THE BLOSSOM FUND
https://WWW.BLOSSOMFUND.ORG
$1.4M
Total Assets (2025)
$262K
Avg Yearly Giving (2019–2025)
$1.8M
Giving on File
(7 yrs)
(7 yrs)
19
Grants on File
$120K
Avg Grant Size
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
CHARLES R PLATT
Phone
6172277940
Deadlines
SEPTEMBER 15 AND MARCH 15.
How to Apply
SEND LETTER STATING ALONG WITH 3 COPIES OF MATERIAL DESCRIBING THE PROJECT, 3 COPIES OF SUPPORTING MATERIAL(DETAILED BUDGETS FOR BOTH THE ORGANIZATION AND THE SPECIFIC PROJECT FOR WHICH FUNDING IS BEING REQUESTED) AND A COPY OF YOUR ORGANIZATIONS IRS LETTER OF DETERMINATION INDICATING TAX-EXEMPT STATUS.
Restrictions
APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER DEADLINE UNLESS IT FALLS ON A WEEKEND OR HOLIDAY. A REPORT ON THE USE OF A PRIOR GRANT IS REQUIRED BEFORE A NEW PROPOSAL WILL BE CONSIDERED
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $32K | $1.4M | $498K | 1 |
| 2020 | $46K | $1.0M | $332K | 1 |
| 2021 | $9K | $926K | $703K | 1 |
| 2022 | $24K | $546K | $1.1M | 1 |
| 2023 | $499K | $579K | $720K | 4 |
| 2024 | $863K | $1.2M | $1.5M | 8 |
| 2025 | $360K | $1.4M | $582K | 3 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 19 grants on record
Minimum
$9K
25th Pctl
$46K
Median
$100K
Average
$97K
75th Pctl
$128K
Maximum
$200K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| AMY L DOMINI | TRUSTEE | $860 |
| WENDY S HOLDING | TRUSTEE | $860 |
| GIOIA C PERUGINI | TRUSTEE | — |
| CHARLES R PLATT | TRUSTEE | — |
| LOUISE J BOWDITCH | TRUSTEE | — |
| ROBERT S BOWDITCH JR | TRUSTEE | — |
| NANCY B GARDINER | TRUSTEE | — |
| KATHERINE BOWDITCH | TRUSTEE | — |
Grants Awarded (19 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENNINGTON COLLEGE | BENNINGTON, VT | $200,000 | F/B/O BEYOND PLASTICS | 2024 |
| BENNINGTON COLLEGE | BENNINGTON, VT | $200,000 | F/B/O BEYOND PLASTICS | 2025 |
| ESSEX COUNTY GREEN BELT ASSOCIATION INC | ESSEX, MA | $200,000 | GENERAL ORGANIZATIONAL GROWTH | 2023 |
| NATURAL RESOURCES COUNCIL OF MAINE | AUGUSTA, ME | $164,191 | EPR FOR PACKAGING STRATEGY AND THE FOOD RECOVERY AND SUSTAINABLE SCHOOLS STRATEGY | 2023 |
| COLLEGE OF THE ATLANTIC | BAR HARBOR, ME | $127,500 | COLLEGE OF THE ATLANTIC CAMPUS GEOTHERMAL ASSESSMENT | 2024 |
| ECOLOGIC DEVELOPMENT FUND | CAMBRIDGE, MA | $125,000 | EFFORTS TO BUILD FUEL-EFFICIENT STOVES FOR FAMILIES, AND TO RESTORE AND CONSERVE MANGROVES. | 2024 |
| JUST ZERO | STURBRIDGE, MA | $100,000 | TO SUPPORT THE 10 FOR 100 CAMPAIGN | 2025 |
| JUST ZERO | STURBRIDGE, MA | $100,000 | TO SUPPORT THE 10 FOR 100 CAMPAIGN | 2024 |
| ECOLOGIC DEVELOPMENT FUND | CAMBRIDGE, MA | $100,000 | GENERAL AND FUEL-EFFICIENT STOVES | 2023 |
| UPSTREAM POLICY INSTITUTE INC | DAMARISCOTTA, ME | $100,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 |
| NATURAL RESOURCES COUNCIL OF MAINE | AUGUSTA, ME | $85,751 | EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY FOR PACKAGING PROGRAM | 2024 |
| BENNINGTON COLLEGE | BENNINGTON, VT | $75,000 | F/B/O BEYOND PLASTICS | 2024 |
| HAMPTON UNIVERSITY | HAMPTON, VA | $60,000 | BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES RESEARCH ASSISTANT POSITION | 2025 |
| JUST ZERO | STURBRIDGE, MA | $50,000 | OPERATIONS, WITH A FOCUS ON STAFF EXPANSION | 2024 |
| CAROLINE TERVO | CAMBRIDGE, MA | $46,499 | EDUCATIONAL, RESEARCH ON SHIFTING TERRAIN AND COUNTY IMPACT | 2020 |
| PLYMOUTH STATE UNIVERSITY FBO PROVOST'S DISCRETIONARY FUND | PLYMOUTH, NH | $35,000 | PROVOST'S PRIORITIES GIFT FUND | 2023 |
| CAROLINE TERVO | CAMBRIDGE, MA | $32,485 | EDUCATIONAL, RESEARCH ON SHIFTING TERRAIN AND COUNTY IMPACT | 2019 |
| ELEANOR NEWMAN | PITTSBURGH, PA | $24,000 | EDUCATIONAL, RESEARCH ON SHIFTING TERRAIN AND COUNTY IMPACT | 2022 |
| CAROLINE TERVO | CAMBRIDGE, MA | $8,645 | EDUCATIONAL, RESEARCH ON SHIFTING TERRAIN AND COUNTY IMPACT | 2021 |