Carol and Edmund Blake Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Carol and Edmund Blake Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 13 grants; the typical grant was $61,000 and the largest $300,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$61,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$31.9 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was up from $765,000 the year before.
23% 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 | $972,500 | 12 | $22.0 million |
| 2024 | $765,000 | 10 | $26.3 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 13 | $31.9 million |
How to apply
Carol and Edmund Blake 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 Carol and Edmund Blake Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 | $721,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $200,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $135,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $25,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| White Plains Hospital Foundation | Charitable donation | $300,000 |
| Hepatitis B Foundation | Charitable donation | $200,000 |
| Prospect Park Alliance | Charitable donation | $125,000 |
| Red Bank Catholic Foundation | Charitable donation | $125,000 |
| Madison Square Boys & Girls Club | Charitable donation | $100,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | Charitable donation | $100,000 |
| Save the Music Foundation | Charitable donation | $61,000 |
| Pine Street Inn | Charitable donation | $50,000 |
| Every Child A Reader | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| Transformational Sports | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| Ausable River Association | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Game 7 Enterprises | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Andrew McDounough B Foundation | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Eric Freedgood Co Pinnacle Assoc
- David Kim Co Pinnacle Assoc
Questions people ask
Does Carol and Edmund Blake Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Carol and Edmund Blake Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $61,000.
Who runs Carol and Edmund Blake Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Eric Freedgood Co Pinnacle Assoc (Trustee) and David Kim Co Pinnacle Assoc (Trustee).
What does Carol and Edmund Blake Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and youth programs.