Joan N And Norman Bluestone | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 55-0807934

Foundation Overview

Based in Jamaica, NY, Joan N And Norman Bluestone has awarded 141 grants totaling $8,276,058 to organizations in New York, Texas and 1 other state across the US. Individual grants range from $750 to $1,625,000, with a median award of $10,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$8,276,058
Total Assets
$42,015,140
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
23
Median Grant
$10,000
% Median Grant Decline
-38% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: N/A

0 of 23 recipients (0%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
New York

98% of all grants are concentrated in New York, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within New York, funding concentrates in New York (35%), Brooklyn (12%), Queens (9%).

Funding Trajectory
+1940%

Strong 1940% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (44%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Joan N And Norman Bluestone'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
St Johns University $10,000 Queens, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2024
Queens College Foundation $10,000 Flushing, NY, US A Holistic Approach That Deals With Immediate Needs As Well As The Barriers That May Impede Personal, Family, And Community Stability. 2024
Yeshiva College $10,000 New York, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2024
City College 21st Century Foundatio $10,000 New York, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2024
Brooklyn Botanical Garden $10,000 Brooklyn, NY, US To Provide Funding For The Maintanance And Beautification Of The Brooklyn Botanical Garden 2024
Alley Pond Environmental Center $2,500 Douglaston, NY, US To Provide Funding For Maintaining The Alley Pond Environmental Center. 2024
Columbia University School Of Nursi $5,000 New York, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2024
Queens County Farm Museum $1,000 Floral Park, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2024
Community Youth Services Inc $20,000 Cambria Heights, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2024
Icahn School Of Medicine At Mt Sina $50,000 New York, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2024
Benjamin Cardoza School Of Law $20,000 New York, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2024
Fifth Avenue Committee $15,000 Brooklyn, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2024
Frost Valley Ymca $10,000 Claryville, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2024
Rise $7,500 Far Rockaway, NY, US Inspire Rockawy Residents To Care For Their Environment 2024
Swim Strong Foundation $10,000 East Elmhurst, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2024
The Child Center Of Ny $10,000 Forest Hills, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2024
The Ny Botanical Gardens $160,000 Bronx, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2024
Trustees Of Columbia University $15,000 New Yok, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2024
Queens Botanical Gardens $1,625,000 Queens, NY, US Donation For Construction Of Additional Building For The Benefits Of The General Public 2024
The International Preschool $10,000 New York, NY, US Supporting Youths In The Community 2024
Gowanus Canal Conservancy $10,000 Brooklyn, NY, US To Provide Funding For The Maintanance And Beautification Of The Canal 2024
Campaign Against Hunger $10,000 Brooklyn, NY, US For The Purpose Of Providing Food To Those In Need 2024
Piper Theater Productions $10,000 New York, NY, US The Purpose Is To Provide Funding For The Maintenance Of The Youth Theatre 2024
St Johns University $25,000 Queens, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2023
Queens College Foundation $20,000 Flushing, NY, US A Holistic Approach That Deals With Immediate Needs As Well As The Barriers That May Impede Personal, Family, And Community Stability. 2023
Yeshiva College $20,000 New York, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2023
City College 21st Century Foundatio $10,000 New York, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2023
Brooklyn Botanical Garden $17,500 Brooklyn, NY, US To Provide Funding For The Maintanance And Beautification Of The Brooklyn Botanical Garden 2023
Alley Pond Environmental Center $2,500 Douglaston, NY, US To Provide Funding For Maintaining The Alley Pond Environmental Center. 2023
Columbia University School Of Nursi $30,000 New York, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2023
Queens County Farm Museum $2,000 Floral Park, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2023
Ny Botanical Garden $25,000 Bronx, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2023
Community Youth Services Inc $20,000 Cambria Heights, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2023
Icahn School Of Medicine At Mt Sina $25,000 New York, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2023
Benjamin Cardoza School Of Law $20,000 New York, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2023
Fifth Avenue Committee $20,000 Brooklyn, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2023
Frost Valley Ymca $10,000 Claryville, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2023
Rise $20,000 Far Rockaway, NY, US Inspire Rockawy Residents To Care For Their Environment 2023
Sheltering Arms Childen Family Serv $10,000 Bronx, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2023
Swim Strong Foundation $10,000 East Elmhurst, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2023
The Child Center Of Ny $20,000 Forest Hills, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2023
Queens Botanical Gardens $1,625,000 Queens, NY, US Donation For Construction Of Additional Building For The Benefits Of The General Public 2023
