Richard and Mary Blume Foundation
Accepts applications
Richard and Mary Blume Foundation is a private foundation in Naples, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $11,993 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $350 and the largest $3,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$11,993
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$350
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$3,674
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $13,252 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $12,787 | 15 | $4,969 |
| 2024 | $13,252 | 17 | $4,217 |
| 2025 | $11,993 | 14 | $3,674 |
How to apply
| Contact | Mary and Richard Blume 595 Port Side Drive, Naples, FL 34103 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (513) 379-2419 |
| What to submit | Written request |
What Richard and Mary Blume Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 3 | $6,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $1,086 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $700 |
| New York | 2 | $300 |
| Alabama | 2 | $206 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $201 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nature Conservancy of SW Florida | General | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General | $2,500 |
| Wgcu Public Media | General | $2,500 |
| World Central Kitchen | General | $1,056 |
| Feeding America | General | $1,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic | General | $500 |
| David Lawrence Center | General | $500 |
| The Arc Ocean County | General | $201 |
| Propublica | General | $200 |
| The Rob Pursley Foundation | General | $200 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | General | $103 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | General | $103 |
| ACLU Foundation | General | $100 |
| Wikipedia | General | $30 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary and Richard Blume
Questions people ask
Does Richard and Mary Blume Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Richard and Mary Blume Foundation give?
$11,993 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $350.
Who runs Richard and Mary Blume Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary and Richard Blume (Officers).
What does Richard and Mary Blume Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.