Louis C Blumberg Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Louis C Blumberg Foundation is a private foundation in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $121,500 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $33,000. 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$121,500
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$33,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was down from $132,700 the year before.
56% 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 | $98,000 | 6 | $1.8 million |
| 2023 | $132,700 | 6 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $121,500 | 9 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Louis C Blumberg 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 Louis C Blumberg Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 6 | $61,700 |
| New York | 2 | $34,800 |
| Arizona | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Agency for Israel N America | Charitable | $33,000 |
| Arizona Jewish Historical Society | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Detroit Jewish News Foundation | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Jewish Hospice & Chaplaincy | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Jarc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Mich Jewish Sports Hall of Fame Fdn | Charitable | $3,200 |
| Kids Kicking Cancer | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah | Charitable | $1,800 |
| Zekelman Holocaust Center | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lawrence S Jackier
- Julee Landau
- Robert Shahon
Questions people ask
Does Louis C Blumberg Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Louis C Blumberg Foundation give?
$121,500 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Louis C Blumberg Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lawrence S Jackier (Secretary/Tr), Julee Landau (Treasurer/Tr) and Robert Shahon (Trustee).
What does Louis C Blumberg Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and health.