Bloomer Family Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes. Its mission appears to focus on providing general operating support to nonprofits, with a particular emphasis on disaster relief, healthcare, and children's cancer research. The foundation serves a diverse range of recipients, including hospitals, human services organizations, and disaster response teams. It has made significant contributions to organizations such as the American Red Cross and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, reflecting its commitment to addressing urgent needs and supporting healthcare initiatives.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-mid nonprofit seeking general operating support in health (children's hospitals/cancer), disaster relief, food security, or local Monterey-area services, and that can secure a warm introduction or intermediary endorsement.
Good Fit
- • Request is for general operating support or a specific disaster-relief or health program.
- • Organization works in children's health/cancer, hospitals/clinics, disaster response, or food security.
- • Request size matches historical awards (typical grants of a few thousand up to ~$15K, occasionally larger for disaster relief).
- • Applicant has a connection or referral to the foundation's officers or to intermediaries known to the foundation.
- • Applicant is located in or has demonstrated impact in states where the foundation has funded before (notably Minnesota or California).
Geography
Observed grants span 11 states with national distribution; Minnesota receives a notable share (~33%) but the portfolio is multi-state rather than strictly local.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 31 distinct recipients including national charities and local organizations, and across three years the foundation funded many independent groups rather than a tiny closed set.
New Applicants
The latest year included a high share of new recipients (18 new grantees, ~58%), indicating turnover and the possibility of new entrants, but the foundation's filings state grants are by preselection and no public application route is visible, so open access is plausible but not confirmed.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
