The Lois & Irving Blum Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBaltimore, Maryland · EIN 52-6057035 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$3.9M
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$18.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $100,000.
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
85% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets Under Movement | Washington, DC | Anonymous 1001 fund | $3,800,000 |
| Guernica Centre for International Justice | San Francisco, CA | General operating support | $100,000 |
| American Friends of Jamaica | New York, NY | Hurricane relief fund | $25,000 |
| University of Maryland College Park | College Park, MD | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Georgetown University | Washington, DC | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| American University | Washington, DC | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Pitzer College | Claremont, CA | Scholarship | $2,025 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,941,025 | 7 |
| 2024 | $5,185,000 | 5 |
| 2023 | $5,016,428 | 92 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641359349103604
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-6057035
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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