Long Island University $10,000 Brooklyn, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2023
The International Preschool $20,000 New York, NY, US Supporting Youths In The Community 2023
Albert Einstein College Of Medicine $5,000 Bronx, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2023
Gowanus Canal Conservancy $10,000 Brooklyn, NY, US To Provide Funding For The Maintanance And Beautification Of The Canal 2023
Campaign Against Hunger $10,000 Brooklyn, NY, US For The Purpose Of Providing Food To Those In Need 2023
Columbia Center For Childrens Envir $15,000 New York, NY, US For The Purpose Of Providing Funding For Children In Need 2023
Pomonok Community Center $10,000 Flushing, NY, US For The Purpose Of Providing Funding For The Betterment Of The Community 2023
Piper Theater Productions $10,000 New York, NY, US The Purpose Is To Provide Funding For The Maintenance Of The Youth Theatre 2023
Basketball Usa Sport Association $10,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US For The Purpose Of Providing Funding For Youth Basketball 2023
Queens College Foundation $10,000 Flushing, NY, US A Holistic Approach That Deals With Immediate Needs As Well As The Barriers That May Impede Personal, Family, And Community Stability. 2022
Yeshiva College $10,000 New York, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2022
City College 21st Century Foundatio $20,000 New York, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2022
Brooklyn Botanical Garden $7,500 Brooklyn, NY, US To Provide Funding For The Maintanance And Beautification Of The Brooklyn Botanical Garden 2022
Alley Pond Environmental Center $2,000 Douglaston, NY, US To Provide Funding For Maintaining The Alley Pond Environmental Center. 2022
Columbia University School Of Nursi $5,000 New York, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2022
Queens County Farm Museum $1,000 Floral Park, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2022
Community Youth Services Inc $25,000 Cambria Heights, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2022
Icahn School Of Medicine At Mt Sina $25,000 New York, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2022
Benjamin Cardoza School Of Law $20,000 New York, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2022
Fifth Avenue Committee $10,000 Brooklyn, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2022
Frost Valley Ymca $10,000 Claryville, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2022
Rise $10,000 Far Rockaway, NY, US Inspire Rockawy Residents To Care For Their Environment 2022
Sheltering Arms Childen Family Serv $10,000 Bronx, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2022
Swim Strong Foundation $10,000 East Elmhurst, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2022
The Child Center Of Ny $10,000 Forest Hills, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2022
The Ny Botanical Gardens $10,000 Bronx, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2022
Trustees Of Columbia University $10,000 New Yok, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2022
Queens Botanical Gardens $1,620,000 Queens, NY, US Donation For Construction Of Additional Building For The Benefits Of The General Public 2022
Queens Community House $10,000 Queens, NY, US Supporting Youths In The Community 2022
Queens College Foundation $10,000 Flushing, NY, US A Holistic Approach That Deals With Immediate Needs As Well As The Barriers That May Impede Personal, Family, And Community Stability. 2022
Yeshiva College $10,000 New York, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2022
City College 21st Century Foundatio $20,000 New York, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2022
Brooklyn Botanical Garden $7,500 Brooklyn, NY, US To Provide Funding For The Maintanance And Beautification Of The Brooklyn Botanical Garden 2022
Alley Pond Environmental Center $2,000 Douglaston, NY, US To Provide Funding For Maintaining The Alley Pond Environmental Center. 2022
Columbia University School Of Nursi $5,000 New York, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2022
Queens County Farm Museum $1,000 Floral Park, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2022
Community Youth Services Inc $25,000 Cambria Heights, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2022
Icahn School Of Medicine At Mt Sina $25,000 New York, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2022
Benjamin Cardoza School Of Law $20,000 New York, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2022
Fifth Avenue Committee $10,000 Brooklyn, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2022
Frost Valley Ymca $10,000 Claryville, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2022
Rise $10,000 Far Rockaway, NY, US Inspire Rockawy Residents To Care For Their Environment 2022
Sheltering Arms Childen Family Serv $10,000 Bronx, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2022
Swim Strong Foundation $10,000 East Elmhurst, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2022
The Child Center Of Ny $10,000 Forest Hills, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2022
The Ny Botanical Gardens $10,000 Bronx, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2022
Trustees Of Columbia University $10,000 New Yok, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2022
Queens Botanical Gardens $1,620,000 Queens, NY, US Donation For Construction Of Additional Building For The Benefits Of The General Public 2022
Queens Community House $10,000 Queens, NY, US Supporting Youths In The Community 2022
Yeshiva College $20,000 New York, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2021
Community Youth Services Inc $20,000 Cambria Heights, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2021
