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The Blackrock Charitable Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 84-2144591 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024
- Total grants paid
- $38.1M
- Grants reported
- 43
- Median grant
- $250K
- Future commitments
- $1.3M
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 43 | $38.1M |
Where The Blackrock Charitable Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BREAKTHROUGH ENERGY CATALYST FOUNDATION | KIRKLAND, WA | ADVANCING THE GLOBAL TRANSITION TO NET-ZERO BY ACCELERATING MARKET ADOPTION OF NEW CLEAN ENERGY SOLUTIONS (YEAR 3 OF 5-YEAR $100M GRANT). | 2024 | $20M |
| US-JAPAN COUNCIL | WASHINGTON DC, DC | MINETA AMBASSADOR'S PROGRAM- NEW EDUCATION ENDOWMENT TO SUPPORT STUDENT EXCHANGES FOR U.S. AND JAPANESE STUDENTS | 2024 | $2.5M |
| THE COMMIT PARTNERSHIP (TX) | DALLAS, TX | DEVELOP BEST-IN-CLASS CAREER AND COLLEGE ADVISING ENTITY FOR DALLAS COUNTY STUDENTS BY HELPING TO TRANSFORM AND EXPAND LOCAL NGO CALLED EDUCATION IS FREEDOM. GRANT WILL FUND ADDITIONAL PROGRAM STAFF, A DEVELOPMENT TEAM, AND ADOPTION OF DATA TO SUPPORT ONBOARDING OF 2 ADDITIONAL DALLAS SCHOOL DISTRICTS. (YEAR 1 OF 2-YEAR $4M GRANT) | 2024 | $2M |
| BUILD COMMONWEALTH INC | BOSTON, MA | DEEPEN ESI OVERSEEING OPT-OUT SAVINGS TRAILS, EXISTING DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS (UPS, BEST BUY, ADP), NEW LAUNCHES ACROSS THE RECORDKEEPING AND PAYROLL SPACE, AND THOUGHT LEADERSHIP CONVENINGS IN THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM. THIS WILL BE WITH A FOCUS ON THE MOST FINANCIALLY VULNERABLE POPULATIONS THROUGH INCORPORATION OF OUT-OF-PLAN SOLUTIONS, NEW INDUSTRIES, AND DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER PLANS. ADDITIONALLY, HIGHLIGHT THE POTENTIAL OF ESI AS A TOOL TO ADVANCE FINANCIAL SECURITY. (YEAR 2 OF 2-YEAR $4M GRANT). | 2024 | $2M |
| NYC KIDS RISE INC | LONG ISLAND CITY, NY | DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE BLUEPRINT FOR NEIGHBORHOOD-BASED FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT INFRASTRUSTURE (YEAR 1 AND 2 OF 3-YEAR $3.75M GRANT). | 2024 | $1.5M |
| INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE | NEW YORK, NY | SUPPORT FOR GLOBAL CRISIS RESPONSE FUND (YEAR 1 OF 3-YEAR $3M GRANT) | 2024 | $1M |
| PARTNERS FOR RURAL IMPACT INC (NATIONAL) | BEREA, KY | SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NATIONAL RURAL NETWORK, SPONSOR 6 RURAL CONVENINGS, ESTABLISH PRIS CAPACITY TO FUND ON-THE-GROUND ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT LOCAL LEADERS IN UNLOCKING STATE AND FEDERAL GRANTS. WILL DEPLOY $200K IN MICRO-GRANTS TO 10 PRACTITIONERS IN RURAL STATES OF OUR CHOOSING. (YEAR 1 OF 2-YEAR $1.5M GRANT) | 2024 | $750K |
| SPARTANBURG ACADEMIC MOVEMENT (SC) | SPARTANBURG, SC | SUPPORT SAM TO LEAD UNION COUNTY IN DEVELOPING THEIR OWN CRADLE-TO-CAREER PLAN. SAM WILL ALSO PROVIDE NO-COST PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO UNION COUNTY TEACHERS AND ADMIN. WILL ALSO SPONSOR $150K IN RAPID RESPONSE GRANTS TO EXISTING UNION-BASED NGOS. (YEAR 1 OF 2-YEAR $1.5M GRANT) | 2024 | $750K |
| AGE UK | LONDON | TO FUND THE DELIVERY OF FINANCIAL BENEFITS PROGRAM ACROSS UK, DEVELOP IMPACT MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS TO TRACK NEW SOCIAL IMPACT METRICS AND INDICATORS, AND SUPPORT THE IN-HOUSE BUILD, DEVELOPMENT, AND PILOTING OF A NEW AND INNOVATIVE HEAT MAP TO IDENTIFY ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS | 2024 | $592.9K |
| BUILD COMMONWEALTH INC | BOSTON, MA | INVESTOR DIARIES RESEARCH INITIATIVE TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THE MOTIVATIONS AND HABITS OF LOW-TO-MIDDLE INCOME (LMI) HOUSEHOLDS WHO HAVE ENTERED THE CAPITAL MARKETS SINCE 2020. (YEAR 1 OF 2-YEAR $1M GRANT). | 2024 | $500K |
| PER SCHOLAS (NC) | BRONX, NY | SUPPORT EXPANSION OF EXISTING FREE TECH JOB TRAINING AND UPSKILLING IN NC. EXPANSION WILL BRING PER SCHOLASS REMOTE TRAINING MODEL TO THE RURAL COUNTIES IN THE WESTERN REGION BY PARTNERING WITH TWO NEW COMMUNITY COLLEGE PARTNERS: AB-TECH AND BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (YEAR 1 OF 2-YEAR $1M GRANT) | 2024 | $500K |
