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The Blackrock Charitable Foundation

New York, New York  ·  EIN 842144591  ·  Private foundation

The Blackrock Charitable Foundation is a New York-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $8.9M in annual giving against $297.8M in assets. This page documents the 104 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Blackrock Charitable Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$8.9M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$297.8M
Total assets
104
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Blackrock Charitable Foundation funds

The Blackrock Charitable Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, community improvement, economic development, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, and related causes.

Adult EducationCommunity ImprovementEconomic DevelopmentEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationFinancial EmpowermentHealth CareHigher EducationK-12 Education

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, hispanic communities, immigrants & refugees, low-income communities, rural communities.

black communitieschildrenhispanic communitiesimmigrants & refugeeslow-income communitiesrural communitiesolder adultswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Blackrock Charitable Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Foundation
ADVANCING THE GLOBAL TRANSITION TO NET-ZERO BY ACCELERATING MARKET ADOPTION OF NEW CLEAN ENERGY SOLUTIONS (YEAR 3 OF 5-YEAR $100M GRANT).
Kirkland, WA$20.0M2024
Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Foundation
ADVANCING THE GLOBAL TRANSITION TO NET-ZERO BY ACCELERATING MARKET ADOPTION OF NEW CLEAN ENERGY SOLUTIONS (YEAR 2 OF 5-YEAR $100M GRANT).
Kirkland, WA$20.0M2023
Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Foundation
LOW-CARBON TRANSITION
Kirkland, WA$20.0M2022
Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics (find)
COVID-19 RELIEF AND RECOVERY
$5.0M2022
Generation You Employed Inc
COVID-19 RELIEF AND RECOVERY
Washington, DC$5.0M2020
Us-japan Council
MINETA AMBASSADOR'S PROGRAM- NEW EDUCATION ENDOWMENT TO SUPPORT STUDENT EXCHANGES FOR U.S. AND JAPANESE STUDENTS
Washington Dc, DC$2.5M2024
Build Commonwealth
SAVINGS AND FINANCIAL RESILIENCY
Boston, MA$2.5M2022
Build Commonwealth Inc
DEEPEN ESI OVERSEEING OPT-OUT SAVINGS TRAILS, EXISTING DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS (UPS, BEST BUY, ADP), NEW LAUNCHES ACROSS THE RECORDKEEPING AN
Boston, MA$2.0M2024
The Commit Partnership (tx)
DEVELOP BEST-IN-CLASS CAREER AND COLLEGE ADVISING ENTITY FOR DALLAS COUNTY STUDENTS BY HELPING TO TRANSFORM AND EXPAND LOCAL NGO CALLED EDUC
Dallas, TX$2.0M2024
Build Commonwealth
DEEPEN EMERGENCY SAVINGS INITIATIVE (ESI) OVERSEEING OPT-OUT SAVINGS TRAILS, EXISTING DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS (UPS, BEST BUY, ADP), NEW LAUNC
Boston, MA$2.0M2023
Per Scholas
TRAINS LOW TO MODERATE INCOME INDIVIDUALS FOR CAREERS IN TECHNOLOGY, CONNECTING GRADUATES TO HIGH-GROWTH TECH CAREERS (YEAR 3 OF 3-YEAR $5M
Bronx, NY$1.5M2023
Per Scholas Inc
JOBS AND ECONOMIC MOBILITY
Bronx, NY$1.5M2022
Nyc Kids Rise Inc
DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE BLUEPRINT FOR NEIGHBORHOOD-BASED FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT INFRASTRUSTURE (YEAR 1 AND 2 OF 3-YEAR $3.75M GRANT).
Long Island City, NY$1.5M2024
International Rescue Committee
SUPPORT FOR GLOBAL CRISIS RESPONSE FUND (YEAR 1 OF 3-YEAR $3M GRANT)
New York, NY$1.0M2024
Per Scholas Inc
JOBS AND ECONOMIC MOBILITY
Bronx, NY$1.0M2020

The Blackrock Charitable Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$8.9M
2022$32.2M
2023$30.0M
2024$38.1M

How to apply for funding from The Blackrock Charitable Foundation

The Blackrock Charitable Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at blackrock.com.

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Frequently asked questions about The Blackrock Charitable Foundation

Does The Blackrock Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
The Blackrock Charitable Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does The Blackrock Charitable Foundation fund?
The Blackrock Charitable Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Foundation, Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Foundation, Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Blackrock Charitable Foundation give in grants?
The Blackrock Charitable Foundation reported $8.9M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $109.2M over 104 grants.
Where is The Blackrock Charitable Foundation located?
The Blackrock Charitable Foundation is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 842144591.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Blackrock Charitable Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Blackrock Charitable Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.