Blume Foundation
San Mateo, California · EIN 946073163 · Private foundation
Blume Foundation is a private foundation based in San Mateo, California. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $1.1M in grants paid and $18.0M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 81 individual grants from this funder — $5.5M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Blume Foundation funds
Blume Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, food & agriculture, health care, higher education.
Populations it has supported include families, men boys, women girls.
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.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford Board of Trustees - Study of Parkinson's Disease Fund TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT FUNCTION | Palo Alto, CA | $400K | 2024 |
| Stanford University - Stanford Board of Trustees TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT FUNCTION | Palo Alto, CA | $400K | 2017 |
| Stanford Board of Trustees - Study of Parkinson's Disease Fund TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT FUNCTION | Palo Alto, CA | $400K | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from Blume Foundation
Blume 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 Blume Foundation
- Does Blume Foundation accept grant applications?
- Blume 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 Blume Foundation fund?
- Blume Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Stanford Board of Trustees - Study of Parkinson's Disease Fund, Stanford University - Stanford Board of Trustees. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Blume Foundation give in grants?
- Blume Foundation reported $1.1M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.5M over 81 grants.
- Where is Blume Foundation located?
- Blume Foundation is based in San Mateo, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 946073163.
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