Icahn School Of Medicine At Mt Sina $25,000 New York, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2021
Staying Strong Foundation Icn $10,000 San Antonio, TX, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2021
Faculty Advisory Council $10,000 New York, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2021
Prior Year Contributions $23,500 Jamaica, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2021
Yeshiva College $20,000 New York, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2021
Community Youth Services Inc $20,000 Cambria Heights, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2021
Icahn School Of Medicine At Mt Sina $25,000 New York, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2021
Staying Strong Foundation Icn $10,000 San Antonio, TX, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2021
Faculty Advisory Council $10,000 New York, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2021
Prior Year Contributions $23,500 Jamaica, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2021
St Johns University $5,000 Queens, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2020
St Agnes High School $19,500 New York, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2020
Queens College Foundation $10,000 Flushing, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2020
Yeshiva College $10,000 New York, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2020
City College 21st Century Foundatio $10,000 New York, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2020
Brooklyn Botanical Garden $6,500 Brooklyn, NY, US To Provide Funding For The Maintanance And Beautification Of The Brooklyn Botanical Garden 2020
Alley Pond Environmental Center $750 Douglaston, NY, US To Provide Funding For Maintaining The Alley Pond Environmental Center. 2020
Columbia University School Of Nursi $2,500 New York, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2020
Queens County Farm Museum $750 Floral Park, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2020
Columbia Center For Children's Envi $10,000 New York, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2020
Ny Botanical Garden $10,000 Bronx, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2020
St Johns University $5,000 Queens, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2018
St Agnes High School $19,500 New York, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2018
Queens College Foundation $10,000 Flushing, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2018
Yeshiva College $10,000 New York, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2018
City College 21st Century Foundatio $10,000 New York, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2018
Brooklyn Botanical Garden $6,500 Brooklyn, NY, US To Provide Funding For The Maintanance And Beautification Of The Brooklyn Botanical Garden 2018
Alley Pond Environmental Center $750 Douglaston, NY, US To Provide Funding For Maintaining The Alley Pond Environmental Center. 2018
Columbia University School Of Nursi $2,500 New York, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2018
Queens County Farm Museum $750 Floral Park, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2018
St Johns University $5,000 Queens, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2017
St Agnes High School $19,500 New York, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2017
Queens College Foundation $10,000 Flushing, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2017
Yeshiva College $10,000 New York, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2017
City College 21st Century Foundatio $10,000 New York, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2017
Brooklyn Botanical Garden $6,500 Brooklyn, NY, US To Provide Funding For The Maintanance And Beautification Of The Brooklyn Botanical Garden 2017
Alley Pond Environmental Center $750 Douglaston, NY, US To Provide Funding For Maintaining The Alley Pond Environmental Center. 2017
Columbia University School Of Nursi $2,500 New York, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2017
Queens County Farm Museum $750 Floral Park, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2017
St Johns University $13,000 Queens, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2016
St Agnes High School $19,500 New York, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2016
Queens College Foundation $10,750 Flushing, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2016
Yeshiva College $10,000 New York, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2016
City College 21st Century Foundatio $10,000 New York, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2016
Brooklyn Botanical Garden $6,500 Brooklyn, NY, US To Provide Funding For The Maintanance And Beautification Of The Brooklyn Botanical Garden 2016
Alley Pond Environmental Center $750 Douglaston, NY, US To Provide Funding For Maintaining The Alley Pond Environmental Center. 2016
Fordham University $27,058 Bronx, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2016
Columbia University School Of Nursi $2,500 New York, NY, US To Provide Needy Children With Financial Aid Through Scholarships. 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Joan N And Norman Bluestone as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 55-0807934
Website N/A
Address 90-11 160TH ST 100 Jamaica, NY 11432-0000

Key People (5)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Joan N And Norman Bluestone's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President Sara Herbstman
Secretary Ira Lichtiger
Trustee Charles Herbstman
Trustee Michelle Potvin
Trustee Joyce Lichtiger

Forms 990-PF

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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.