The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 20-5602483 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1B
Organizations funded203
Typical grant$1,519,000
Total assets$12.1B
Half of its grants to organizations were between $700,000 and $4,365,000.
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
71% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | To support research, scholarship and facilities | $186,794,463 |
| Museum of Science | Boston, MA | To support capital projects | $78,780,000 |
| Charter Fund Inc (Dba Charter School Growth Fund) | Denver, CO | To improve outcomes for K-12 students in the u.s. | $55,520,000 |
| Resources Legacy Fund | Sacramento, CA | To support clean energy | $26,500,000 |
| Vital Strategies Inc | New York, NY | To combat the opioid crisis in the u.s. | $25,254,000 |
| Resolve to Save Lives Inc | New York, NY | To support cardiovascular health | $23,250,000 |
| C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group Inc | New York, NY | To support clean energy | $20,000,000 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | Cambridge, MA | To support the bloomberg center for cities | $20,000,000 |
| Success Academy Charter Schools Inc | New York, NY | To improve outcomes for K-12 students in the u.s. | $19,900,000 |
| Memorial Hermann Foundation | Houston, TX | To support career and technical education | $19,161,000 |
| Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids | Washington, DC | To reduce tobacco use | $16,666,000 |
| The Clean Air Fund | London, UK | To support clean energy | $14,300,000 |
| Vital Strategies Inc | New York, NY | To support healthy eating | $13,058,000 |
| Museum of London | London, UK | To support capital projects | $12,614,000 |
| Harlem Childrens Zone Inc | New York, NY | To improve outcomes for K-12 students in the u.s. | $12,275,000 |
| Fund for Public Schools Inc | New York, NY | To support career and technical education | $12,202,000 |
| Panorama Global | Seattle, WA | To support economic development | $11,388,000 |
| Stony Brook Foundation Inc | Stony Brook, NY | To support the new york climate exchange on governors island | $11,000,000 |
| National Foundation for the Ctrs for Disease Contr & Prevention Inc (Dba Cd | Atlanta, GA | To support data for health | $10,485,000 |
| Gates Philanthropy Partners | City of Industry, CA | To support eradication of polio worldwide | $10,000,000 |
| Kipp Foundation | New York, NY | To improve outcomes for K-12 students in the u.s. | $10,000,000 |
| Lupus Research Alliance Inc | New York, NY | To support advancement of lupus research | $9,950,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | New York, NY | To provide general support | $9,900,000 |
| Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund Inc | New York, NY | To support financial empowerment work in cities | $9,764,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | To support city data alliance | $9,695,000 |
| The Aspen Institute Inc | Washington, DC | To promote college advising and success | $8,880,000 |
| Earthjustice | San Francisco, CA | To support clean energy | $8,500,000 |
| Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids | Washington, DC | To support healthy eating | $8,452,000 |
| Prosperity Now | Washington, DC | To support economic development | $8,060,000 |
| United States Energy Foundation | San Francisco, CA | To support clean energy | $8,000,000 |
| Stichting European Climate Foundation | The Hague, NL | To support clean energy | $7,500,000 |
| Atrium Health Foundation | Charlotte, NC | To support career and technical education | $7,293,000 |
| International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies | Geneva, SZ | To promote road safety | $7,090,000 |
| National Foundation for the Ctrs for Disease Contr & Prevention Inc (Dba Cd | Atlanta, GA | To reduce tobacco use | $6,976,000 |
| Oceana Inc | Washington, DC | To protect the ocean | $6,500,000 |
| World Health Organization | Geneva, SZ | To reduce tobacco use | $6,445,000 |
| Center for Science in the Public Interest | Washington, DC | To support healthy eating | $6,315,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | To reduce tobacco use | $5,990,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated | New York, NY | To support clean energy | $5,980,000 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill, NC | To support healthy eating | $5,805,000 |
| United Nations Headquarters | New York, NY | To support envoy programmatic priorities | $5,750,000 |
| Nurses Mc | Providence, RI | To support career and technical education | $5,675,000 |
| Baton Rouge Area Foundation | Baton Rouge, LA | To improve outcomes for K-12 students in the u.s. | $5,400,000 |
| United Nations Environment Programme | Nairobi, KE | To support clean energy | $5,400,000 |
