The Blossom Fund
Accepts applications
The Blossom Fund is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 5 grants; the typical grant was $300,000 and the largest $410,129. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.3 million
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$300,000
- Largest grant$410,129
- Assets$707,887
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $360,000 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 | $863,251 | 8 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $360,000 | 3 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $1.3 million | 5 | $707,887 |
How to apply
| Contact | Charles R Platt Hememway Barnes LLP 75 State Street, Boston, MA 02109-1466 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 227-7940 |
| What to submit | Send letter stating along with 3 copies of material describing the project, 3 copies of supporting material(detailed budgets for both the organization and the specific project for which funding is being requested) and a copy of your organizations IRS letter of determination indicating tax-exempt status. |
| Deadlines | September 15 and march 15. |
| Restrictions | Applications will not be accepted after deadline unless it falls on a weekend or holiday. A report on the use of a prior grant is required before a new proposal will be considered |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Blossom Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 2 | $600,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $410,129 |
| Vermont | 1 | $200,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton University | Summer bridge program | $410,129 |
| Boothbay Region YMCA | The boothbay affordable housing initiative | $300,000 |
| College of the Atlantic | The campaign for student success | $300,000 |
| Bennington College | F/b/o beyond plastics | $200,000 |
| Just Zero | To support the 10 for 100 campaign | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles R Platt
- Louise J Bowditch
- Robert S Bowditch Jr
- Gioia C Perugini
Questions people ask
Does The Blossom Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: September 15 and march 15..
How much does The Blossom Fund give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $300,000.
Who runs The Blossom Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Charles R Platt (Trustee), Louise J Bowditch (Trustee), Robert S Bowditch Jr (Trustee) and Gioia C Perugini (Trustee).
What does The Blossom Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.