The Blueflash Foundation
Accepts applications
The Blueflash Foundation is a private foundation in Brooklyn, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $99,615 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $2,041 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$99,615
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$2,041
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees62%
Giving in 2024 was up from $48,773 the year before.
62% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $48,773 | 19 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $99,615 | 34 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Paul Grassfield 429 S 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (917) 567-6701 |
| What to submit | No form for applications |
What The Blueflash Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 17 | $46,495 |
| Maine | 5 | $26,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $12,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $6,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,046 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,041 |
| California | 2 | $2,033 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bard College | General fund | $10,000 |
| KMC The Hamptons | General fund | $10,000 |
| Rangeley Public Library | General fund | $6,000 |
| Bay Street Theater | General fund | $5,000 |
| Rangeley Friends of the Arts | General fund | $5,000 |
| Rangeley Health and Wellness | General fund | $5,000 |
| Acord Food Pantry | General fund | $5,000 |
| USA for UNHCR | General fund | $5,000 |
| Quebec Labrador Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
| Rangeley Museum | General fund | $5,000 |
| Rangeley ME Family Health | General fund | $5,000 |
| Agricultural Stewardship | General fund | $3,000 |
| New York Public Radio | General fund | $2,500 |
| Theatre of the Oppressed NYC | General fund | $2,500 |
| Sag Harbor Church | General fund | $2,050 |
| Fairvote | General fund | $2,046 |
| Cafeteria Culture | General fund | $2,041 |
| NBCC Foundation | General fund | $2,041 |
| Phius | General fund | $2,000 |
| Police Athletic League | General fund | $2,000 |
| A Jewish Voice for Peace | General fund | $1,033 |
| NPO Stonewall Community Foundation | General fund | $1,029 |
| ACLU | General fund | $1,000 |
| Actblue | General fund | $1,000 |
| Manhattan Theatre Club | General fund | $1,000 |
| Intercept Media | General fund | $1,000 |
| YouthNPower | General fund | $1,000 |
| Parrish Art Museum | General fund | $1,000 |
| Elizabeth Street Garden | General fund | $1,000 |
| Black and Pink Inc | General fund | $1,000 |
| Seed Savers Exchange | General fund | $1,000 |
| Wikimedia | General fund | $1,000 |
| OpenSecrets | General fund | $1,000 |
| Princess Grace Foundation | General fund | $375 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul Grassfield
- A Heaton Robertson
Questions people ask
Does The Blueflash Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Blueflash Foundation give?
$99,615 in tax year 2024, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $2,041.
Who runs The Blueflash Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Paul Grassfield (Trustee) and A Heaton Robertson (Trustee).
What does The Blueflash Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and health.