The Bellis Blauvelt Judson Foundation supports a mix of local community services and national advocacy groups, with a clear emphasis on health and human services. They repeatedly fund reproductive health (Planned Parenthood), local social-service providers and shelters, and community wellness programs like the YMCA, while also making smaller grants to environmental advocacy and rehabilitation healthcare. Funding is modest in size but concentrated among a handful of recurring grantees, suggesting sustained relationships with selected organizations.
Bellis Blauvelt Judson Foundation Inc makes repeated grants to a small set of organizations, with Planned Parenthood Federation of America receiving the largest recent awards at $15,000 in 2025, $12,500 in 2024, and $10,000 in 2023. That pattern points to sustained support rather than one-off gifts. The foundation’s recent giving combines reproductive health, community wellness, emergency support services, and environmental advocacy, alongside a few grants to rehabilitation and specialty healthcare organizations. Its portfolio includes both national groups and local providers, which gives the foundation a mix of policy-oriented and direct-service funding. Several grantees appear more than once across the recent grant list. Mcgaw YMCA received $10,000 in 2024, $6,000 in 2025, and $3,000 in 2023, while Mary's Place received $10,000 in 2024 and $7,000 in 2025. Environmental advocacy also appears consistently through National Resource Defense Council, with $8,000 in 2025 and $3,000 in 2024. Other awards reach local organizations such as Mary Free Bed, Carter P Brown Legacy Fund, and Green Apple Pantry, showing a giving pattern that balances recurring support with smaller community grants.
Reproductive health is one of the clearest throughlines in the recent grant record. Bellis Blauvelt Judson Foundation Inc gave $15,000 in 2025, $12,500 in 2024, and $10,000 in 2023 to Planned Parenthood Federation of America, indicating a multi-year commitment to that cause area. The foundation also supports youth and family wellness through YMCA organizations. Mcgaw YMCA received $10,000 in 2024, $6,000 in 2025, and $3,000 in 2023, while YMCA Greater Seattle received $3,500 in 2024. In emergency support services, Mary's Place received $10,000 in 2024 and $7,000 in 2025, and Lambert House received $4,000 in 2025. Environmental advocacy appears through National Resource Defense Council, funded at $8,000 in 2025 and $3,000 in 2024, plus grants to Environmental Defense Fund, Sierra Club, and Clean Air Task Force in 2024.
Typical awards are modest: the grant-size distribution is $500 at the 25th percentile, $1,500 at the median, and $4,000 at the 75th percentile. That middle range fits a portfolio built around repeated support for a relatively small number of organizations rather than a large number of high-dollar grants. Recent grants show repeat recipients across multiple years, including Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Mcgaw YMCA, Mary's Place, National Resource Defense Council, Mary Free Bed, Carter P Brown Legacy Fund, Green Apple Pantry, Gram, and Wgvu. The foundation is a private foundation and does not fund individuals or make program-related investments.
$162K
$2.5M
$750K
$83K
Most grants fall between $500 and $4K, with a median of $2K.
25th Percentile
$500
Median
$2K
75th Percentile
$4K
About 33% of grants go to recipients in NJ.
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Several moderate-sized grants concentrated among a small set of repeat grantees (Planned Parenthood, Mary’s Place, McGaw YMCA), combining support for local service providers with occasional gifts to national advocacy organizations.
Notable grantees: Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Mary's Place, McGaw YMCA, Natural Resources Defense Council, Mary Free Bed
Grant recipients are all in the United States, and 33% of grants go to recipients in Michigan, the foundation’s headquarters state. The largest concentration by count is New Jersey, followed by Michigan and Washington in the recent list. Named recipient cities include Washington, DC; Evanston, IL; Ocean Grove, NJ; New York, NY; Seattle, WA; Grand Rapids, MI; and Kentwood, MI. The portfolio therefore reaches beyond the headquarters state while still keeping a substantial share of grants in Michigan.
The recent grant distribution centers on smaller awards: the 25th percentile is $500, the median is $1,500, and the 75th percentile is $4,000. Even so, some repeat recipients receive larger awards, including $15,000 to Planned Parenthood Federation of America in 2025.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Mcgaw YMCA, Mary's Place, National Resource Defense Council, Mary Free Bed, Carter P Brown Legacy Fund, Green Apple Pantry, Gram, and Wgvu. That pattern suggests sustained relationships with selected grantees.
Recent grants support reproductive health and rights, YMCA-style youth and wellness programming, women's shelters and emergency support services, environmental advocacy and conservation, and rehabilitation and specialty healthcare services. The recent record includes Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Mcgaw YMCA, Mary's Place, National Resource Defense Council, and Mary Free Bed.
The foundation gives nationally, but recipient locations cluster in the United States. Michigan accounts for 33% of grants, while New Jersey is the top state by grant count. Recent recipient cities include Washington, DC; Evanston, IL; Ocean Grove, NJ; Seattle, WA; Grand Rapids, MI; and Kentwood, MI.
