A specialized subset of the Bloomberg Initiative to Reduce Tobacco Use, this grant program supports projects specifically aimed at identifying, exposing, and countering tobacco industry activities that undermine public health policy. It is designed to fill strategic gaps in partners' abilities to address industry interference.
This program supports projects to develop and deliver high-impact, evidence-based tobacco control interventions in low- and middle-income countries. Funding focuses on policy reforms such as strengthening tobacco taxation, implementing smoke-free laws, advertising bans, and graphic pack warnings. It includes both 'Open Rounds' for broad policy work and a specific 'Tobacco Industry Interference' (TII) subset to counter industry tactics.
Deadline: 2026-02-25
About This Foundation
Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. The principal officer is % Geller Advisors. It holds total assets of $12.1B. Annual income is reported at $1.2B. PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND ADVISORY SERVICES TO ASSIST OTHER CHARITIES IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSES. According to available records, Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc. has made 1,239 grants totaling $3.5B, with a median grant of $700K. Annual giving has grown from $497.1M in 2020 to $1B in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $2B distributed across 792 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $351.4M, with an average award of $2.8M. The foundation has supported 500 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Maryland, California, which account for 39% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 40 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Application Information
Preselected OnlyThis foundation typically selects grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Programs & Activities
PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND ADVISORY SERVICES TO ASSIST OTHER CHARITIES IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSES.
Expenses: $128M
ENGAGING SPECIALISTS WITH SUBJECT-MATTER EXPERTISE (I.E. TOBACCO, CLIMATE, ETC.) TO ASSIST THE FOUNDATION AND OTHER CHARITY PARTNERS WITH PROGRAMMATIC PROJECTS (E.G., DATA COLLECTION, REPORT PRODUCTION, ETC.).
Expenses: $17.8M
PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND ADVISORY SERVICES TO MUNICIPALITIES AND GOVERNMENTS TO ASSIST THEM IN CARRYING OUT THEIR PUBLIC EXEMPT PURPOSES.
Expenses: $38.2M
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc. fund?
PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND ADVISORY SERVICES TO ASSIST OTHER CHARITIES IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSES. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 1,239 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, MD, CA.
How much does Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc. give in grants?
Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $3.5B across 1,239 grants. The median grant size is $700K, with an average of $2.8M. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $351.4M.
How do I apply for a grant from Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc.?
Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Where is Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc. located?
Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc. is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 40 states.