| VOLUNTEER FLORIDA FOUNDATION | TALLAHASSEE, FL | HURRICANE HELENE RELIEF EFFORTS | 2024 | $500K |
| LEARN TO EARN DAYTON (OH) | DAYTON, OH | SUPPORT EXPANSION OF THE STATES DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAM BY PROVIDING A PROGRAMMING SUPPORT BEGINNING IN MIDDLE SCHOOL AND LASTING THROUGH POSTSECONDARY ATTAINMENT. (YEAR 1 OF 2-YEAR $1M GRANT) | 2024 | $500K |
| NEST INSIGHT | LONDON | RENEWED PARTNERSHIP WITH NEST TO TEST AND SCALE WORKPLACE OPT-OUT SHORT-TERM SAVINGS RESEARCH TRIALS AND SOLUTIONS. (YEAR 3 OF 3-YEAR 700K GRANT). | 2024 | $286.9K |
| NEST INSIGHT | LONDON | SUPPLEMENTARY FUNDING TO SUPPORT MAXIMIZING IMPACT AT SCALE BY PROVIDING GREATER EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS AND ENGAGEMENT SUPPORT. (YEAR 2 OF 2-YEAR 336,000 GRANT). | 2024 | $267.7K |
| GENERATION YOU EMPLOYED (INDIA) | WASHINGTON DC, DC | GENERATION SUPPORTS ADULTS TO ACHIEVE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AND MOBILITY THROUGH A CAREER. GRANT WILL SCALE IN-COUNTRY PROGRAM DELIVERY ACROSS PRIORITY MARKETS. (YEAR 2 OF 2-YEAR $500K GRANT). | 2024 | $250K |
| GENERATION YOU EMPLOYED (ITALY) | MILANO | GENERATION SUPPORTS ADULTS TO ACHIEVE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AND MOBILITY THROUGH A CAREER. GRANT WILL SCALE IN-COUNTRY PROGRAM DELIVERY ACROSS PRIORITY MARKETS. (YEAR 2 OF 2-YEAR $500K GRANT). | 2024 | $250K |
| THE BIPARTISAN POLICY CENTER | WASHINGTON DC, DC | TO PROGRESS ON POLICY PRIORITIES FOR EMERGENCY SAVINGS THROUGH ROUNDTABLE CONVENING AND EXPERT OUTREACH AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND ISSUE EDUCATION. | 2024 | $250K |
| GEORGE AND FRANCES BALL FOUNDATION (IN) | MUNCIE, IN | SUPPORT C2C MUNCIE IN ENHANCING POSTSECONDARY OUTCOMES BY ALIGNING COLLEGE AND CAREER ADVISING SERVICES FOR GRADES 9-12 WITH NEW INDIANA GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL INDUSTRY, IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE, BALL STATE UNIVERSITY AND LOCAL PRIVATE PHILANTHROPY. CO-FUNDERS INCLUDE GFBF AND IN COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION (YEAR 1 OF 2-YEAR $500K GRANT) | 2024 | $250K |
| STRIVE TOGETHER (NATIONAL) | CINCINNATI, OH | ADD 12 NETWORK MEMBERS IN REGIONS FACING ECONOMIC DISPARITIES, SUPPORT 21 EXISTING COMMUNITIES TO DRIVE MEASURABLE PROGRESS ON YOUTH OUTCOMES LIKE KINDERGARTEN READINESS AND WORKFORCE PREPARATION, BUILD THREE NEW STATE POLICY COALITIONS AND ENHANCE DATA INFRASTRUCTURE TO ALIGN LOCAL AND STATE EFFORTS.(YEAR 1 OF 2-YEAR $500K GRANT) | 2024 | $250K |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR LATINO COMMUNITY ASSET BUILDERS | SAN ANTONIO, TX | SUPPORT ASSET BUILDING IN LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME LATINX COMMUNITIES | 2024 | $250K |
| CODEDOOR | GIESSEN | CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR THE TECH UPSKILLING AND EMPLOYABILITY PROGRAM IN GERMANY WHICH ENABLES UNDERSERVED YOUTH AND ADULTS TO GAIN TECH/CODING SKILLS AND THE PATH TO EMPLOYMENT. | 2024 | $250K |
| NPOWER CANADA | TORONTO | LAUNCHES LOW-INCOME, UNDERSERVED ADULTS AGED 17-30 INTO HIGHER-INCOME, SUSTAINABLE CAREERS IN THE IT SECTOR IN CANADA. | 2024 | $250K |
| CODEDOOR (GERMANY) | GIESSEN | CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR THE TECH UPSKILLING AND EMPLOYABILITY PROGRAM IN GERMANY WHICH ENABLES UNDERSERVED YOUTH AND ADULTS TO GAIN TECH/CODING SKILLS AND THE PATH TO EMPLOYMENT. (YEAR 2 OF 2-YEAR $500K GRANT) | 2024 | $250K |
| LABORATORIA | BROOKLYN, NY | TRAINS WOMEN AS FRONT-END DEVELOPERS AND USER EXPERIENCE DESIGNERS TO SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVE INCOMES. (YEAR 2 OF 2-YEAR $500K GRANT). | 2024 | $250K |
How to apply
This foundation reports on its 990-PF that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications.
About this data
Figures are aggregated from The Blackrock Charitable Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (1 filing on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.