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Bluhm Family Charitable Foundation

Chicago, Illinois  ·  EIN 261572776  ·  Private foundation

Based in Chicago, Illinois, Bluhm Family Charitable Foundation has awarded $52.8M across 297 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Northwestern Memorial Foundation. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$5.1M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$17.8M
Assets (FY2020)
297
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What Bluhm Family Charitable Foundation funds

Bluhm Family Charitable Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, faith-based (jewish), health care, higher education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureEducationFaith-Based (Jewish)Health CareHigher EducationK-12 EducationLibraries & LiteracyYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, families, men boys, women girls, youth pop.

childrenfamiliesmen boyswomen girlsyouth pop

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Northwestern Memorial Foundation
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
Chicago, IL$7.0M2023
Northwestern Memorial Foundation
EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION
Chicago, IL$5.0M2022
Northwestern Memorial Foundation
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
Chicago, IL$4.5M2024

How to apply for funding from Bluhm Family Charitable Foundation

Bluhm Family Charitable Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.

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Frequently asked questions about Bluhm Family Charitable Foundation

Does Bluhm Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Bluhm Family Charitable Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does Bluhm Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Bluhm Family Charitable Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Northwestern Memorial Foundation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Bluhm Family Charitable Foundation give in grants?
Bluhm Family Charitable Foundation reported $5.1M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $52.8M over 297 grants.
Where is Bluhm Family Charitable Foundation located?
Bluhm Family Charitable Foundation is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 261572776.
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About this profile. This page is built from Bluhm Family Charitable Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Bluhm Family Charitable Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.