Paul & Else Blum Private Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Paul & Else Blum Private Foundation is a private foundation in Miami Beach, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $65,250 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$65,250
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $60,750 the year before.
25% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $68,700 | 31 | $1.3 million |
| 2023 | $60,750 | 29 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $65,250 | 36 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Paul & Else Blum Private 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 Paul & Else Blum Private Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 20 | $51,500 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $2,500 |
| California | 2 | $2,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $1,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,500 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $1,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $1,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Unrestricted general operating support | $30,000 |
| Nichols School | Unrestricted general operating support | $3,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted general operating support | $2,500 |
| Carleton College | Unrestricted general operating support | $1,500 |
| Bail Project | Unrestricted general operating expenses | $1,500 |
| Individual | Unrestricted general operating expenses | $1,500 |
| RIP Medical Debt | Unrestricted general operating expenses | $1,500 |
| Individual | Unrestricted general operating expenses | $1,500 |
| Lehigh University | Unrestricted general operating support | $1,000 |
| Amos Tuck School | Unrestricted general operating support | $1,000 |
| School Year Abroad | Unrestricted general operating support | $1,000 |
| Bay Chamber Orchestra | Unrestricted general operating support | $1,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted general operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Tufts University | Unrestricted general operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Journeys End Refugee Services | Unrestricted general operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Buffalo Green Fund | Unrestricted general operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted general operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Evergreen Health | Unrestricted general operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Last Prisoner Project | Unrestricted general operating expenses | $1,000 |
| National Network of Abortion Funds | Unrestricted general operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Ali Fortney Center | Unrestricted general operating expenses | $1,000 |
| The Bowery Mission | Unrestricted general operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted general operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Studio Museum Harlem | Unrestricted general operating support | $1,000 |
| University Settlement | Unrestricted general operating support | $1,000 |
| Haas School of Business | Unrestricted general operating support | $500 |
| Farnsworth Museum | Unrestricted general operating support | $500 |
| Warren Land Trust | Unrestricted general operating support | $500 |
| Packer Collegiate Institute | Unrestricted general operating expenses | $500 |
| Abortion Coalition | Unrestricted general operating support | $500 |
| Avenues for Justice | Unrestricted general operating support | $500 |
| Cambridge Public Library | Unrestricted general operating support | $500 |
| Individual | Unrestricted general operating support | $500 |
| Park Avenue Armory | Unrestricted general operating support | $500 |
| Standing Up for Racial Justice | Unrestricted general operating support | $500 |
| Georgetown Univ | Unrestricted general operating support | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Bernard Blum
- Pharocorp
Questions people ask
Does Paul & Else Blum Private Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Paul & Else Blum Private Foundation give?
$65,250 in tax year 2024, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Paul & Else Blum Private Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Bernard Blum (Trustee) and Pharocorp (Foundation Mgr.).
What does Paul & Else Blum Private Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.