Blumenthal Foundation for Charity Religion Education & Better Inter-
Invitation OnlyCharlotte, North Carolina · EIN 56-0793667 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$965K
Organizations funded46
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$19.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
15% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildacres Retreat | Little Switzerland, NC | Grant | $306,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | Grant | $250,000 |
| Wildacres Leadership Initiative | Raleigh, NC | Grant | $100,000 |
| Queens University | Charlotte, NC | Grant | $25,000 |
| Wildlands Network | Salt Lake City, UT | Grant | $25,000 |
| Jewish Family Services | Charlotte, NC | Grant | $25,000 |
| The Stan Greenspon Center | Charlotte, NC | Grant | $20,000 |
| Charlotte Ballet | Charlotte, NC | Grant | $15,000 |
| Foothills Conservancy | Morganton, NC | Grant | $15,000 |
| NC Conservation Network | Raleigh, NC | Grant | $15,000 |
| The Wilderness Society | Washington, DC | Grant | $12,500 |
| Sustain Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | Grant | $10,000 |
| Higher Education Works | Raleigh, NC | Grant | $10,000 |
| NC Sustainable Energy Association | Raleigh, NC | Operational support | $10,000 |
| The Charlotte Film Society | Charlotte, NC | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Journalism Funding Partners | Sacremento, CA | Grant to support WSOC-TV Climate beat | $10,000 |
| Classroom Central | Charlotte, NC | Grant | $5,000 |
| International House | Charlotte, NC | Grant | $5,000 |
| Arts | Charlotte, NC | Grant | $5,000 |
| Assistance League Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | Grant | $5,000 |
| Jewish Education Loan Fund | Atlanta, GA | Grant | $5,000 |
| North Carolina Wildlife Federation | Charlotte, NC | Grant | $5,000 |
| Spruce Pine Montessori School | Spruce Pine, NC | Grant | $5,000 |
| Fund to Mitchell County | Spruce Pine, NC | Grant | $5,000 |
| Asheville Art Museum | Asheville, NC | Grant | $5,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Raleigh, NC | Grant | $5,000 |
| Mountain True | Asheville, NC | Grant | $5,000 |
| South Wings | Asheville, NC | Grant | $5,000 |
| Catawba River Keeper Foundation | Charlotte, NC | Grant for the CREEK program education | $5,000 |
| Hospitality House | Charlotte, NC | Grant | $4,960 |
| Greater Assn of Rabbis | Annapolis, MD | Grant | $4,500 |
| Earth Share of North Carolina | Durham, NC | Grant | $3,000 |
| Safe Alliance | Charlotte, NC | Grant | $3,000 |
| Independent College Fund of NC | Raleigh, NC | Scholarships | $2,500 |
| NC Center for Non Profits | Raleigh, NC | Grant | $2,500 |
| The NC Holocaust Foundation | Charlotte, NC | Grant | $2,500 |
| J Street | Washington, DC | Grant | $2,500 |
| UNC Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | A grant to help the ChartO2 festival | $2,500 |
| NC Arts Foundation | Raleight, NC | NC Disaster Relief Fund | $2,500 |
| Institute for Philanthropic Leader | Charlotte, NC | Grant | $2,000 |
| Partners for Parks | Charlotte, NC | Support for 2024 campaign | $2,000 |
| Hands In Outreach | Sheffield, MD | Grant | $1,800 |
| Charlotte Country Day School | Charlotte, NC | Grant | $1,750 |
| NC Network of Grantmakers | Raleigh, NC | Grant | $1,500 |
| Mitchell Co Animal Rescut | Spruce Pine, NC | Grant to provide assistance after Hurricane Helene | $1,000 |
| Institute for Philanthropic Leaders | Charlotte, NC | Grant | $460 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $964,970 | 46 |
| 2023 | $1,086,970 | 60 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 16, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349100209
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-0793667
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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