The Morton K and Jane Blaustein Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Morton K and Jane Blaustein Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Baltimore, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.9 million in 68 grants; the typical grant was $62,500 and the largest $400,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.9 million
- Number of grants68
- Typical grant$62,500
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$60.2 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.1 million the year before.
32% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.1 million | 61 | $58.7 million |
| 2024 | $4.9 million | 68 | $60.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jeanne P Blaustein President CO Ms BPG One South Street Ste 2900, Baltimore, MD 21202-3334 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (410) 347-7201 |
| What to submit | Letter |
| Restrictions | This organization does not make gifts or grants to individuals. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Morton K and Jane Blaustein Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 32 | $2.1 million |
| District of Columbia | 13 | $885,000 |
| Maryland | 10 | $565,730 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $400,000 |
| California | 3 | $230,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $200,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $190,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $113,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $85,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $75,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Accelerate Change | general support for voter engagement | $400,000 |
| Immigrant Justice Corps | support for two consecutive cohorts of three Jane Blaustein Justice Fellows | $285,000 |
| Equis Institute | general support for Voter Engagement research | $200,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | renewed support for the Voting Rights Project | $150,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | renewed support for the Voting Rights Project | $150,000 |
| NEO Philanthropy | support for the Analyst Institute Civic Engagement Research & Dissemination Hub | $150,000 |
| Arizona Public Media | support for the Bridging Communities Capital Campaign | $115,000 |
| Native American Rights Fund | support for two consecutive two-year Jane Blaustein Law Fellows | $113,500 |
| Ground Game Fund | support for DJs at the Polls | $100,000 |
| Ground Game Fund | support for Focus for Democracy regranting fund | $100,000 |
| Physicians for Human Rights | renewed support for the project, "Do No Harm: Countering Violations of Medical Ethics, Standards of Care, and Human Rights in the Post-Dobbs United States" | $100,000 |
| The BrotherhoodSister Sol | renewed general support for education and social justice opportunities for youth in Harlem | $90,000 |
| Amica Center for Immigrant Rights | renewed general support to provide legal assistance and advocacy for immigrants at risk for deportation in Maryland and the DC Region | $80,000 |
| Anera | emergency support for humanitarian aid in Gaza | $80,000 |
| Disability Rights Maryland | renewed support to expand legal services and advocacy to the disproportionate number of students with disabilities involved in the school discipline process | $80,000 |
| Inside Climate News | renewed support for an environmental reporter covering Baltimore and Maryland | $80,000 |
| International Medical Corps | emergency support for humanitarian aid in Gaza | $80,000 |
| Partners for Dignity & Rights | renewed support for the Dignity in Schools Campaign - New York coalition | $80,000 |
| Physicians for Human Rights | support for a research and capacity development project to investigate attacks on health care workers in Gaza | $80,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Baltimore | renewed support for the Immigration Legal Services program at the Esperanza Center | $75,000 |
| Chesapeake Climate Action Network | renewed general support for regional campaigns to promote clean energy | $75,000 |
| Florence Immigrant And Refugee Rights Project Inc | renewed general support for free legal and social services for immigrant individuals and families in detention | $75,000 |
| The Fund for New Citizens at the New York Community Trust | renewed support for the Fund for New Citizens, a funding collaborative providing grants to small, immigrant-led non-profits in New York City | $75,000 |
| Imagine North Carolina First | general support | $75,000 |
| Johns Hopkins Center for SaludHealth & Opportunities for Latinos | support to replicate Terra Firma in Baltimore, a model program to provide legal representation, health and mental health care for unaccompanied immigrant children | $75,000 |
| The Johns Hopkins University | general support for HEAL | $75,000 |
| Kids in Need of Defense | renewed support for KIND's Baltimore office to provide legal representation for unaccompanied immigrant children in Maryland | $75,000 |
| New Israel Fund | renewed support to defend human rights and democratic institutions in Israel | $75,000 |
| New York Immigration Coalition | renewed general support to promote immigrants' civic participation, leadership and unified voice | $75,000 |
| Our Climate Education Fund | renewed general support | $75,000 |
| Social Good Fund | general support | $75,000 |
| Tides Foundation | support for NY Renews, a state-wide coalition of environmental, labor, and community groups that aims to achieve an environmentally sustainable and just New York State economy | $75,000 |
| West Harlem Environmental Action Inc | renewed general support to build community power to fight environmental racism | $75,000 |
| The Sentencing Project | renewed general support for the organization's work reforming criminal justice policies and practice | $65,000 |
| Advocates for Children of New York Inc | renewed support for the School Justice Project to provide advocacy and representation for youth facing court involvement, school suspension and/or emotional challenges | $60,000 |
| Asylee Women Enterprise | renewed general support to provide asylum seekers with comprehensive, trauma informed, and culturally and linguistically appropriate case management and immigration legal services | $60,000 |
| Environmental Advocates NY | renewed general support for broad and inclusive advocacy efforts for a clean and just energy policy | $60,000 |
| The Fund for Investigative Journalism Inc | renewed general support for the organization's efforts to sustain investigative journalism | $60,000 |
| National Center for Law and Economic Justice | renewed general support for policy advocacy and litigation to advance economic justice for low-income families, individuals and communities | $60,000 |
| The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press | renewed general support to provide pro bono legal services to journalists | $60,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeanne P Blaustein
- Susan M Blaustein
- Alan Berlow
- Peter E Bokor
- Regan E Ralph
- Scott L Soffen
- Stephen J Bass
- Jennifer A Pratt
- Jennifer L Bove
- Sandra L Glock
- Tanya C Herbick
Questions people ask
Does The Morton K and Jane Blaustein Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Morton K and Jane Blaustein Foundation Inc give?
$4.9 million in tax year 2024, across 68 grants, with a typical grant of $62,500.
Who runs The Morton K and Jane Blaustein Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Jeanne P Blaustein (Trustee & President), Susan M Blaustein (Trustee & Vice President), Alan Berlow (Trustee & Vice President) and Peter E Bokor (Trustee & Vice President) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does The Morton K and Jane Blaustein Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and environment and conservation.