Bloomer Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bloomer Family Foundation is a private foundation in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In tax year 2025 it gave $211,000 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $25,000. 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$211,000
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$3.8 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was up from $186,000 the year before.
47% of its 2025 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 | $148,000 | 28 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $186,000 | 31 | $3.2 million |
| 2025 | $211,000 | 43 | $3.8 million |
How to apply
Bloomer Family 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 Bloomer Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 12 | $82,000 |
| California | 8 | $55,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $20,000 |
| Utah | 10 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $13,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $3,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula | General operating fund | $25,000 |
| Gillette Children's Hospital Foundation | General operating fund | $20,000 |
| Childrens Cancer Research Fund | General operating fund | $20,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Poverello fund | $20,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General operating fund | $20,000 |
| Naval Postgraduate School Foundation | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation | General operating fund | $5,500 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Inc | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Big Sur Land Trust | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Rosie's Place | General operating fund | $4,000 |
| Orono Foundation for Education | General operating fund | $4,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General operating fund | $3,000 |
| Feeding America | General operating fund | $3,000 |
| Hammer Residences Inc | General operating fund | $3,000 |
| Northside Boxing Club | General operating fund | $3,000 |
| SPCA Monterey County | General operating fund | $3,000 |
| Point Lobos Foundation | General operating fund | $3,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | General operating fund | $3,000 |
| Cradles to Crayons Inc | Gear up for winter | $2,500 |
| Friends of Kenyan Orphans | General operating fund | $2,500 |
| Park City Education Foundation | General operating fund | $2,500 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Upper Midwest | General operating fund | $2,000 |
| Kimball Art Center | General operating fund | $2,000 |
| Utah Open Lands Conservation Association | General operating fund | $2,000 |
| Friends of Lower Hay Lake Inc | General operating fund | $1,500 |
| North Star Community Rowing | General operating fund | $1,500 |
| Live Like Sam Foundation | General operating fund | $1,500 |
| Christian Center of Park City | General operating fund | $1,500 |
| Utah State University | Swaner preserve & ecocenter | $1,500 |
| National Ability Center | General operating fund | $1,500 |
| The Trustees of Reservations | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| Faiths Lodge | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| Gerald R Ford Foundation | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| Whitefish Lake Property Owner Association | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| Wellesley Theatre Project Inc | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| Saint Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| Park City Historical Society Inc | Friends of ski mountain | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William S Bloomer III
- Geraldine A Bloomer
- Kimberly A Giangrasso
- Charles W Bloomer
- Christopher K Bloomer
Questions people ask
Does Bloomer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bloomer Family Foundation give?
$211,000 in tax year 2025, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Bloomer Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William S Bloomer III (President & Treasurer), Geraldine A Bloomer (Officer), Kimberly A Giangrasso (Officer) and Charles W Bloomer (Officer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Bloomer Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and science and research.