AI Summary
Was this helpful?
The Bluhm Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in Illinois, Washington D.C., and New York. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages with nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
2
Foundations
Philanthropy
Explore this org's ecosystem
See top causes for this funder's grantees, who else funds them, and their grants.
Explore this org's ecosystem
See top causes for this funder's grantees, who else funds them, and their grants.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE
$14.6M
19%
Northwestern University
$7.1M
9%
WHITNEY MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART
$6.2M
8%
Evaluate your own portfolio
Understand the health of your own grantees and uncover signs of risk.
Evaluate your own portfolio
Understand the health of your own grantees and uncover signs of risk.
Total No. of Grants
59
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BLUHM FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
No. BLUHM FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BLUHM FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION give?
BLUHM FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, District Of Columbia, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are BLUHM FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BLUHM FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BLUHM FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, BLUHM FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $13 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BLUHM FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, BLUHM FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 160 grantees. Recent grantees include NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE, Northwestern University, and WHITNEY MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BLUHM FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
BLUHM FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.