Charles Bloom Foundation Inc
Historical FunderSanta Barbara, California · EIN 13-6083599 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $11,650.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2023):
| Contact | CLAY TEDESCHI |
|---|---|
| Address | 240 EUCALYPTUS HILL ROAD, SANTA BARBARA CA 93108 |
| Phone | 8056893454 |
| Form and materials | GRANTS TO 501(C)3 ORGANIZATIONS ONLY. SUBMIT 1 PAGE LETTER OF REQUEST AND DETAILED BUDGET. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
18% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Pride Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Santa Barbara Museum of Art | Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $46,761 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Music Academy of the West | Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| All Saints Church | Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $11,650 |
| Sbcc Foundation - Quire of Voyces | Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Hospice of Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Community Partners | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Henry Sheldon Museum | Middlebury, VT | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History | Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| All Classical Portland | Portland, OR | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Friendship Center of Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Kusc | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Community Partners Sheer Post | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Toys for Tots | Lompoc, CA | Unrestricted | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $176,411 | 16 |
| 2022 | $252,000 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Jun 2, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202511539349101011
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6083599
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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