The Cedarcrest Charitable Foundation Aka BLBB Charitable
Preselected recipients only
The Cedarcrest Charitable Foundation Aka BLBB Charitable is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.6 million in 207 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $170,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.6 million
- Number of grants207
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$170,000
- Assets$49.0 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.7 million the year before.
26% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $2.0 million | 189 | $53.0 million |
| 2023 | $1.7 million | 215 | $46.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 207 | $49.0 million |
How to apply
The Cedarcrest Charitable Foundation Aka BLBB Charitable says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Cedarcrest Charitable Foundation Aka BLBB Charitable funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 173 | $1.3 million |
| Kansas | 2 | $160,000 |
| New York | 6 | $33,270 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $11,500 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $6,500 |
| Virginia | 3 | $6,000 |
| North Dakota | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $3,400 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $3,012 |
| Maine | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Williamson College of the Trades | Alumni Relations | $170,000 |
| The Ellis Foundation | Scholarship FUND (SEE GENERAL STATEMENT) | $140,114 |
| Gemma Services | Precision Analytics and Teacher Apprentice Program | $75,000 |
| Bucks County Opportunity Council Inc | Economic Self-Sufficiency Program and Montgomery County Expansion | $50,000 |
| Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Delaware Val | Montgomery County Financial Empowerment Center Expansion | $50,000 |
| Temple University | BLBB Charitable Financial Planning Scholarship FUND at Fox School of Business | $32,000 |
| Achieveability | Family Self-Sufficiency Program | $30,000 |
| Meadowbrook School | Professional Development and Curriculum/Resources INVESTMENT | $30,000 |
| Along the Way Inc | Bucks County Pathway Project | $25,000 |
| Community Partnership School | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation | General Operating for Academic Support and Enrichment Activities | $25,000 |
| Gwynedd-Mercy Academy | L.E.A.D. Program | $25,000 |
| Pennypack Ecological Restoration Tr | Ecological Restoration & Non-Profit Support Internship | $25,000 |
| Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia | General Support (Director Discretionary) | $25,000 |
| Squash Smarts Inc | General Operating Support for SquashSmarts' Educational Programs | $25,000 |
| The Public School of Germantown | BLBB Charitable Opportunity Scholarship FUND | $25,000 |
| The Public School of Germantown | the endowment fund and the Annual Fund/General Operating (Director Discretionary) | $25,000 |
| Travis Manion Foundation | Spartan Leadership Summit (NE Regional and National) | $25,000 |
| Wissahickon Valley Watershed Association Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Bucks County Historical Society Mercer Museum | BLBB Educational Internship Program at Mercer Museum & Fonthill Castle | $20,000 |
| Children Scholarship Fund Philadelphia | Capacity Building for CSFP's "Breaking Barriers" Campaign | $20,000 |
| Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School | Horizons at Cristo Rey | $20,000 |
| Girls on the Run of Montgomery and Delaware Counti | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Philadelphia Outward Bound Center | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Starfinder Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Ellis Foundation | Scholarship fund | $19,886 |
| Mary Mother of the Redeemer Catholic School | Innovation Lab | $15,000 |
| Meadowbrook School | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Womens Way | Financial Wellness Program | $15,000 |
| Bowmans Hill Wildflower Preserve Association Inc | Strategic Education Extension Project | $12,500 |
| Tricounty Community Network Inc | C2 Camp 2023 and 2024 & Launching Leaders | $12,000 |
| Wyndcroft School | the Wyndcroft Fund, the Endowment FUND, and the Kate Wunner Fund | $11,000 |
| Center School | Innovation Lab | $10,000 |
| Horizons Greater Philadelphia Inc | Curriculum Support | $10,000 |
| Mary Mother of the Redeemer Catholic School | Innovation Lab (Director Discretionary) | $10,000 |
| Meadowbrook School | General Support (Employee Matching) | $10,000 |
| Norristown Zoological Society | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Springside Chestnut Hill Academy | Horizons at SCH Academy | $10,000 |
| The Academy in Manayunk Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Why Not Prosper Inc | General Support (Director Discretionary) | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Laura W Brewer
- Diana Loukedis Doherty
- Clifford Haugen
- W Dean Karrash
- John T Lawton
Questions people ask
Does The Cedarcrest Charitable Foundation Aka BLBB Charitable accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Cedarcrest Charitable Foundation Aka BLBB Charitable give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2024, across 207 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Cedarcrest Charitable Foundation Aka BLBB Charitable?
Its 2024 filing lists Laura W Brewer (Dir, VP), Diana Loukedis Doherty (Dir), Clifford Haugen (Dir, Pres) and W Dean Karrash (Dir, Sec, VP) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Cedarcrest Charitable Foundation Aka BLBB Charitable fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and faith communities.