Herbert & Betty Bloom Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to providing general support to various charitable causes. Its mission reflects a strong commitment to supporting Jewish community initiatives, as evidenced by its funding of organizations such as Temple Shir Shalom and the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit. Additionally, the foundation supports health-related charities and animal welfare organizations, indicating a broader interest in community well-being. The foundation primarily serves recipients within the state of Michigan, with a focus on enhancing local community resources and services.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-sized Michigan nonprofits—particularly Jewish community organizations or local charities—seeking modest general support and with an existing local connection or introduction.
Good Fit
- • Located in Michigan, especially metro Detroit area
- • Organization is a synagogue, Jewish community group, or locally known charity
- • Request is for general operating support or a modest program grant
- • Has an introduction or relationship to the foundation officers or current grantees
Geography
Giving is overwhelmingly local: nearly all dollars in the latest year went to Michigan (about 99%), with only one nominal out-of-state gift observed.
Recipient Variety
The latest year funded five distinct recipients and across three observed years there are multiple repeat grantees and some turnover, which indicates a modest but not extensive spread of beneficiaries for a micro-foundation.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of new grantees exists (two new recipients in the latest year), but the foundation states grants are limited to preselected organizations and there is no public application route, so new entrants appear possible but are likely to need an introduction.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
