Joan N and Norman Bluestone Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Joan N and Norman Bluestone Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Jamaica, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.0 million in 23 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $1.6 million. 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$2.0 million
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$1.6 million
- Assets$42.0 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.0 million the year before.
9% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $108,500 | 6 | $41.2 million |
| 2023 | $2.0 million | 28 | $40.4 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 23 | $42.0 million |
How to apply
Joan N and Norman Bluestone Foundation Inc 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 Joan N and Norman Bluestone Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 23 | $2.0 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Queens Botanical Gardens | Donation for construction of additional building for the benefits of the general public | $1.6 million |
| The Ny Botanical Gardens | To provide needy children with financial aid through scholarships. | $160,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mt Sina | To provide needy children with financial aid through scholarships. | $50,000 |
| Community Youth Services Inc | To provide needy children with financial aid through scholarships. | $20,000 |
| Benjamin Cardoza School of Law | To provide needy children with financial aid through scholarships. | $20,000 |
| Fifth Avenue Committee | To provide needy children with financial aid through scholarships. | $15,000 |
| Trustees of Columbia University | To provide needy children with financial aid through scholarships. | $15,000 |
| St Johns University | To provide needy children with financial aid through scholarships. | $10,000 |
| Queens College Foundation | a holistic approach that deals with immediate needs as well as the barriers that may impede personal, family, and community stability. | $10,000 |
| Yeshiva College | To provide needy children with financial aid through scholarships. | $10,000 |
| City College 21st Century Foundatio | To provide needy children with financial aid through scholarships. | $10,000 |
| brooklyn botanical garden | TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE maintanance and beautification of the Brooklyn botanical garden | $10,000 |
| Frost Valley YMCA | To provide needy children with financial aid through scholarships. | $10,000 |
| Swim Strong Foundation | To provide needy children with financial aid through scholarships. | $10,000 |
| The Child Center of Ny | To provide needy children with financial aid through scholarships. | $10,000 |
| The International Preschool | Supporting youths in the community | $10,000 |
| Gowanus Canal Conservancy | TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE maintanance and beautification of the CANAL | $10,000 |
| Campaign Against Hunger | For the purpose of providing food to those in need | $10,000 |
| Piper Theater Productions | The purpose is to provide funding for the maintenance of the youth theatre | $10,000 |
| Rise | inspire rockawy residents to care for their environment | $7,500 |
| Columbia University School of Nursi | To provide needy children with financial aid through scholarships. | $5,000 |
| alley pond environmental center | TO PROVIDE funding for maintaining the Alley pond environmental center. | $2,500 |
| Queens County Farm Museum | To provide needy children with financial aid through scholarships. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sara Herbstman
- IRA Lichtiger
- Charles Herbstman
- Michelle Potvin
- Joyce Lichtiger
Questions people ask
Does Joan N and Norman Bluestone Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joan N and Norman Bluestone Foundation Inc give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Joan N and Norman Bluestone Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Sara Herbstman (President), IRA Lichtiger (Secretary), Charles Herbstman (Trustee) and Michelle Potvin (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Joan N and Norman Bluestone Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and youth programs.