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The Blossom Fund

Boston, Massachusetts  ·  EIN 223297205  ·  Private foundation

The Blossom Fund is a Massachusetts-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $888K in annual giving against $369K in assets. This page documents the 43 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Blossom Fund — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$888K
Annual giving (FY2021)
$369K
Total assets
43
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What The Blossom Fund funds

The Blossom Fund's giving carries a documented focus on environment & conservation, food & agriculture, higher education, substance use & recovery.

Environment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHigher EducationSubstance Use & Recovery

Populations it has supported include families, older adults.

familiesolder adults

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Blossom Fund, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Science
GENERAL
East Boothbay, ME$365K2021
Bennington College
F/B/O BEYOND PLASTICS
Bennington, VT$200K2025
Bennington College
F/B/O BEYOND PLASTICS
Bennington, VT$200K2024
Essex County Green Belt Association Inc
GENERAL ORGANIZATIONAL GROWTH
Essex, MA$200K2023
Natural Resources Council of Maine
EPR FOR PACKAGING STRATEGY AND THE FOOD RECOVERY AND SUSTAINABLE SCHOOLS STRATEGY
Augusta, ME$164K2023
College of the Atlantic
COLLEGE OF THE ATLANTIC CAMPUS GEOTHERMAL ASSESSMENT
Bar Harbor, ME$128K2024
Ecologic Development Fund
EFFORTS TO BUILD FUEL-EFFICIENT STOVES FOR FAMILIES, AND TO RESTORE AND CONSERVE MANGROVES.
Cambridge, MA$125K2024
Upstream
THE THROW AWAY FREE PROGRAM
Damariscotta, ME$125K2021
Essex County Greenbelt Association
CLIMIATE CHANGE, ENVIORNMENTAL JUSTICE, CAMP CREIGHTON CONSERVATION PROJECT
Essex, MA$125K2021
Ecologic Development Fund
GENERAL AND FUEL-EFFICIENT STOVES
Cambridge, MA$100K2021
Just Zero
TO SUPPORT THE 10 FOR 100 CAMPAIGN
Sturbridge, MA$100K2025
Just Zero
TO SUPPORT THE 10 FOR 100 CAMPAIGN
Sturbridge, MA$100K2024
Upstream Policy Institute Inc
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Damariscotta, ME$100K2024
Ecologic Development Fund
GENERAL AND FUEL-EFFICIENT STOVES
Cambridge, MA$100K2023
Natural Resources Council of Maine
EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY FOR PACKAGING PROGRAM
Augusta, ME$86K2024

The Blossom Fund giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$155K
2019$281K
2021$888K
2023$499K
2024$863K
2025$360K

How to apply for funding from The Blossom Fund

From The Blossom Fund's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“SEPTEMBER 15 AND MARCH 15.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at blossomfund.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Blossom Fund

Does The Blossom Fund accept grant applications?
Yes — The Blossom Fund's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does The Blossom Fund fund?
The Blossom Fund's grants focus on environment & conservation. Recent recipients include Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Science, Bennington College, Bennington College. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Blossom Fund give in grants?
The Blossom Fund reported $888K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.0M over 43 grants.
Where is The Blossom Fund located?
The Blossom Fund is based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 223297205.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Blossom Fund's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Blossom Fund. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.