Bloom Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bloom Foundation is a private foundation in Spokane, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $24,500 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$24,500
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$492,530
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was up from $24,000 the year before.
13% of its 2024 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 | $24,000 | 8 | $489,618 |
| 2024 | $24,500 | 8 | $492,530 |
How to apply
Bloom 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 Bloom Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 6 | $15,500 |
| Oregon | 1 | $5,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Andrew Nativity School | Operations. | $5,000 |
| Trinity Catholic School | Operations &Food for needy | $4,500 |
| Team Gleason Initiative Foundation | Medical research | $4,000 |
| Big Brothers and Sisters Spokane | Youth Acvocacy | $4,000 |
| YWCA | Health, operations | $4,000 |
| Partnering for Progress - Kenya | Health care and education | $1,000 |
| Family Promise of Spokane | Funding to aid homelessness. | $1,000 |
| Thrive Spokane | Operations. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gary N Bloom
- Susan M Bloom
- Molly Schick
- Jeff Schick
- Christy Bloom
Questions people ask
Does Bloom Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bloom Foundation give?
$24,500 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Bloom Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gary N Bloom (President), Susan M Bloom (Director), Molly Schick (Director) and Jeff Schick (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Bloom Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.