The Blum Merians Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Blum Merians Foundation is a private foundation in Larchmont, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $72,472 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $25,750. 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$72,472
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$25,750
- Assets$708,051
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was down from $74,456 the year before.
32% 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 | $34,541 | 17 | $727,786 |
| 2024 | $74,456 | 20 | $699,988 |
| 2025 | $72,472 | 25 | $708,051 |
How to apply
The Blum Merians 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 The Blum Merians Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 1 | $25,750 |
| New York | 9 | $22,626 |
| California | 4 | $6,433 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $3,134 |
| Minnesota | 3 | $3,069 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,097 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,058 |
| Delaware | 1 | $1,180 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,050 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Paterson Education Foundation - Mel Merians Memorial Fund | To help fund their charitable purposes | $25,750 |
| International Rescue Committee | To help fund their charitable purposes | $5,150 |
| World Central Kitchen | To help fund their charitable purposes | $3,134 |
| Habitat for Humanity | To help fund their charitable purposes | $3,129 |
| Food Bank for New York City | To help fund their charitable purposes | $3,125 |
| Regional Food Bank | To help fund their charitable purposes | $3,090 |
| Advocates for Trans Equality | To help fund their charitable purposes | $3,078 |
| Black Voters Matterbvm Capacity Bldg Inst | To help fund their charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Everyorg | To help fund their charitable purposes | $2,300 |
| Raices | To help fund their charitable purposes | $2,097 |
| Palestine Children's Relief Fund | To help fund their charitable purposes | $2,089 |
| Fair Food Program | To help fund their charitable purposes | $2,058 |
| Doctors Without Borders | To help fund their charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| New Jersey Consort Givebutter | To help fund their charitable purposes | $1,180 |
| North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems | To help fund their charitable purposes | $1,069 |
| Mount Washington Observatory | To help fund their charitable purposes | $1,050 |
| Amah Mutsun Land Trust | To help fund their charitable purposes | $1,044 |
| National Network of Abortion Funds | To help fund their charitable purposes | $1,040 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank | To help fund their charitable purposes | $1,035 |
| Give Directly | To help fund their charitable purposes | $1,023 |
| Central America | To help fund their charitable purposes | $1,021 |
| Latino Justice Prldef | To help fund their charitable purposes | $1,010 |
| Black Girl Hockey Club | To help fund their charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center | To help fund their charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Zahara Kathawalla Foundation | To help fund their charitable purposes | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elaine Merians
- Linda Merians
- Diane Burrows
- Amy Merians
- Joshua Burows
- Rachel Paradis
- Sarah Burows
- Addie Merians
- Ethan Merians
Questions people ask
Does The Blum Merians Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Blum Merians Foundation give?
$72,472 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Blum Merians Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Elaine Merians (President), Linda Merians (Treasurer), Diane Burrows (Secretary) and Amy Merians (Trustee) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does The Blum Merians Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger and international.