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Blue Dor Foundation is a private corporation based in DEERFIELD, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2016. It holds total assets of $1.3M. Annual income is reported at $69K. Total assets have grown from $266K in 2019 to $1.3M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. 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 2018 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois and California. According to available records, Blue Dor Foundation has made 40 grants totaling $276K, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $85K and $101K annually from 2021 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $20K, with an average award of $7K. The foundation has supported 20 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, California, Colorado, which account for 88% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$15K
Based on 12 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.
Blue Dor Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 40 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, CA, CO.
Blue Dor Foundation has distributed a total of $276K across 40 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $7K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $20K.
Blue Dor Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Blue Dor Foundation is headquartered in DEERFIELD, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel M Blau | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jamie M Lash | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Diana M Blau | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Susan Blau | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Bradley A Lash | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jason M Blau | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$88K
Total Assets
$1.3M
Fair Market Value
$1.6M
Net Worth
$1.3M
Grants Paid
$85K
Contributions
$38K
Net Investment Income
$315K
Distribution Amount
$71K
Total: $1.2M
Total Grants
40
Total Giving
$276K
Average Grant
$7K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
20
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Givewell Aka Clear FundGIVEWELL IS A NONPROFIT DEDICATED TO FINDING OUTSTANDING GIVING OPPORTUNITIES AND PUBLISHING THE FULL DETAILS OF OUR ANALYSIS TO HELP DONORS DECIDE WHERE TO GIVE. | Oakland, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Gratitude GenerationTO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION TO CREATE MORE GRATEFUL, HAPPY, HEALTHY CHILDREN WHO WILL GROW INTO CONTRIBUTING ADULTS AND IMPROVE THE LIVES OF PEOPLE AROUND THEM | Deerfield, IL | $15K | 2023 |
| Direct Giving LabTO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION TO HELP CONNECT DONORS WITH LOCAL FAMILIES IN NEED. | Deerfield, IL | $15K | 2023 |
| Jewish Family Service Of ColoradoTO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION STRENGTHENING THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING VITAL SERVICES TO PEOPLE IN NEED | Denver, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Brave Space AllianceTO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO CREATING AND PROVIDING AFFIRMING, CULTURALLY COMPETENT, FOR-US BY-US RESOURCES, PROGRAMMING, AND SERVICES FOR LGBTQ+ INDIVIDUALS ON THE SOUTH AND WEST SIDES OF THE CITY | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Together ColoradoTO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATIONTO MOVE FROM FEAR TO LIBERATION, FROM VIOLENCE TO LIFE, FROM ISOLATION TO BELOVED COMMUNITY, SO THAT OUR THOUGHTS, WORDS AND ACTIONS PLACE HUMAN DIGNITY AND CARE FOR CREATION AT THE CENTER OF PUBLIC LIFE | Denver, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Camp For All KidsTO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION TO PROMOTE AND FACILITATE RACIAL DIVERSITY. | St Louis, MO | $5K | 2023 |
| Beyond The BallTO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION TO BUILD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY THROUGH SPORT AND PLAY | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Illinois Coalition For Immigrant And Refugee RightsTO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION TO HELP EMPOWER THE IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY IN ILLINOIS. | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Working BikesTO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION TO GIVE DONATED BICYCLES NEW LIFE BY REDISTRIBUTING THEM AS TOOLS OF EMPOWERMENT IN LOCAL AND GLOBAL COMMUNITIES. | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Families Helping Families ChicagolandTO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | Gurnee, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Chicago Women'S Health CenterTO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION TO HELP PROVIDE WOMEN AND TRANS PEOPLE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE AND EDUCATION. | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Divinely OrchestratedTO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION OF MAKING A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OT AT-RISK FAMILIES IN AT-RISK COMMUNITIES | Forest Park, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Howard Brown HealthHOWARD BROWN EXISTS TO ELIMINATE THE DISPARITIES IN HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCED BY LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER PEOPLE THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND THE PROVISION OF SERVICES THAT PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELLNESS. | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Youth BuildTO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION OF HELPING THE YOUTH BUILD THE SKILLSETS AND MINDSETS THAT LEAD TO LIFELONG LEARNING | Roxbury, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| Tides FoundationTO ACCELERATE THE PACE OF SOCIAL CHANGE, WORKING WITH INNOVATIVE PARTNERS TO SOLVE SOCIETY'S TOUGHEST PROBLEMS. | San Francisco, CA | $4K | 2022 |
| Colorado Immigrant Rights CoalitionTO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION OF IMPROVING THE LIVES OF IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGES | Denver, CO | $4K | 2022 |
| Coalition For Humane Immigrant RightsCHIRLA'S MISSION IS TO ACHIEVE A JUST SOCIETY FULLY INCLUSIVE OF IMMIGRANTS. | Los Angeles, CA | $8K | 2021 |
| Reading Power IncTO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | Lake Forest, IL | $5K | 2021 |
| Keep Swimming FoundationTO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | Waukesha, WI | $1K | 2021 |