Private foundation · EIN 54-1839135 · Newport News, Virginia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Blechman-David Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Virginia. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $5,000.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $151K total, median $5,000. 63% of grants stayed in Virginia. Stated restrictions: Contributions are made only to 501c 3 organizations

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
8
$151K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in VA
63%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$2.9M

How to apply

Written request Contact: E D David Vice President, 739 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Newport News, Va, 7575954500 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Contributions are made only to 501c 3 organizations

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Uncvp EndowmentNewport News, VAEndowment support$70K
Hampton UniversityHampton, VAGeneral support$50K
MacharWashington, DCGeneral support$12K
An Achievable DreamNewport News, VAGeneral support$5,000
American Cancer SocietyHagerstown, MDGeneral support$5,000
Hillel William & MaryWilliamsburg, VAGeneral support$5,000
Cnu Ferguson Center for the ArtsNewport News, VAGeneral support$2,500
Lavinia Engle Scholarship FundBethesda, MDScholarships$1,500

By state: Virginia 5 · District of Columbia 1 · Maryland 2

About this foundation

Blechman-David Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Newport News, Virginia, administered in care of E D David, 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.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Blechman-David Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Written request Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Blechman-David Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $151K across 8 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Blechman-David Foundation Inc give?

Virginia (5 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), Maryland (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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