Herbert & Betty Bloom Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Herbert & Betty Bloom Foundation is a private foundation in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $10,245 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $598 and the largest $5,390. 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$10,245
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$598
- Largest grant$5,390
- Assets$197,793
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was up from $7,161 the year before.
60% 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 | $6,890 | 3 | $196,832 |
| 2024 | $7,161 | 5 | $178,774 |
| 2025 | $10,245 | 10 | $197,793 |
How to apply
Herbert & Betty Bloom 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 Herbert & Betty Bloom Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 7 | $8,945 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,250 |
| Florida | 1 | $25 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $25 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Shir Shalom | General support | $5,390 |
| Jewish Fedration of Metropolitan Detroit | General support | $1,250 |
| Jewish Women of Atlanta | General support | $1,250 |
| St Johns Emergecncy Residents Fund | General support | $1,000 |
| National Council of Jewish Women | General support | $895 |
| St Johns Residency Fund | General support | $300 |
| Jewish News Foundation | General support | $85 |
| St Jude | General support | $25 |
| Shriners Children | General support | $25 |
| Boys Town | General support | $25 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen Bloom
- Linda Weissman
Questions people ask
Does Herbert & Betty Bloom Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Herbert & Betty Bloom Foundation give?
$10,245 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $598.
Who runs Herbert & Betty Bloom Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Stephen Bloom (President) and Linda Weissman (Secretary).
What does Herbert & Betty Bloom Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and youth programs.