Private foundation · EIN 45-5224111 · Pennington, New Jersey · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Irving and Sulamith Blackberg Charitable Foundation

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $105K total, median $13K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$105K
Median grant
$13K
Stays in NJ
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Food Bank of Western MassachussettsHatfield, MAGeneral operating$40K
New England Public Media IncSpringfield, MAGeneral operating$20K
National Kidney FoundationNew York, NYUnrestricted general$15K
Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteBoston, MAGeneral operating$10K
Planned Parenthood League of MassachusetBoston, MAGeneral operating$10K
Rails to Trails ConservancyWashington, DCGeneral operating$10K

By state: Massachusetts 4 · New York 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Irving and Sulamith Blackberg Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pennington, New Jersey, tax-exempt since 2013. 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 Irving and Sulamith Blackberg Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Irving and Sulamith Blackberg Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $105K across 6 grants, a median of $13K.

Where does Irving and Sulamith Blackberg Charitable Foundation give?

Massachusetts (4 grants), New York (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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