The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.0 billion in 203 grants; the typical grant was $1.5 million and the largest $187 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$1.0 billion
- Number of grants203
- Typical grant$1.5 million
- Largest grant$187 million
- Assets$12 billion
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.0 billion 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 | $1.0 billion | 216 | $12 billion |
| 2024 | $1.0 billion | 203 | $12 billion |
How to apply
The Bloomberg Family 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 The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 28 states, the most to New York. It also paid $116 million in 52 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 43 | $232 million |
| Maryland | 11 | $215 million |
| District of Columbia | 34 | $106 million |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $106 million |
| Colorado | 2 | $60.2 million |
| California | 9 | $56.7 million |
| Texas | 4 | $25.1 million |
| Georgia | 7 | $23.6 million |
| North Carolina | 3 | $15.0 million |
| Washington | 3 | $12.9 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University | To support research, scholarship and facilities | $187 million |
| Museum of Science | To support capital projects | $78.8 million |
| Charter Fund Inc (DBA Charter School Growth Fund) | To improve outcomes for K-12 students in the u.s. | $55.5 million |
| Resources Legacy Fund | To support clean energy | $26.5 million |
| Vital Strategies Inc | To combat the opioid crisis in the u.s. | $25.3 million |
| Resolve to Save Lives Inc | To support cardiovascular health | $23.3 million |
| C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group Inc | To support clean energy | $20.0 million |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | To support the bloomberg center for cities | $20.0 million |
| Success Academy Charter Schools Inc | To improve outcomes for K-12 students in the u.s. | $19.9 million |
| Memorial Hermann Foundation | To support career and technical education | $19.2 million |
| Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids | To reduce tobacco use | $16.7 million |
| The Clean Air Fund | To support clean energy | $14.3 million |
| Vital Strategies Inc | To support healthy eating | $13.1 million |
| Museum of London | To support capital projects | $12.6 million |
| Harlem Childrens Zone Inc | To improve outcomes for K-12 students in the u.s. | $12.3 million |
| Fund for Public Schools Inc | To support career and technical education | $12.2 million |
| Panorama Global | To support economic development | $11.4 million |
| Stony Brook Foundation Inc | To support the new york climate exchange on governors island | $11.0 million |
| National Foundation for the CTRS for Disease Contr & Prevention Inc (DBA CD | To support data for health | $10.5 million |
| Gates Philanthropy Partners | To support eradication of polio worldwide | $10.0 million |
| KIPP Foundation | To improve outcomes for K-12 students in the u.s. | $10.0 million |
| Lupus Research Alliance Inc | To support advancement of lupus research | $9.9 million |
| Robin Hood Foundation | To provide general support | $9.9 million |
| Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund Inc | To support financial empowerment work in cities | $9.8 million |
| Johns Hopkins University | To support city data alliance | $9.7 million |
| The Aspen Institute Inc | To promote college advising and success | $8.9 million |
| Earthjustice | To support clean energy | $8.5 million |
| Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids | To support healthy eating | $8.5 million |
| Prosperity Now | To support economic development | $8.1 million |
| United States Energy Foundation | To support clean energy | $8.0 million |
| Stichting European Climate Foundation | To support clean energy | $7.5 million |
| Atrium Health Foundation | To support career and technical education | $7.3 million |
| International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies | To promote road safety | $7.1 million |
| National Foundation for the CTRS for Disease Contr & Prevention Inc (DBA CD | To reduce tobacco use | $7.0 million |
| Oceana Inc | To protect the ocean | $6.5 million |
| World Health Organization | To reduce tobacco use | $6.4 million |
| Center for Science in the Public Interest | To support healthy eating | $6.3 million |
| Johns Hopkins University | To reduce tobacco use | $6.0 million |
| Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated | To support clean energy | $6.0 million |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | To support healthy eating | $5.8 million |
Officers and trustees
- Alfred Sommer
- Anne Tatlock
- Daniel L Doctoroff
- Dennis M Walcott
- Emma Bloomberg
- Geoffrey Canada
- Georgina Bloomberg
- Henry Merritt Paulson Jr
- James G Niven
- John J Mack
- Kenneth I Chenault
- Manuel A Diaz
- Mark Carney
- Martin Sorrell
- Maya Lin
Questions people ask
Does The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc give?
$1.0 billion in tax year 2024, across 203 grants, with a typical grant of $1.5 million.
Who runs The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Alfred Sommer (Director), Anne Tatlock (Director), Daniel L Doctoroff (Director) and Dennis M Walcott (Director) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and health.