J B & Margaret Blaugrund Foundation
Preselected recipients only
J B & Margaret Blaugrund Foundation is a private foundation in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In tax year 2025 it gave $151,500 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$151,500
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was down from $154,500 the year before.
13% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $120,500 | 13 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $154,500 | 15 | $3.2 million |
| 2025 | $151,500 | 15 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
J B & Margaret Blaugrund 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 J B & Margaret Blaugrund Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 2 | $50,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $40,000 |
| Texas | 6 | $32,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $3,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Institute for Policy Studies | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Utep | Charitable | $10,000 |
| St Jude's Children Hospital | Charitable | $10,000 |
| El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Ban | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Annunciation House | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Greater Turning Institute | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Hill School | Charitable | $5,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Nahalat Shalom | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Kids Excel | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Brown University | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Ktep | Charitable | $1,000 |
| PBS | Charitable | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- J Alan Marks
- Jan S Marks
Questions people ask
Does J B & Margaret Blaugrund Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does J B & Margaret Blaugrund Foundation give?
$151,500 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs J B & Margaret Blaugrund Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists J Alan Marks (President) and Jan S Marks (Vice-Preside).
What does J B & Margaret Blaugrund Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and education.