blatt Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Blatt Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 14 | $151,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $45,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Emanu-El | Charitable Event | $40,000 |
| Congregation Emanu-El | For Security at the Temple | $35,000 |
| National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahais of the U | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Tahirih Justice Center | General & Unrestricted | $26,000 |
| American Association for the Study of Liver Diseas | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Spiritual Assembly of the Bahais of San Francisco | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| North Shore Congregation Israel | Employee Family Emergency Fund | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania Public Radio Associates Inc | For support of the Echoes Radio Program | $10,000 |
| Alonzo King Lines Ballet | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Alonzo King Lines Ballet | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Global Virus Network Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Grammy Museum Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Informed Horizons Education Inc | To support the RespiDart Educational Symposium | $5,000 |
| Scopa Has A Dream Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Healdsburg Farmers Market | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Healdsburg Future Farmers Country Fair | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Healdsburg Garden Club | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Healdsburg Jazz Festival Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Healdsburg Prune Packers Baseball Club Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lawrence Blatt
- Serane Blatt
- Zach Blatt
- Zoe Blatt
Questions people ask
Does The Blatt Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Blatt Family Foundation give?
$241,000 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Blatt Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lawrence Blatt (Pres, Dir, Treas, Sec), Serane Blatt (Dir, VP), Zach Blatt (Dir, VP) and Zoe Blatt (Dir, VP).
What does The Blatt Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and arts and culture.