Harold and Penny B Blumenstein Foundation Corporation
Preselected recipients only
Harold and Penny B Blumenstein Foundation Corporation is a private foundation in Bingham Farms, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.8 million in 69 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $418,389. 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$1.8 million
- Number of grants69
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$418,389
- Assets$10.1 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.9 million the year before.
25% 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 | $2.2 million | 86 | $11.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 84 | $11.1 million |
| 2025 | $1.8 million | 69 | $10.1 million |
How to apply
Harold and Penny B Blumenstein Foundation Corporation 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 Harold and Penny B Blumenstein Foundation Corporation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 43 | $1.0 million |
| Florida | 14 | $315,780 |
| New York | 6 | $209,360 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $183,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $3,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit | Unrestricted charitable gift | $418,389 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach | Unrestricted charitable gift | $198,000 |
| Detroit Symphony Orchestra | Unrestricted charitable gift | $175,000 |
| American Joint Distribution Committeejdc | Unrestricted charitable gift | $160,860 |
| Brilliant Detroit | Unrestricted charitable gift | $150,000 |
| Aief | Unrestricted charitable gift | $105,000 |
| Jewish Hospice & Chaplaincy Network | Unrestricted charitable gift | $100,350 |
| Washington Institute for Near East Policy | Unrestricted charitable gift | $78,000 |
| Morse Life Foundation | Unrestricted charitable gift | $50,750 |
| Promise Fund of Florida | Unrestricted charitable gift | $30,000 |
| Yeshiva Beth Yehudah | Unrestricted charitable gift | $25,280 |
| Friends of the Idf Palm Beach | Unrestricted charitable gift | $25,000 |
| Hillel Campus Alliance of Michigan | Unrestricted charitable gift | $15,000 |
| Friends of the Idfisrael Defense Forces | Unrestricted charitable gift | $11,900 |
| Holocaust Memorial Center | Unrestricted charitable gift | $10,750 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | Unrestricted charitable gift | $10,500 |
| Tamarack Camps | Unrestricted charitable gift | $10,200 |
| Farber Hebrew Day School | Unrestricted charitable gift | $10,100 |
| Hillel Day School | Unrestricted charitable gift | $10,100 |
| Birmingham Bloomfield Chai Center | Unrestricted charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | Unrestricted charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue | Unrestricted charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Michigan Israel Business Accelerator | Unrestricted charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Ort America Inc | Unrestricted charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Palm Beach United Way | Unrestricted charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Society of the Four Arts | Unrestricted charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Detroit Institute of Arts | Unrestricted charitable gift | $9,655 |
| Congregation Shaarey Zedek | Unrestricted charitable gift | $6,848 |
| Yeshiva Darchei Torah | Unrestricted charitable gift | $5,100 |
| Glazer Hall | Unrestricted charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Hillel of Metro Detroit | Unrestricted charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Insight Through Education | Unrestricted charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Jewish Free Loan Association | Unrestricted charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Jewish Senior Life of Metro Detroit | Unrestricted charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Michigan | Unrestricted charitable gift | $3,500 |
| Palm Beach Country Club Foundation | Unrestricted charitable gift | $3,000 |
| Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies | Unrestricted charitable gift | $3,000 |
| Jewish Family Services | Unrestricted charitable gift | $2,860 |
| Jarc | Unrestricted charitable gift | $2,550 |
| Kids Kicking Cancer | Unrestricted charitable gift | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Harold Blumenstein
- Penny B Blumenstein
- Richard C Blumenstein
- Lauren A Cohen
- Randall S Blumenstein
Questions people ask
Does Harold and Penny B Blumenstein Foundation Corporation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Harold and Penny B Blumenstein Foundation Corporation give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2025, across 69 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs Harold and Penny B Blumenstein Foundation Corporation?
Its 2025 filing lists Harold Blumenstein (President), Penny B Blumenstein (Vice President & Secretary), Richard C Blumenstein (Vice President) and Lauren A Cohen (Vice President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Harold and Penny B Blumenstein Foundation Corporation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and health.