The Blessing Foundation
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6990197 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$51K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $7,100.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
70% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Traprock Center for Peace and Justice | Montague, MA | Discovery center for peacebuilding | $8,400 |
| Boulder County Arts Alliance | Boulder, CO | General | $8,000 |
| Cultural Caravan | Louisville, CO | General | $7,100 |
| Permatours | Stratham, NH | General | $6,600 |
| Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra | Boulder, CO | General | $6,000 |
| Colorado Music Festival and Center for Musical Arts | Lafayette, CO | The artist fund | $5,000 |
| Special Needs Art Fund Inc | Lexington, MA | General | $3,900 |
| World Singing Day | Boulder, CO | General | $3,000 |
| Cellists for Change | Ward, CO | General | $1,500 |
| Project Step | Boston, MA | General | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $51,000 | 10 |
| 2024 | $42,900 | 9 |
| 2023 | $45,800 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611329349100231
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6990197
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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