AI Summary
The Blume Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in securing support can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $1.1 million across 13 grantees.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY
REDWOOD CITY, CA
$2.9M
23%
Destiny Arts Center
Oakland, CA
$800K
6%
WOMAN Inc
San Francisco, CA
$800K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
16
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$40K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BLUME FOUNDATION?
No. BLUME FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BLUME FOUNDATION give?
BLUME FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California and Texas. 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 BLUME FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BLUME FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BLUME FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, BLUME FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BLUME FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, BLUME FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY, Destiny Arts Center, and WOMAN Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BLUME FOUNDATION?
BLUME FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.