| World Health Organization | Geneva, SZ | To support data for health | $5,290,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | New York, NY | To protect the ocean | $5,000,000 |
| Baylor Scott & White Health | Dallas, TX | To support career and technical education | $4,902,000 |
| College Possible | St Paul, MN | To promote college advising and success | $4,800,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Institute | Boulder, CO | To support clean energy | $4,705,000 |
| United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change | Bonn, GM | To support envoy programmatic priorities | $4,500,000 |
| Council on Energy Environment and Water | New Delhi, IN | To support clean energy | $4,365,000 |
| Center for Study of Science Technology and Policy | Nagashettyhalli Rmv II St, IN | To support clean energy | $4,300,000 |
| Matriculate Inc | New York, NY | To promote college advising and success | $4,230,000 |
| Results for America | Washington, DC | To support city data alliance | $3,885,000 |
| The Serpentine Trust | London, UK | To provide general support | $3,786,940 |
| National League of Cities Institute Inc | Washington, DC | To support public infrastructure development | $3,773,000 |
| World Health Organization | Geneva, SZ | To support the prevention of noncommunicable diseases and injuries | $3,627,000 |
| World Resources Institute | Washington, DC | To promote road safety | $3,500,000 |
| Partnership to End Addiction | New York, NY | To combat the opioid crisis in the u.s. | $3,485,000 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | Cambridge, MA | To support city data alliance | $3,420,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 203 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resolve to Save Lives Inc | New York, NY | To support cardiovascular health | $23,000,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated | New York, NY | To support clean energy | $20,460,000 |
| Vital Strategies Inc | New York, NY | To combat the opioid crisis in the u.s. | $16,875,000 |
| International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies | Geneva, | To promote road safety | $7,860,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Institute | Boulder, CO | To support clean energy | $7,790,000 |
| John Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | To promote road safety | $5,130,000 |
| John Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | To support research, scholarship and facilities | $5,100,000 |
| The University of Bath | Bath, | To reduce tobacco use | $4,130,000 |
| Vital Strategies Inc | New York, NY | To support data for health | $3,170,000 |
| Studio in a School Association | New York, NY | To support arts internship program | $3,130,000 |
| Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids | Washington, DC | To promote road safety | $3,065,000 |
| International Bank for Reconstruction and Development | Washington, DC | To reduce tobacco use | $3,000,000 |
| Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development | Paris Cedex, | To reduce tobacco use | $3,000,000 |
| Council on Energy Environment and Water | New Delhi, | To support clean energy | $2,125,000 |
| Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance | Philadelphia, PA | To support arts internship program | $2,080,000 |
| Panorama Global | Seattle, WA | To support economic development | $1,912,000 |
| International Bank for Reconstruction and Development | Washington, DC | To promote road safety | $1,800,000 |
| Arts for Learning Maryland Inc | Baltimore, MD | To support arts internship program | $1,762,000 |
| Global New Car Assessment Programme | London, | To promote road safety | $1,690,000 |
| Sitar Arts Center | Washington, DC | To support arts internship program | $1,555,000 |
| The Pacific Community | Noumea, | To support data for health | $1,472,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | New York, NY | To support maternal and reproductive health | $1,000,000 |
| Edvestors Inc | Boston, MA | To support arts internship program | $999,000 |
| Kid Smart | New Orleans, LA | To support arts internship program | $825,000 |
| Culturesource | Detroit, MI | To support arts internship program | $805,000 |
| Initiatives in Health Energy Learning and Parenthood (Prayas) | Pune, | To support clean energy | $800,000 |
| Vasudha Foundation | Bangalore, | To support clean energy | $770,000 |
| Museum Associates | Los Angeles, CA | To support digital programs | $655,000 |
| Solomon R Guggenheim Foundation | New York, NY | To support digital programs | $360,000 |
| Confederation of Indian Industry | New Delhi, | To support clean energy | $250,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,016,737,000 | 233 |
| 2023 | $1,005,927,588 | 226 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503189349103700
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5602483
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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