The Blum Merians Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyLarchmont, New York · EIN 13-3689669 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$72K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$708K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,035 and $3,078.
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
64% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paterson Education Foundation - Mel Merians Memorial Fund | Paterson, NJ | To help fund their charitable purposes | $25,750 |
| International Rescue Committee | New York, NY | To help fund their charitable purposes | $5,150 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | To help fund their charitable purposes | $3,134 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Newburgh, NY | To help fund their charitable purposes | $3,129 |
| Food Bank for New York City | New York, NY | To help fund their charitable purposes | $3,125 |
| Regional Food Bank | Latham, NY | To help fund their charitable purposes | $3,090 |
| Advocates for Trans Equality | New York, NY | To help fund their charitable purposes | $3,078 |
| Black Voters Matterbvm Capacity Bldg Inst | Carol Stream, IL | To help fund their charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Everyorg | San Francisco, CA | To help fund their charitable purposes | $2,300 |
| Raices | San Antonio, TX | To help fund their charitable purposes | $2,097 |
| Palestine Children's Relief Fund | Los Angeles, CA | To help fund their charitable purposes | $2,089 |
| Fair Food Program | Immokalee, FL | To help fund their charitable purposes | $2,058 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | To help fund their charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| New Jersey Consort Givebutter | Wilmington, DE | To help fund their charitable purposes | $1,180 |
| North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems | Minneapolis, MN | To help fund their charitable purposes | $1,069 |
| Mount Washington Observatory | Jackson, NH | To help fund their charitable purposes | $1,050 |
| Amah Mutsun Land Trust | Santa Cruz, CA | To help fund their charitable purposes | $1,044 |
| National Network of Abortion Funds | Beaverton, OR | To help fund their charitable purposes | $1,040 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank | Boston, MA | To help fund their charitable purposes | $1,035 |
| Give Directly | New York, NY | To help fund their charitable purposes | $1,023 |
| Central America | New York, NY | To help fund their charitable purposes | $1,021 |
| Latino Justice Prldef | New York, NY | To help fund their charitable purposes | $1,010 |
| Black Girl Hockey Club | West Covina, CA | To help fund their charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center | Minneapolis, MN | To help fund their charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Zahara Kathawalla Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | To help fund their charitable purposes | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $72,472 | 25 |
| 2024 | $74,456 | 20 |
| 2023 | $34,541 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631529349100408
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3689669
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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