Private foundation · EIN 20-5602483
The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc
New York, NY
The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $1.02B in grants and contributions paid across 203 grants, with $12.1B in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Johns Hopkins University, Museum of Science and Charter Fund Inc (dba Charter School Growth Fund).
How to request funding
Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.
As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | To Support Research, Scholarship and Facilities | $186,794,463 |
| Museum of Science | Boston, MA | To Support Capital Projects | $78,780,000 |
| Charter Fund Inc (dba Charter School Growth Fund) | Denver, CO | To Improve Outcomes for K-12 Students in the U.s. | $55,520,000 |
| Resources Legacy Fund | Sacramento, CA | To Support Clean Energy | $26,500,000 |
| Vital Strategies Inc | New York, NY | To Combat the Opioid Crisis in the U.s. | $25,254,000 |
| Resolve to Save Lives Inc | New York, NY | To Support Cardiovascular Health | $23,250,000 |
| C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group Inc | New York, NY | To Support Clean Energy | $20,000,000 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | Cambridge, MA | To Support the Bloomberg Center for Cities | $20,000,000 |
| Success Academy Charter Schools Inc | New York, NY | To Improve Outcomes for K-12 Students in the U.s. | $19,900,000 |
| Memorial Hermann Foundation | Houston, TX | To Support Career and Technical Education | $19,161,000 |
| Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids | Washington, DC | To Reduce Tobacco Use | $16,666,000 |
| The Clean Air Fund | London | To Support Clean Energy | $14,300,000 |
| Vital Strategies Inc | New York, NY | To Support Healthy Eating | $13,058,000 |
| Museum of London | London | To Support Capital Projects | $12,614,000 |
| Harlem Childrens Zone Inc | New York, NY | To Improve Outcomes for K-12 Students in the U.s. | $12,275,000 |
| Fund for Public Schools Inc | New York, NY | To Support Career and Technical Education | $12,202,000 |
| Panorama Global | Seattle, WA | To Support Economic Development | $11,388,000 |
| Stony Brook Foundation Inc | Stony Brook, NY | To Support the New York Climate Exchange on Governors Island | $11,000,000 |
| National Foundation for the Ctrs for Disease Contr & Prevention Inc (dba Cd | Atlanta, GA | To Support Data for Health | $10,485,000 |
| Gates Philanthropy Partners | City of Industry, CA | To Support Eradication of Polio Worldwide | $10,000,000 |
| Kipp Foundation | New York, NY | To Improve Outcomes for K-12 Students in the U.s. | $10,000,000 |
| Lupus Research Alliance Inc | New York, NY | To Support Advancement of Lupus Research | $9,950,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | New York, NY | To Provide General Support | $9,900,000 |
| Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund Inc | New York, NY | To Support Financial Empowerment Work in Cities | $9,764,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | To Support City Data Alliance | $9,695,000 |
The 25 largest of 203 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- New York$232M · 43 grants
- Maryland$215M · 11 grants
- District of Columbia$106M · 34 grants
- Massachusetts$106M · 6 grants
- Colorado$60.2M · 2 grants
- California$56.7M · 9 grants
- Texas$25.1M · 4 grants
- Georgia$23.6M · 7 grants
- North Carolina$15M · 3 grants
- Washington$12.9M · 3 grants
- Louisiana$9.97M · 4 grants
- Pennsylvania$5.7M · 4 grants
Quick answers
Does The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
How much does The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $1,016,737,000 in grants and contributions paid (203 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Johns Hopkins University (MD), $187M, Museum of Science (MA), $78.8M, Charter Fund Inc (dba Charter School Growth Fund) (CO), $55.5M, Resources Legacy Fund (CA), $26.5M and Vital Strategies Inc (NY), $25.3M.