Blue Dor Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Blue Dor Foundation is a private foundation in Deerfield, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $117,700 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$117,700
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $95,000 the year before.
40% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $85,000 | 10 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $95,000 | 13 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $117,700 | 16 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Blue Dor 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 Blue Dor Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 9 | $75,000 |
| California | 2 | $20,000 |
| Colorado | 4 | $12,700 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Families Helping Families | To further the mission of the organization | $15,000 |
| Givewell Aka Clear Fund | Givewell is a nonprofit dedicated to finding outstanding giving opportunities and publishing the full details of our analysis to help donors decide where to give. | $15,000 |
| Gratitude Generation | To further the mission of the organization to create more grateful, happy, healthy children who will grow into contributing adults and improve the lives of people around them | $15,000 |
| Camp for All Kids | To further the mission of the organization | $10,000 |
| Individual | To further the mission of the organization to help connect donors with local families in need. | $10,000 |
| Reading Power Inc | To further the mission of the organization | $10,000 |
| Brave Space Alliance | To further the mission of the organization dedicated to creating and providing affirming, culturally competent, for-us by-us resources, programming, and services for lgbtq+ individuals on the south and west sides of the city | $5,000 |
| Chicago Women's Health Center | The futher the mission of the organization to help provide woment and trans people access to health care and education | $5,000 |
| Howard Brown Health | To further the mission of the organization | $5,000 |
| Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights | To further the mission of the organization to help empower the immigrant community in illinois. | $5,000 |
| Tides Foundation | To accelerate the pace of social change, working with innovative partners solve society's toughest problems | $5,000 |
| Working Bikes | To further the mission of the organization to give donated bicycles new life by redistributing them as tools of empowerment in local and global communities. | $5,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network | To further the mission of the organization | $4,600 |
| Jewish Family Service of Colorado | To further the mission of the organization strengthening the community by providing vital services to people in need | $3,600 |
| Jewishcolorado | To further the mission of the organization | $2,700 |
| Casa de Paz | To further the mission of the organization | $1,800 |
Officers and trustees
- Joel M Blau
- Susan Blau
- Jason M Blau
- Jamie M Lash
- Diana M Blau
- Bradley A Lash
Questions people ask
Does Blue Dor Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Blue Dor Foundation give?
$117,700 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Blue Dor Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joel M Blau (President/Director), Susan Blau (Vice President/Director), Jason M Blau (Treasurer/Director) and Jamie M Lash (Secretary/Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Blue Dor Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and health.