The Bloom Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Bloom Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Edenton, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $37,250 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$37,250
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$758,633
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was down from $39,200 the year before.
10% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $34,250 | 17 | $728,373 |
| 2024 | $39,200 | 26 | $788,614 |
| 2025 | $37,250 | 20 | $758,633 |
How to apply
| Contact | Clement A Bloom 527 Yeopim Road, Edenton, NC 27932 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (252) 482-7496 |
| What to submit | Any form - foundation makes donations to general unrestricted funds. |
| Deadlines | No - foundation does not award grants, scholarships, etc. |
| Restrictions | No - foundation does not designate its donations. |
What The Bloom Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 11 | $24,750 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $3,500 |
| Maryland | 2 | $1,250 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $500 |
| Iowa | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Edenton Food Pantry | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Heifer International | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Trout Unlimited | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Tri County Animal Shelter | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Chowan Senior Center | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Chowan Perquimans Smart Start | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Make A Wish Eastern N Carolina | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Shepard Pruden Library | Charitable | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hosp | Charitable | $1,000 |
| UNC Public Radio | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Cupola House Association | Charitable | $750 |
| National Parks Foundation | Charitable | $750 |
| Albemarle Hopeline Inc | Charitable | $500 |
| American Red Cross | Charitable | $500 |
| Audubon Society | Charitable | $500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Charitable | $500 |
| UNC PBS | Charitable | $500 |
| Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Charitable | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Clement A Bloom
- Linda S Bloom
Questions people ask
Does The Bloom Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No - foundation does not award grants, scholarships, etc..
How much does The Bloom Foundation Inc give?
$37,250 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Bloom Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Clement A Bloom (Pres/Treasur) and Linda S Bloom (Vice Preside).
What does The Bloom Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, youth programs and arts and culture.