Jamacha Bloom Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jamacha Bloom Family Foundation is a private foundation in Morristown, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $265,500 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$265,500
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$5.0 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $64,003 the year before.
36% of its 2024 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 | $64,003 | 22 | $4.2 million |
| 2024 | $265,500 | 33 | $5.0 million |
How to apply
Jamacha Bloom 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 Jamacha Bloom Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $73,500 |
| New Jersey | 13 | $64,167 |
| New York | 5 | $60,167 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $39,666 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $11,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $5,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $3,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston College | James & barbara cleary/pops on the heights scholarship | $25,000 |
| Seals Future Foundation | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Team Rubicon | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Search Dog Foundation | Canine sponsorship | $20,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Unrestricted | $13,500 |
| Brown Dog Coalition & Rescue | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Essex Fells Volunteer Fire Company | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Newark Academy | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Boston University | Donald barker boston university men's rugby club fund | $10,000 |
| Waves Project | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Blue Star Families | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Humane Society of the United States | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Unrestricted | $8,500 |
| God's Love We Deliver | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Bay Head Fire Company | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Bay Head Police Department | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Essex Fells Police Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Point Pleasant First Aid Squad | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Smith Center for Infectious Disease | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| West Essex First Aid Squad | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Mt Pleasant Animal Shelter | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Happy Doggo | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| BABY2BABY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Hockey Fights Cancer | Unrestricted | $4,667 |
| The Jay Fund | Unrestricted | $4,667 |
| The Jimmy Fund | Unrestricted | $4,666 |
| K9S for Warriors | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Charleston Animal Society | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| St Hubert's Animal Welfare Center | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| 1776 Unites | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Bay Head Preservation Alliance | Environmental preservationenvironmental preservation | $1,000 |
| Saint Barnabas Medical Center | Programs, surgery, projects by dr mark gilder | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William Bloom
- Ruth Bloom
Questions people ask
Does Jamacha Bloom Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jamacha Bloom Family Foundation give?
$265,500 in tax year 2024, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Jamacha Bloom Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists William Bloom (Trustee) and Ruth Bloom (Trustee).
What does Jamacha Bloom Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, education and community development.