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Barbara Bluhm-Kaul Foundation is a private trust based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. It holds total assets of $23K. Annual income is reported at $1.9M. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois, Colorado and California. According to available records, Barbara Bluhm-Kaul Foundation has made 100 grants totaling $1.6M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $121K in 2020 to $658K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $782K distributed across 52 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $150K, with an average award of $16K. The foundation has supported 43 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, California, District of Columbia, which account for 76% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$37K
Based on 21 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Barbara Bluhm-Kaul Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 100 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, CA, DC.
Barbara Bluhm-Kaul Foundation has distributed a total of $1.6M across 100 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $16K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $150K.
Barbara Bluhm-Kaul Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Barbara Bluhm-Kaul Foundation is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Bluhm-Kaul | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$737K
Total Assets
$22K
Fair Market Value
$22K
Net Worth
$14K
Grants Paid
$658K
Contributions
$742K
Net Investment Income
$1K
Distribution Amount
$1K
Total Grants
100
Total Giving
$1.6M
Average Grant
$16K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
43
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange County Museum Of ArtANNUAL PLEDGE | Costa Mesa, CA | $150K | 2023 |
| Storm King Art CenterSUPPORT ART MUSEUM | New Windsor, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Jewish United FundPROMOTE LOCAL AND GLOBAL JEWISH NEEDS | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Chicago Architecture CenterPROMOTE ARCHITECHTURE AND DESIGN | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| The Washington Institue For Near East PolicyPROMOTE AMEEICAN INTERESTS IN THE MIDDLE EAST | Washington, DC | $43K | 2023 |
| Aspen Art MuseumTO PROMOTE THOUGHT-PROVOKING EXPERIENCES OF ART, CULTURE, AND SOCIETY. | Aspen, CO | $39K | 2023 |
| Central Fund Of IsraelPROMOTION AND ADVANCEMENT OF THE PEOPLE OF ISRAEL | Cedarhurst, NY | $35K | 2023 |
| People For The American Way FoundationTO SUPPORT MAKING THE PROMISE OF AMERICA REAL FOR EVERY AMERICAN: EQUALITY, FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND FREEDOM OF RELIGION | Washington, DC | $35K | 2023 |
| Art Institute Of ChicagoCOLLECTS AND CONSERVES ART WORKS FOR PUBLIC APPRECIATION. | Chicago, IL | $30K | 2023 |
| Museum Of Contemporary ArtANNUAL CONTRIBUTION | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Chicago CaresTO SUPPORT MAKING CHICAGO A STRONGER COMMUNITY. | Chicago, IL | $15K | 2023 |
| Pacific SymphonyPROMOTE PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES FOR FUTURE MUSICIANS | Irvince, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| The Joffrey BalletPROMOTE STUDENTS THROUGH DANCE. | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Israel MuseumSUPPORT ISRAELI MUSEUMS | New York, NY | $7K | 2023 |
| Aspen Music Festival & SchoolPROMOTE MUSIC EDUCATION FOR YOUNG MUSIXC STUDENTS | Aspen, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Chicago Symphony OrchestraTO PERFORM AND PROMOTE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Anderson Ranch Arts CenterTO PROMOTE THOUGHT-PROVOKING EXPERIENCES OF ART, CULTURE, AND SOCIETY. | Snowmass Village, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Chicago Sinai CongregationMEMBERSHIP | Chicago, IL | $4K | 2023 |
| Illinois Holocaust MuseumTO PRESERVE THE LEGACY OF THE HOLOCAUST | Skokie, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Charter 100 DcPROMOTE THE ADVANCEMENT OF WOMAN | Washington, DC | $3K | 2023 |
| North Suburban Legal Aid ClinicLEGAL AID SERVICE | Highland Party, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Israel Cancer Research FundCANCER RESEARCH | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| English In ActionHELPING ADULTS TO LEARN TO READ, WRITE AND SPEAK ENGLISH. | Basalt, CO | $1K | 2023 |
| Iit College Of ArchitectureTO EDUCATE AND INSPIRE NEXT GENERATION OF ARCHITECTS | Chicago, IL | $11K | 2022 |