The Blum Merians Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 13-3689669
Foundation Overview
Based in Larchmont, NY, The Blum Merians Foundation has awarded 119 grants totaling $315,603 to organizations in Georgia, Florida and 12 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $25,000, with a median award of $2,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
3 of 17 recipients (18%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 26% in New York and funding distributed across 14 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within New York, funding concentrates in New York (52%), Newburgh (23%), Cornwallonhudson (16%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 23% decrease over 7 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Blum Merians Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amah Mutsun Land Trust | $1,000 | Santa Cruz, CA, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Black Girl Hockey Club | $1,000 | West Covina, CA, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Black Voters Matterbvm Capacity Bldg Inst | $3,000 | Carol Stream, IL, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Coalition Of Immokalee Workers | $1,000 | Immokalee, FL, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Fair Food Program | $1,000 | Immokalee, FL, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Food Bank Of Hudson Valley | $3,000 | Cornwallonhudson, NY, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $3,000 | Newburgh, NY, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| International Rescue Committee | $4,000 | New York, NY, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| National Center For Transgender Equality | $3,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Palestine Children's Relief Fund | $2,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Paterson Education Foundation - Mel Merians Memorial Fund | $541 | Paterson, NJ, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Raices | $2,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| World Central Kitchen | $4,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Zahara Kathawalla Foundation | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Act Blue | $3,000 | Somerville, MA, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Amah Mutsun Land Trust | $1,039 | Santa Cruz, CA, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Anti-recidivism Coalition | $1,100 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Black Girl Hockey Club | $1,000 | West Covina, CA, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Fair Food Program | $2,059 | Immokalee, FL, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of Hudson Valley | $3,090 | Cornwallonhudson, NY, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $3,000 | Newburgh, NY, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Hias | $4,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| International Rescue Committee | $1,545 | New York, NY, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Mental Health America | $3,156 | Alexandria, VA, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center | $1,030 | Minneapolis, MN, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| National Center For Transgender Equality | $3,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| National Network Of Abortion Funds | $4,680 | Beaverton, OR, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems | $1,010 | Minneapolis, MN, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Paterson Education Foundation - Mel Merians Memorial Fund | $772 | Paterson, NJ, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Raices | $2,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| The Fortune Society | $1,059 | Long Island, NY, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen | $4,200 | Washington, DC, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Zahara Kathawalla Foundation | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Act Blue | $3,000 | Somerville, MA, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Amah Mutsun Land Trust | $1,039 | Santa Cruz, CA, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Anti-recidivism Coalition | $1,100 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Black Girl Hockey Club | $1,000 | West Covina, CA, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Fair Food Program | $2,059 | Immokalee, FL, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of Hudson Valley | $3,090 | Cornwallonhudson, NY, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $3,000 | Newburgh, NY, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Hias | $4,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| International Rescue Committee | $1,545 | New York, NY, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Mental Health America | $3,156 | Alexandria, VA, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center | $1,030 | Minneapolis, MN, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| National Center For Transgender Equality | $3,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| National Network Of Abortion Funds | $4,680 | Beaverton, OR, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems | $1,010 | Minneapolis, MN, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Paterson Education Foundation - Mel Merians Memorial Fund | $772 | Paterson, NJ, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Raices | $2,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| The Fortune Society | $1,059 | Long Island, NY, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen | $4,200 | Washington, DC, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Zahara Kathawalla Foundation | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Act Blue | $3,000 | Somerville, MA, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Amah Mutsun Land Trust | $1,039 | Santa Cruz, CA, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Anti-recidivism Coalition | $1,100 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Black Girl Hockey Club | $1,000 | West Covina, CA, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Fair Food Program | $2,059 | Immokalee, FL, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of Hudson Valley | $3,090 | Cornwallonhudson, NY, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $3,000 | Newburgh, NY, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Hias | $4,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| International Rescue Committee | $1,545 | New York, NY, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Mental Health America | $3,156 | Alexandria, VA, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center | $1,030 | Minneapolis, MN, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| National Center For Transgender Equality | $3,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| National Network Of Abortion Funds | $4,680 | Beaverton, OR, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems | $1,010 | Minneapolis, MN, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Paterson Education Foundation - Mel Merians Memorial Fund | $772 | Paterson, NJ, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Raices | $2,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| The Fortune Society | $1,059 | Long Island, NY, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen | $4,200 | Washington, DC, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Zahara Kathawalla Foundation | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Black Voters Matter | $2,000 | East Point, GA, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Coalition Of Immokalee | $1,029 | Immokalee, FL, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $4,000 | New York, NY, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Food Bank Of Hudson Valley | $2,060 | Cornwallonhudson, NY, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $2,000 | Newburgh, NY, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Hias | $1,030 | Washington, DC, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| International Rescue Committee | $3,090 | New York, NY, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Mental Health America | $1,052 | Alexandria, VA, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center | $2,060 | Minneapolis, MN, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| National Center For Transgender Equality | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems | $1,010 | Minneapolis, MN, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Paterson Education Foundation - Mel Merians Memorial Fund | $25,000 | Paterson, NJ, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Raices | $2,111 | San Antonio, TX, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Union Of Concerned Scientists | $1,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| World Central Kitchen | $2,100 | Washington, DC, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Zahara Kathawalla Foundation | $500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Black Voters Matter | $2,000 | East Point, GA, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Coalition Of Immokalee | $1,030 | Immokalee, FL, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Day One Project | $1,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $4,000 | New York, NY, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Guttman Community College Foundation | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $2,000 | Newburgh, NY, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Hias | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| International Rescue Committee | $2,060 | New York, NY, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Mental Health America | $1,052 | Alexandria, VA, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| National Center For Transgender Equality | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Nfg Food Bank | $2,060 | Washington, DC, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Paterson Education Foundation - Mel Merians Memorial Fund | $25,000 | Paterson, NJ, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Raices | $3,098 | San Antonio, TX, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Union Of Concerned Scientists | $1,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Union Of Concerned Scientists | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Zahara Kathawalla Foundation | $500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $1,000 | Newburgh, NY, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
| Jewish Collaborative Of San Diego | $3,500 | Carlsbad, CA, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
| Paterson Education Foundation - Mel Merians Memorial Fund | $25,000 | Paterson, NJ, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
| The Trevor Project | $1,000 | West Hollywood, CA, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
| Islamic Relief Usa | $1,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
| Native Youth Leadership | $2,500 | Pine Ridge, SD, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America - South Texas | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America - Heartland | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
| Mexican American Legal Defense Ef | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Help Fund Their Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 13-3689669 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 10 BONNIE BRIAR LN Larchmont, NY 10538-1347 |
Key People (9)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Blum Merians Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Elaine Merians |
|---|---|
| Treasurer | Linda Merians |
| Secretary | Diane Burrows |
| Trustee | Amy Merians |
| Trustee | Joshua Burows |
Forms 990-PF
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