The Blueflash Foundation
Historical FunderBrooklyn, New York · EIN 26-3086784 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Paul Grassfield |
|---|---|
| Address | 429 S 5th Street, Brooklyn NY 11211 |
| Phone | 9175676701 |
| Form and materials | NO FORM FOR APPLICATIONS |
| 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
50% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bard College | AnnandaleonHudson, NY | General fund | $10,000 |
| KMC The Hamptons | Water Mill, NY | General fund | $10,000 |
| Rangeley Public Library | Rangeley, ME | General fund | $6,000 |
| Bay Street Theater | Sag Harbor, NY | General fund | $5,000 |
| Rangeley Friends of the Arts | Rangeley, ME | General fund | $5,000 |
| Rangeley Health and Wellness | Rangeley, ME | General fund | $5,000 |
| Acord Food Pantry | South Hamilton, MA | General fund | $5,000 |
| USA for UNHCR | Washington, DC | General fund | $5,000 |
| Quebec Labrador Foundation | Ipswich, MA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Rangeley Museum | Rangeley, ME | General fund | $5,000 |
| Rangeley ME Family Health | Rangeley, ME | General fund | $5,000 |
| Agricultural Stewardship | Greenwich, NY | General fund | $3,000 |
| New York Public Radio | New York, NY | General fund | $2,500 |
| Theatre of the Oppressed NYC | New York, NY | General fund | $2,500 |
| Sag Harbor Church | Sag Harbor, NY | General fund | $2,050 |
| Fairvote | Silver Spring, MD | General fund | $2,046 |
| Cafeteria Culture | New York, NY | General fund | $2,041 |
| NBCC Foundation | Greensboro, NC | General fund | $2,041 |
| Phius | Chicago, IL | General fund | $2,000 |
| Police Athletic League | New York, NY | General fund | $2,000 |
| A Jewish Voice for Peace | Berkeley, CA | General fund | $1,033 |
| NPO Stonewall Community Foundation | New York, NY | General fund | $1,029 |
| Aclu | New York, NY | General fund | $1,000 |
| Actblue | Somerville, MA | General fund | $1,000 |
| Manhattan Theatre Club | New York, NY | General fund | $1,000 |
| Intercept Media | New York, NY | General fund | $1,000 |
| YouthNPower | New York, NY | General fund | $1,000 |
| Parrish Art Museum | Water Mill, NY | General fund | $1,000 |
| Elizabeth Street Garden | New York, NY | General fund | $1,000 |
| Black and Pink Inc | Boston, MA | General fund | $1,000 |
| Seed Savers Exchange | Decorah, IA | General fund | $1,000 |
| Wikimedia | San Francisco, CA | General fund | $1,000 |
| OpenSecrets | Washington, DC | General fund | $1,000 |
| Princess Grace Foundation | New York, NY | General fund | $375 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $99,615 | 34 |
| 2023 | $48,773 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202531349349102008
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3086784
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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