Booz Allen Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Booz Allen Foundation is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2024 it gave $936,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$936,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$4.9 million
- New grantees94%
Giving in 2024 was up from $930,000 the year before.
94% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $930,000 | 3 | $6.5 million |
| 2024 | $936,000 | 17 | $4.9 million |
How to apply
Booz Allen Foundation 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Booz Allen Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 7 | $310,000 |
| California | 3 | $145,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $110,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $100,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $35,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $30,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Year Up | Innovation fund grantee award | $100,000 |
| Exempt Me Now | Innovation fund grantee award | $75,000 |
| Sliding Doors STEM & Dyslexia Learning Center | Innovation fund grantee award | $75,000 |
| Elementary Institute of Science | Innovation fund grantee award | $75,000 |
| Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital | Innovation fund grantee award | $50,000 |
| Anacostia On-Ramps to Careers | Innovation fund grantee award | $50,000 |
| Anacostia College Track | Innovation fund grantee award | $50,000 |
| Mana de San Diego | Innovation fund grantee award | $50,000 |
| The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington | Innovation fund grantee award | $50,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Louisville | Innovation fund grantee award | $35,000 |
| STEM for Her Foundation | Innovation fund grantee award | $35,000 |
| East Lake Educational Foundation | Innovation fund grantee award | $20,000 |
| Soul Program | Innovation fund grantee award | $20,000 |
| B-360 Baltimore Inc | Innovation fund grantee award | $20,000 |
| Envision Excellence in STEM Education | Innovation fund grantee award | $15,000 |
| Women in Cybersecurity | Innovation fund grantee award | $10,000 |
| Fire STEM | Innovation fund grantee award | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John Murdock
- Nancy Laben
- Lidia Soto-Harmon
- Irma Beccera
- Tony Mitchell
Questions people ask
Does Booz Allen Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Booz Allen Foundation give?
$936,000 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Booz Allen Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John Murdock (Director/President), Nancy Laben (Director/Treasurer), Lidia Soto-Harmon (Director/Secretary) and Irma Beccera (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Booz Allen Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.