It is more of a targeted grantmaker. Annual grants given are $161,784 against total assets of $2,487,488, and the typical grant sizes are $500, $1,500, and $4,000 at the 25th percentile, median, and 75th percentile. The recent list also shows repeat funding to a relatively small set of organizations.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA | WASHINGTON, DC | $15,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| NATIONAL RESOURCE DEFENSE COUNCIL | NEW YORK, NY | $8,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| MARY'S PLACE | OCEAN GROVE, NJ | $7,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| MCGAW YMCA | EVANSTON, IL | $6,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| LAMBERT HOUSE | SEATTLE, WA | $4,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| MARY FREE BED | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $2,374 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| GREEN APPLE PANTRY | KENTWOOD, MI | $1,760 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| PCFR | PHEONIX, AZ | $1,500 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| WGVU | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $1,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| MEIJER GARDEN | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $1,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| ST CECILIA | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $1,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| LEWA WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY | NEW YORK, NY | $1,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| CARTER BROWN FUND | WYNCOTE, PA | $500 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY | NEW YORK, NY | $500 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| POMFRET SCHOOL | PROMFRET, CT | $250 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| TREE TOPS | NEW YORK, NY | $250 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| ENVIRONMENTAL TRAVELING COMPANIONS | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $250 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| WAUSAUKEE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | WAUSAUKEE, WI | $100 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA | WASHINGTON, DC | $12,500 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| MARY'S PLACE | OCEAN GROVE, NJ | $10,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| MCGAW YMCA | EVANSTON, IL | $10,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| CARTER P BROWN LEGACY FUND | HOLLAND, MI | $5,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| SIERRA CLUB | BRIDGEWATER, NJ | $5,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | $5,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| CLEAN AIR TASK FORCE | BOSTON, MA | $5,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| YMCA GREATER SEATTLE | SEATTLE, WA | $3,500 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| NATIONAL RESOURCE DEFENSE COUNCIL | NEW YORK, NY | $3,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| GREEN APPLE PANTRY | KENTWOOD, MI | $2,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| GRAM | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $1,500 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| WGVU | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $1,500 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| LEWA WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY | NEW YORK, NY | $1,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| MEIJER GARDEN | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $1,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| CHALLENGING HEIGHTS | DAVIDSON, NC | $1,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| MANY HOPES | NEW YORK, NY | $1,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| DARAJA EDUCATION FUND | SAN RAFAEL, CA | $500 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| KIDS' FOOD BASKET | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $500 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| SEND IT FOUNDATION | TRUCKEE, CA | $500 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| POMFRET SCHOOL | PROMFRET, CT | $500 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| LAKESHORE VINEYARD | HOLLAND, MI | $250 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| COLORADO COLLEGE | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | $100 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA | WASHINGTON, DC | $10,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| MARY FREE BED | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $5,500 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| CARTER P BROWN LEGACY FUND | HOLLAND, MI | $5,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| MCGAW YMCA | EVANSTON, IL | $3,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| NOLIMBITS FOUNDATION | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $2,500 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| WELCOMENST | MARLBOROUGH, MA | $2,500 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| WGVU | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $2,500 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| GRAM | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $2,500 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| ST ANTHONY'S | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $1,500 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| KIDS FOOD BASKET | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $1,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA
$15,000CHARITABLE
NATIONAL RESOURCE DEFENSE COUNCIL
$8,000CHARITABLE
MARY'S PLACE
$7,000CHARITABLE
MCGAW YMCA
$6,000CHARITABLE
LAMBERT HOUSE
$4,000CHARITABLE
MARY FREE BED
$2,374CHARITABLE
GREEN APPLE PANTRY
CHARITABLE
PCFR
$1,500CHARITABLE
WGVU
$1,000CHARITABLE
MEIJER GARDEN
$1,000CHARITABLE
ST CECILIA
$1,000CHARITABLE
LEWA WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY
$1,000CHARITABLE
CARTER BROWN FUND
$500CHARITABLE
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
$500CHARITABLE
POMFRET SCHOOL
$250CHARITABLE
TREE TOPS
$250CHARITABLE
ENVIRONMENTAL TRAVELING COMPANIONS
$250CHARITABLE
WAUSAUKEE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
$100CHARITABLE
PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA
$12,500CHARITABLE
MARY'S PLACE
$10,000CHARITABLE
MCGAW YMCA
$10,000CHARITABLE
CARTER P BROWN LEGACY FUND
$5,000CHARITABLE
SIERRA CLUB
$5,000CHARITABLE
ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND
$5,000CHARITABLE
CLEAN AIR TASK FORCE
$5,000CHARITABLE
YMCA GREATER SEATTLE
$3,500CHARITABLE
NATIONAL RESOURCE DEFENSE COUNCIL
$3,000CHARITABLE
GREEN APPLE PANTRY
$2,000CHARITABLE
GRAM
$1,500CHARITABLE
WGVU
$1,500CHARITABLE
LEWA WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY
$1,000CHARITABLE
MEIJER GARDEN
$1,000CHARITABLE
CHALLENGING HEIGHTS
$1,000CHARITABLE
MANY HOPES
$1,000CHARITABLE
DARAJA EDUCATION FUND
$500CHARITABLE
KIDS' FOOD BASKET
$500CHARITABLE
SEND IT FOUNDATION
$500CHARITABLE
POMFRET SCHOOL
$500CHARITABLE
LAKESHORE VINEYARD
$250CHARITABLE
COLORADO COLLEGE
$100CHARITABLE
PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA
$10,000CHARITABLE
MARY FREE BED
$5,500CHARITABLE
CARTER P BROWN LEGACY FUND
$5,000CHARITABLE
MCGAW YMCA
$3,000CHARITABLE
NOLIMBITS FOUNDATION
$2,500CHARITABLE
WELCOMENST
$2,500CHARITABLE
WGVU
$2,500CHARITABLE
GRAM
$2,500CHARITABLE
ST ANTHONY'S
$1,500CHARITABLE
KIDS FOOD BASKET
$1,000CHARITABLE