The Blessing Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Blessing Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $51,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $5,500 and the largest $8,400. 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$51,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$5,500
- Largest grant$8,400
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $42,900 the year before.
30% of its 2025 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 | $45,800 | 8 | $989,954 |
| 2024 | $42,900 | 9 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $51,000 | 10 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
The Blessing 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 Blessing Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 6 | $30,600 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $13,800 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $6,600 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Traprock Center for Peace and Justice | Discovery center for peacebuilding | $8,400 |
| Boulder County Arts Alliance | General | $8,000 |
| Cultural Caravan | General | $7,100 |
| Permatours | General | $6,600 |
| Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra | General | $6,000 |
| Colorado Music Festival and Center for Musical Arts | The artist fund | $5,000 |
| Special Needs Art Fund Inc | General | $3,900 |
| World Singing Day | General | $3,000 |
| Cellists for Change | General | $1,500 |
| Project Step | General | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Sue A Blessing
- David Boit
- Nushin Kormi
Questions people ask
Does The Blessing Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Blessing Foundation give?
$51,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $5,500.
Who runs The Blessing Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sue A Blessing (Trustee), David Boit (Trustee) and Nushin Kormi (Trustee).
What does The Blessing Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.