Private foundation · Boston, MA

The Blossom Fund

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Typical grant size
$12K – $25K – $60K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
27
Repeat grantees
16
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

DeadlinesSEPTEMBER 15 AND MARCH 15.
ContactCHARLES R PLATT · 6172277940
MaterialsSEND 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.
RestrictionsAPPLICATIONS 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

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Robert S Bowditch Jr
TRUSTEE
Charles R Platt
TRUSTEE
Gioia C Perugini
TRUSTEE
Louise J Bowditch
TRUSTEE
Nancy B Gardiner
TRUSTEE
Wendy S Holding
TRUSTEE
$860
Amy L Domini
TRUSTEE
$860
Katherine Bowditch
TRUSTEE

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
26.3%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
114
Total grants awarded
$5.9M
Total amount
$52K
Average grant
$365K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$360K
3 grants
2023
$863K
8 grants
2022
$499K
4 grants
2021
$1.1M
13 grants
2020
$888K
9 grants
2019
$613K
15 grants
2018
$281K
9 grants
2017
$155K
10 grants
2016
$200K
9 grants
2015
$370K
12 grants
2014
$232K
11 grants
2013
$306K
11 grants

Top recipients

6 grants · ME · ≈ likely match
$815K
Ecologic Development Fund
11 grants · MA
$792K
5 grants · VT · ✓ Exact match
$585K
4 grants · ME · ✓ Exact match
$400K
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
2 grants · OH
$385K
3 grants · ME · ≈ likely match
$335K
2 grants · MA · ≈ likely match
$325K
3 grants · MA · ✓ Exact match
$250K
8 grants · CO · ✓ Exact match
$210K
Theda Skocpol
1 grant · MA
$190K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Bennington College
F/B/O BEYOND PLASTICS
VT · TY 2024
$200K
Just Zero
TO SUPPORT THE 10 FOR 100 CAMPAIGN
MA · TY 2024
$100K
Hampton University
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES RESEARCH ASSISTANT POSITION
VA · TY 2024
$60K
Bennington College
F/B/O BEYOND PLASTICS
VT · TY 2023
$200K
College of the Atlantic
COLLEGE OF THE ATLANTIC CAMPUS GEOTHERMAL ASSESSMENT
ME · TY 2023
$128K
Ecologic Development Fund
EFFORTS TO BUILD FUEL-EFFICIENT STOVES FOR FAMILIES, AND TO RESTORE AND CONSERVE MANGROVES.
MA · TY 2023
$125K
Upstream Policy Institute Inc
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
ME · TY 2023
$100K
Just Zero
TO SUPPORT THE 10 FOR 100 CAMPAIGN
MA · TY 2023
$100K
Natural Resources Council of Maine
EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY FOR PACKAGING PROGRAM
ME · TY 2023
$86K
Bennington College
F/B/O BEYOND PLASTICS
VT · TY 2023
$75K
Just Zero
OPERATIONS, WITH A FOCUS ON STAFF EXPANSION
MA · TY 2023
$50K
Essex County Green Belt Association Inc
GENERAL ORGANIZATIONAL GROWTH
MA · TY 2022
$200K
Natural Resources Council of Maine
EPR FOR PACKAGING STRATEGY AND THE FOOD RECOVERY AND SUSTAINABLE SCHOOLS STRATEGY
ME · TY 2022
$164K
Ecologic Development Fund
GENERAL AND FUEL-EFFICIENT STOVES
MA · TY 2022
$100K
Plymouth State University Fbo Provost's Discretionary Fund
PROVOST'S PRIORITIES GIFT FUND
NH · TY 2022
$35K
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
TOWN OF BROOKLINE PUBLIC WORKS
OH · TY 2021
$335K
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Science
GENERAL
ME · TY 2021
$250K
Upstream
THE THROW AWAY FREE PROGRAM
ME · TY 2021
$110K
Ecologic Development Fund
GENERAL AND FUEL-EFFICIENT STOVES
MA · TY 2021
$100K
Boothbay Region YMCA
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN THE CHILDCARE CENTER
ME · TY 2021
$100K
Natural Resources Council of Maine
COMPOST INITIATIVE IN SCHOOLS & EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY
ME · TY 2021
$85K
Bennington College
ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVE
VT · TY 2021
$60K
Working Capital for Community Needs Inc
LOAN FORGIVENESS
WI · TY 2021
$35K
Presidents and Fellows of Harvard College
SHIFTING TERRAIN RESEARCH FUND
MA · TY 2021
$25K
EDUCATIONAL, RESEARCH ON SHIFTING TERRAIN AND COUNTY IMPACT
PA · TY 2021
$24K
Mothers Out Front
GENERAL
MA · TY 2021
$10K
Conservation Law Foundation
GENERAL
MA · TY 2021
$10K
Harbor Theater
REPLACEMENT OF THE CHRISTIE PROJECTOR
ME · TY 2021
$5K
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Science
GENERAL
ME · TY 2020
$365K
Upstream
THE THROW AWAY FREE PROGRAM
ME · TY 2020
$125K
Essex County Greenbelt Association
CLIMIATE CHANGE, ENVIORNMENTAL JUSTICE, CAMP CREIGHTON CONSERVATION PROJECT
MA · TY 2020
$125K
Ecologic Development Fund
GENERAL AND FUEL-EFFICIENT STOVES
MA · TY 2020
$100K
Presidents and Fellows of Harvard College
THE STRATEGIES NETWORK PROJECT
MA · TY 2020
$75K
Bennington College
ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVE
VT · TY 2020
$50K
Global Greengrants Fund
GENERAL
CO · TY 2020
$25K
Appropriate Technology Collaborative
MAYAN POWER AND LIGHT
MI · TY 2020
$15K
EDUCATIONAL, RESEARCH ON SHIFTING TERRAIN AND COUNTY IMPACT
MA · TY 2020
$9K
Upstream
THE THROW AWAY FREE PROGRAM
ME · TY 2019
$125K
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Science
GENERAL
ME · TY 2019
$100K
Ecologic Development Fund
GENERAL AND FUEL-EFFICIENT STOVES
MA · TY 2019
$100K
Boothbay Region YMCA
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
ME · TY 2019
$50K
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
GENERAL
OH · TY 2019
$50K
EDUCATIONAL, RESEARCH ON SHIFTING TERRAIN AND COUNTY IMPACT
MA · TY 2019
$46K
Presidents and Fellows of Harvard College
THE STRATEGIES NETWORK PROJECT
MA · TY 2019
$40K
Strano Film Festival - Associazione Maks Presso
BPER BANCA IT ASSOCIAZIONE MAKS PRESSO
NY · TY 2019
$30K
Global Greengrants Fund
GENERAL
CO · TY 2019
$25K
Appropriate Technology Collaborative
MAYAN POWER AND LIGHT
MI · TY 2019
$15K
Project Deep
GENERAL
MA · TY 2019
$10K
Eos International
FUEL EFFIECIENT STOVES & SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
MN · TY 2019
$10K
Il Bosso Societa Cooperativa
GENERAL
TY 2019
$6K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.