The Blessing Foundation
EIN 046990197Total Given 2016–2023
$255K
51 grants · $32K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$4K
typical micro grants · $4K–$7K
grant size
85%
deep partner · 11/13 multi-year
repeat
$990K
Assets (2023)
13
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
W ANDREW MIMS
Phone
(617) 523-6531
Deadlines
CONSULT ABOVE
How to Apply
CONSULT ABOVE
Restrictions
THE SOLE PURPOSE OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO HOLD AND DISTRIBUTE THE TRUST PRINCIPAL AND INCOME EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES, OR CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS, WITH PARTICULAR FOCUS ON MUSIC, THE ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND THE HUMAN SPIRIT, ARTS AND COMMUNITY.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $26K | $562K | $57K | 6 |
| 2017 | $26K | $661K | $35K | 6 |
| 2018 | $29K | $638K | $71K | 6 |
| 2020 | $36K | $997K | $48K | 8 |
| 2021 | $42K | $1.2M | $54K | 8 |
| 2022 | $50K | $800K | $62K | 9 |
| 2023 | $46K | $990K | $4K | 8 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 51 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$4K
Median
$4K
Average
$5K
75th Pctl
$7K
Maximum
$11K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
DB
David Boit
7+ yrs
Trustee
WM
W Andrew Mims
7+ yrs
Trustee
NK
Nushin Kormi
Trustee
SB
Sue a Blessing
7+ yrs
Trustee
DB
David Boit
7+ yrs
Trustee
WM
W Andrew Mims
7+ yrs
Trustee
SB
Sue a Blessing
7+ yrs
Trustee
DB
David Boit
7+ yrs
Trustee
WM
W Andrew Mims
7+ yrs
Trustee
SB
Sue a Blessing
7+ yrs
Trustee
SB
Sue a Blessing
7+ yrs
Trustee
DB
David Boit
7+ yrs
Trustee
WM
W Andrew Mims
7+ yrs
Trustee
SB
Sue a Blessing
7+ yrs
Trustee
WM
W Andrew Mims
7+ yrs
Trustee
DB
David Boit
7+ yrs
Trustee
SB
Sue a Blessing
7+ yrs
Trustee
DB
David Boit
7+ yrs
Trustee
WM
W Andrew Mims
7+ yrs
Trustee
SB
Sue a Blessing
7+ yrs
Trustee
DB
David Boit
7+ yrs
Trustee
WM
W Andrew Mims
7+ yrs
Trustee
Grants Awarded (51 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorne Nature Experience | Boulder, CO | $11,000 | GENERAL | 2023 |
| Thorne Nature Experience | Boulder, CO | $9,900 | GENERAL | 2022 |
| The Traprock Center for Peace and Justice | Greenfield, MA | $8,700 | DISCOVERY CENTER FOR PEACEBUILDING | 2021 |
| The Traprock Center for Peace and Justice | Greenfield, MA | $8,700 | DISCOVERY CENTER FOR PEACEBUILDING | 2022 |
| Mahalo Art Center | Brattleboro, VT | $8,400 | GENERAL | 2020 |
| The Traprock Center for Peace and Justice | Montague, MA | $8,000 | DISCOVERY CENTER FOR PEACEBUILDING | 2023 |
| Mahalo Art Center | Brattleboro, VT | $8,000 | GENERAL | 2018 |
| Childrens Health Advocacy International Inc | Baraboo, WI | $7,800 | GENERAL | 2021 |
| Mahalo Art Center | Brattleboro, VT | $7,500 | GENERAL | 2017 |
| Mahalo Art Center | Brattleboro, VT | $7,000 | GENERAL | 2016 |
| Boulder County Arts Alliance | Boulder, CO | $6,600 | GENERAL | 2020 |
| The Traprock Center for Peace and Justice | Greenfield, MA | $6,600 | DISCOVERY CENTER FOR PEACEBUILDING | 2020 |
| Boulder County Arts Alliance | Boulder, CO | $6,600 | GENERAL | 2021 |
| Childrens Health Advocacy International Inc | Baraboo, WI | $6,600 | GENERAL | 2023 |
| Boulder County Arts Alliance | Boulder, CO | $6,600 | ARTS FOR ALL CHILDREN | 2022 |
| Childrens Health Advocacy International Inc | Baraboo, WI | $6,600 | GENERAL | 2022 |
| The Traprock Center for Peace and Justice | Greenfield, MA | $6,600 | DISCOVERY CENTER FOR PEACEBUILDING | 2018 |
| Boulder County Arts Alliance | Boulder, CO | $6,200 | ARTS FOR ALL CHILDREN | 2023 |
| The Traprock Center for Peace and Justice | Greenfield, MA | $6,000 | DISCOVERY CENTER FOR PEACEBUILDING | 2017 |
| Boulder County Arts Alliance | Boulder, CO | $6,000 | GENERAL | 2018 |
| Colorado Music Festival and Center for Musical Arts | Lafayette, CO | $5,000 | THE ARTIST FUND | 2023 |
| Colorado Flute Association | Boulder, CO | $5,000 | GENERAL | 2016 |
| Boulder County Arts Alliance | Boulder, CO | $5,000 | GENERAL | 2017 |
| Project Step | Boston, MA | $4,200 | GENERAL | 2021 |
| Project Step | Boston, MA | $4,200 | GENERAL | 2022 |