The Nordblom Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Nordblom Family Foundation is a private foundation in Burlington, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.1 million in 55 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $500,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.1 million
- Number of grants55
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$46.3 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.0 million the year before.
63% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.7 million | 37 | $41.2 million |
| 2023 | $2.0 million | 46 | $43.9 million |
| 2024 | $2.1 million | 55 | $46.3 million |
How to apply
The Nordblom Family 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 Nordblom Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 37 | $1.5 million |
| Kentucky | 1 | $500,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $30,000 |
| New Hampshire | 3 | $27,000 |
| New York | 3 | $25,425 |
| Iowa | 1 | $25,000 |
| Washington | 4 | $4,000 |
| Indiana | 3 | $2,250 |
| Vermont | 2 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| Massachusetts Audobon Society Inc | Crocker barn | $200,000 |
| Economic Mobility Pathways | Scaling up with amp up | $100,000 |
| Families First Parenting Programs Inc | Power of parenting and parent leadership programs | $65,000 |
| Third Sector New England Inc FBO the Basics | General operating | $57,000 |
| Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center Inc | Bcnc family services | $50,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston Inc | General operations | $50,000 |
| Care Dimensions | Complementary and alternative therapies | $50,000 |
| Crossroads for Kids | Crossroads summer 2024! | $50,000 |
| Family Nurturing Center of Massachusetts Inc | Community-based family support networks | $50,000 |
| Family Services of the Merrimack Valley | Big friends little friends youth mentoring program | $50,000 |
| Fathers Uplift Inc | Clinical therapy for fathers and families of color | $50,000 |
| Friends of the Children - Boston | Friends-bostons long-term, professional mentoring and 2gen expansion | $50,000 |
| Justice Resource Institute FBO First Connections | Family education and support programs | $50,000 |
| Museum of Science | General operations | $50,000 |
| Pathways for Children Inc | Family-centered programming nurturing program | $50,000 |
| Plummer Youth Promise | Permanency services for youth in foster care | $50,000 |
| Roca Inc | Young mothers program greater boston and springfield | $50,000 |
| Silver Lining Mentoring | Mentoring youth in foster care | $50,000 |
| The Childrens Room | Peer-based grief support groups for grieving children, teens, and parents | $50,000 |
| WGBH Educational Foundation | The american experience trust | $50,000 |
| Julies Family Learning Program Inc | Family development and family literacy programs | $35,000 |
| Philanthropy Massachusetts | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| American Red Cross | Hurricane helene relief | $25,000 |
| Big Sister Association of Greater Boston | Community-based mentoring | $25,000 |
| Boston Food Forest Coalition | General operations | $25,000 |
| Clarke School for the Deaf DBA Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech | Clarke boston listening and spoken language services | $25,000 |
| Familyaid | Familyaid navigation team | $25,000 |
| Greenroots | General operations | $25,000 |
| John F Kennedy Family Service Center Inc | Charlestown family engagement network | $25,000 |
| Mystic River Watershed Association Inc | General operations | $25,000 |
| Parentchild Inc | Support for ma school readiness and family support | $25,000 |
| Perkins School for the Blind | Support for infants and toddlers with visual impairments and their families | $25,000 |
| Tsne FBO First Teacher | General operating 2024-2025 | $25,000 |
| Waypoint | Waypoint family support program - nashua | $25,000 |
| Mspca | General operations | $20,000 |
| WGBH Educational Foundation | Beacon circle | $10,000 |
| Ancient Faith Ministries | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Ancient Faith Ministries | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Childrens Literacy Foundation (Clif) | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter C Nordblom
- Robert W Nordblom
- Greta Nordblom
- M Lee Nordblom
- Carolyn C Los
Questions people ask
Does The Nordblom Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Nordblom Family Foundation give?
$2.1 million in tax year 2024, across 55 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Nordblom Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Peter C Nordblom (Trustee), Robert W Nordblom (Trustee), Greta Nordblom (Trustee) and M Lee Nordblom (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Nordblom Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, youth programs and education.