The Blum Merians Foundation

EIN 133689669

Parsippany, NJ 07054 |(914) 834-0235

Total Given 2016–2023
$226K
79 grants · $28K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$2K
typical micro grants · $1K–$3K
grant size
51%
supporter · 19/37 multi-year
repeat
$728K
Assets (2023)
37
Distinct Recipients

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals No — Preselected Only
Phone (914) 834-0235

Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2016 $45K $716K $25K 10
2019 N/A $769K $55K N/A
2020 $50K $808K $46K 16
2021 $52K $810K $64K 16
2022 $45K $692K $82K 20
2023 $35K $728K $32K 17

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 79 grants on record

Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$1K
Median
$2K
Average
$3K
75th Pctl
$3K
Maximum
$25K

Geographic Distribution

US Grant Distribution Map

Officers & Directors

EM
Elaine Merians
President Leadership
LM
Linda Merians
Treasurer Leadership
DB
Diane Burrows
Secretary Leadership
EM
Ethan Merians
Trustee
AM
Addie Merians
Trustee
SB
Sarah Burows
Trustee
RP
Rachel Paradis
Trustee
JB
Joshua Burows
Trustee
AM
Amy Merians
Trustee

Grants Awarded (79 total)

Purpose
Paterson Education Foundation - Mel Merians Memorial Fund Paterson, NJ $25,000 TO HELP FUND THEIR CHARITABLE PURPOSES 2020
Paterson Education Foundation - Mel Merians Memorial Fund Paterson, NJ $25,000 TO HELP FUND THEIR CHARITABLE PURPOSES 2021
Paterson Education Foundation - Mel Merians Memorial Fund Paterson, NJ $25,000 TO HELP FUND THEIR CHARITABLE PURPOSES 2016
Doctors Without Borders New York, NY $5,000 TO HELP FUND THEIR CHARITABLE PURPOSES 2016
National Network of Abortion Funds Beaverton, OR $4,680 TO HELP FUND THEIR CHARITABLE PURPOSES 2022
World Central Kitchen Washington, DC $4,200 TO HELP FUND THEIR CHARITABLE PURPOSES 2022
Doctors Without Borders New York, NY $4,000 TO HELP FUND THEIR CHARITABLE PURPOSES 2020
Doctors Without Borders New York, NY $4,000 TO HELP FUND THEIR CHARITABLE PURPOSES 2021
Hias Washington, DC $4,000 TO HELP FUND THEIR CHARITABLE PURPOSES 2022
International Rescue Committee New York, NY $4,000 TO HELP FUND THEIR CHARITABLE PURPOSES 2023
World Central Kitchen Washington, DC $4,000 TO HELP FUND THEIR CHARITABLE PURPOSES 2023
Jewish Collaborative of San Diego Carlsbad, CA $3,500 TO HELP FUND THEIR CHARITABLE PURPOSES 2016
Mental Health America Alexandria, VA $3,156 TO HELP FUND THEIR CHARITABLE PURPOSES 2022
Raices San Antonio, TX $3,098 TO HELP FUND THEIR CHARITABLE PURPOSES 2020
International Rescue Committee New York, NY $3,090 TO HELP FUND THEIR CHARITABLE PURPOSES 2021
Food Bank of Hudson Valley Cornwallonhudson, NY $3,090 TO HELP FUND THEIR CHARITABLE PURPOSES 2022
Act Blue Somerville, MA $3,000 TO HELP FUND THEIR CHARITABLE PURPOSES 2022
Doctors Without Borders New York, NY $3,000 TO HELP FUND THEIR CHARITABLE PURPOSES 2022
Habitat for Humanity Newburgh, NY $3,000 TO HELP FUND THEIR CHARITABLE PURPOSES 2022
National Center for Transgender Equality Washington, DC $3,000 TO HELP FUND THEIR CHARITABLE PURPOSES 2022
Black Voters Matterbvm Capacity Bldg Inst Carol Stream, IL $3,000 TO HELP FUND THEIR CHARITABLE PURPOSES 2023
Doctors Without Borders New York, NY $3,000 TO HELP FUND THEIR CHARITABLE PURPOSES 2023
Food Bank of Hudson Valley Cornwallonhudson, NY $3,000 TO HELP FUND THEIR CHARITABLE PURPOSES 2023
Habitat for Humanity Newburgh, NY $3,000 TO HELP FUND THEIR CHARITABLE PURPOSES 2023
National Center for Transgender Equality Washington, DC $3,000 TO HELP FUND THEIR CHARITABLE PURPOSES 2023