Private foundation · EIN 84-2144591 · New York, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Blackrock 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 43 grants paid, $38M total, median $250K. 9% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
43
$38M
Median grant
$250K
Stays in NY
9%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$212M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Breakthrough Energy Catalyst FoundationKirkland, WAAdvancing the global transition to net-zero by accelerating market adoption of new clean energy solutions (year 3 of 5-year $100m grant).$20M
Us-Japan CouncilWashington, DCMineta ambassador's program- new education endowment to support student exchanges for u.s. and japanese students$2.5M
Build Commonwealth IncBoston, MADeepen esi overseeing opt-out savings trails, existing demonstration projects (ups, best buy, adp), new launches across the recordkeeping a…$2.0M
The Commit Partnership (tx)Dallas, TXDevelop best-in-class career and college advising entity for dallas county students by helping to transform and expand local ngo called edu…$2.0M
NYC Kids Rise IncLong Island City, NYDevelop a comprehensive blueprint for neighborhood-based financial empowerment infrastrusture (year 1 and 2 of 3-year $3.75m grant).$1.5M
International Rescue CommitteeNew York, NYSupport for global crisis response fund (year 1 of 3-year $3m grant)$1.0M
Partners for Rural Impact Inc (national)Berea, KYSupport the development of a national rural network, sponsor 6 rural convenings, establish pris capacity to fund on-the-ground organization…$750K
Spartanburg Academic Movement (sc)Spartanburg, SCSupport sam to lead union county in developing their own cradle-to-career plan. sam will also provide no-cost professional development to u…$750K
Age UKLondon, UKTo fund the delivery of financial benefits program across uk, develop impact measurement systems to track new social impact metrics and ind…$593K
Build Commonwealth IncBoston, MAInvestor diaries research initiative to better understand the motivations and habits of low-to-middle income (lmi) households who have ente…$500K
Learn to Earn Dayton (oh)Dayton, OHSupport expansion of the states dual enrollment program by providing a programming support beginning in middle school and lasting through p…$500K
Per Scholas (nc)Bronx, NYSupport expansion of existing free tech job training and upskilling in nc. expansion will bring per scholass remote training model to the r…$500K
Volunteer Florida FoundationTallahassee, FLHurricane helene relief efforts$500K
Nest InsightLondon, UKRenewed partnership with nest to test and scale workplace opt-out short-term savings research trials and solutions. (year 3 of 3-year 700k…$287K
Nest InsightLondon, UKSupplementary funding to support maximizing impact at scale by providing greater external communications and engagement support. (year 2 of…$268K
Codedoor (germany)Giessen, GMContinued support for the tech upskilling and employability program in germany which enables underserved youth and adults to gain tech/codi…$250K
CodedoorGiessen, GMContinued support for the tech upskilling and employability program in germany which enables underserved youth and adults to gain tech/codi…$250K
Generation You Employed (india)Washington, DCGeneration supports adults to achieve economic opportunity and mobility through a career. grant will scale in-country program delivery acro…$250K
Generation You Employed (italy)Milano, ITGeneration supports adults to achieve economic opportunity and mobility through a career. grant will scale in-country program delivery acro…$250K
George and Frances Ball Foundation (in)Muncie, INSupport c2c muncie in enhancing postsecondary outcomes by aligning college and career advising services for grades 9-12 with new indiana gr…$250K
LaboratoriaBrooklyn, NYTrains women as front-end developers and user experience designers to significantly improve incomes. (year 2 of 2-year $500k grant).$250K
National Association for Latino Community Asset BuildersSan Antonio, TXSupport asset building in low-to-moderate income latinx communities$250K
Npower CanadaToronto, CALaunches low-income, underserved adults aged 17-30 into higher-income, sustainable careers in the it sector in canada.$250K
Strive Together (national)Cincinnati, OHAdd 12 network members in regions facing economic disparities, support 21 existing communities to drive measurable progress on youth outcom…$250K
The Bipartisan Policy CenterWashington, DCTo progress on policy priorities for emergency savings through roundtable convening and expert outreach and policy development and issue ed…$250K
Youth Business International Kiz Sinnova (germany)London, UKTo support young entrepreneurship program in germany (year 1 of 2-year 450k grant)$223K
Blueprint for All (UK)London, UKLaunch and maintain a digital platform through which to offer career, mentorship, and mental health support for black youth. (year 3 of 4-y…$167K
West Contra Costa Public Education FundRichmond, CACreate an investable action plan outlining data coordination, strategic partnerships, ways to embed outreach into existing programs run by…$148K
Generation You Employed (UK)Egham, UKGeneration supports adults to achieve economic opportunity and mobility through a career. grant will scale in-country program delivery acro…$132K
Aspen InstituteAspen, COInvest america event to showcase bipartisan research to highligh benefits of early wealth-building accounts.$129K
Career ReadyLondon, UKHelp career ready build organizational resilience and sustainability through improved digital capacity, to support their socio-economic mob…$127K
LA Cruz Roja EspaolaMadrid, SPSpanish floods relief efforts$106K
American Red CrossWashington, DCSpring 2024: $100k spring storms and floods and disaster relief$100K
American Red CrossWashington, DCFall 2024: $100k for hurricane helene relief efforts$100K
Christel House (south Africa)Indianapolis, INGeneral support for christel house south africa (chsa), with a focus on the college & careers program (year 2 of 2-year $200k grant).$100K
Financial Health NetworkChicago, ILSponsorship for emerge financial health conference.$100K
Inspiring GirlsLondon, UKTwofold focus - the first to expand financial clubs across uk, spain, italy, france, portugal, serbia, and switzerland. the second to incre…$100K
Inspiring GirlsLondon, UKTwofold focus - the first to expand financial clubs across uk, spain, italy, france, portugal, serbia, and switzerland. the second to incre…$100K
Team RubiconLos Angeles, CAFall 2024: $100k for hurricane helene relief efforts$100K
Team RubiconLos Angeles, CAWinter 2024: $100k for ready reserver fund,$100K
Just Finance Foundation (UK)London, UKFinancial literacy education for children aged 5-11; blackrock engaging as member of a sponsor group of industry leaders (year 3 of 3-year…$63K
Civic Action (canada)Toronto, CADiversecity fellows program for leaders from diverse communities- the program will provide self-assessment tools and personalized leadershi…$50K
United Way of PiedmontSpartanburg, SCHurricane helene relief efforts$25K

By state: Washington 1 · New York 4 · INTL 16 · District of Columbia 5 · Massachusetts 2 · Texas 2

About this foundation

The Blackrock Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New York, New York, administered in care of Karolina Walecik, tax-exempt since 2019. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does The Blackrock Charitable Foundation 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 The Blackrock Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $38M across 43 grants, a median of $250K.

Where does The Blackrock Charitable Foundation give?

Washington (1 grants), New York (4 grants), INTL (16 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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