The Bornblum Foundation
Historical FunderMemphis, Tennessee · EIN 62-1448070 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Bruce Feldbaum |
|---|---|
| Address | 40 S Main St 2190, Memphis TN 38103 |
| Phone | 9015255744 |
| Form and materials | Available upon request |
| 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
45% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bornblum Jewish Community School | Memphis, TN | Program Services | $1,225,000 |
| Chabad Lubavitch of Tn | Memphis, TN | Program Services | $110,500 |
| Israel Empowered | Woodmere, NY | Program Services | $40,200 |
| Central Fund of Israel | Cedarhurst, NY | Program Services | $21,800 |
| Memphis Jewish Community Center | Memphis, TN | Program Services | $17,000 |
| Soulsville Foundation | Memphis, TN | Program Services | $15,000 |
| Midtown Development Corp | Memphis, TN | Program Services | $15,000 |
| Destiny Foundation | Lakewood, NJ | Program Services | $14,700 |
| Carpenter Art Garden | Memphis, TN | Program Services | $9,500 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Fund | New York, NY | Program Services | $8,000 |
| Breslov Research Institute | Monsey, NY | Program Services | $5,000 |
| Magic Dads Youth Mentor Group | Memphis, TN | Program Services | $5,000 |
| Memphis Jewish Federation | Memphis, TN | Program Services | $3,600 |
| Memphis Kollel | Memphis, TN | Program Services | $3,000 |
| Creative Aging | Memphis, TN | Program Services | $2,500 |
| Charity Water | Hagerton, MD | Program Services | $2,500 |
| CCU Parent Support Network | Glenview, IL | Program Services | $1,500 |
| Connect to Community | Glenview, IL | Program Services | $1,500 |
| Elevated Access Inc | Glenview, IL | Program Services | $1,500 |
| Our House of Hope | Glenview, IL | Program Services | $1,500 |
| Dorothy Day House Hospitality | Memphis, TN | Program Services | $1,000 |
| Protect Our Aquifer | Memphis, TN | Program Services | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,506,300 | 22 |
| 2023 | $1,034,000 | 7 |
| 2022 | $1,181,030 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 29, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523029349100822
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 62-1448070
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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