Private foundation · EIN 13-7104062 · New York, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Bl Squared Foundation Tr

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $36K total, median $36K. 100% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$36K
Median grant
$36K
Stays in NY
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.7M

Grants paid in 2024

1 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Young Israel of New RochelleNew Rochelle, NYCharity$36K

About this foundation

Bl Squared Foundation Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in New York, New York, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Bl Squared Foundation Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Bl Squared Foundation Tr give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $36K across 1 grants, a median of $36K.

Where does Bl Squared Foundation Tr give?

New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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