Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Foundation

One South Street, Suite 2900 Baltimore, MD 21202

Primary Contact: Staff/Trustees:

Mission Statement:

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Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
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[email protected]

(410) 347-7201
(410) 347-7210 fax www.blaufund.org/foundations/jacobandhilda_f.html

Betsy Ringel, Executive Director

Lara Hall, Senior Program Officer: Educational Opportunity, Health and Mental Health Michael Hirschhorn, President
Brenda Zlatin, Program Officer, Jewish Life, Israel, Human Rights

The Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Foundation promotes social justice and human rights through its five program areas: Jewish life, strengthening Israeli democracy, health and mental health, educational opportunity, and human rights. The Foundation supports organizations that promote systemic change; involve constituents in planning and decision-making; encourage volunteer and professional development; and engage in ongoing program evaluation. Grants are made to organizations in the United States and abroad.

Arts/Culture/Humanities; Civil rights & social justice; Education: K-12; Health access & care; Mental health; Jewish life

Advocacy; General operating; Matching grants; Project/program

$127,631,000

$7,110,696 $25,000-$500,000 Yes

Employee Matching Gift Program

Letter of inquiry or short proposal should outline the purpose, activities and budget of the program for which the applicant is seeking support and include a copy of the applicant's IRS tax status determination letter and a list of board members, key staff and sources of support. Guidelines and geographic focus of program areas are available on website

Letter