Walter A Bloedorn Foundation
Accepts applications
Walter A Bloedorn Foundation is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2024 it gave $727,500 in 65 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$727,500
- Number of grants65
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$11.7 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was up from $385,000 the year before.
43% 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 | $385,000 | 42 | $7.3 million |
| 2024 | $727,500 | 65 | $11.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert Davis Walter A Bloedorn Foun 888 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20006 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (202) 879-8926 |
| What to submit | Request may be made by submitting a grant application form and should include sufficient information to evaluate the program and tax-exempt status of donee. |
| Deadlines | Generally, requests should be received by december 31, to be considered at the april board meeting. |
| Restrictions | Grants normally range from $1,000 to $40,000. Preferential consideration is given to applicants in the metropolitan Washington, dc area. |
What Walter A Bloedorn Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 41 | $475,000 |
| Maryland | 14 | $172,500 |
| Virginia | 9 | $70,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center (MWHC) | Program provides health care, parent education and support for mother and children up to three | $50,000 |
| Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation | Supports education and training programs for nurses | $50,000 |
| Ivymount School Inc | To support operating expenses | $45,000 |
| RS Lourie Ctr for Infants and Young Children | To support social and emotional health of young children and their families | $25,000 |
| The Family Place Inc | Programs to empower low-income latino families. Development of young children up to 4 through educational and support services | $25,000 |
| Bright Beginnings | To support early childhood education and development | $20,000 |
| Horton's Kids | Empowers kids in washington, dc | $20,000 |
| House of Ruth | To support kidspace child and family development center | $20,000 |
| La Cocina Va DBA Kitchen of Purpose | Uses the power of food as an agent for social and economic change | $20,000 |
| The Maddux School | Support program serving young children (4-8 years old) with learning and social challenges | $20,000 |
| Appletree Institute for Education Innovation | To support early childhood education and development | $15,000 |
| Bishop John T Walker School for Boys | To support 2021-2022 student sponsorships | $15,000 |
| Educare DC | To support your greatest needs | $15,000 |
| Friends of Fort Dupont Ice Arena | The "kids on ice" program | $15,000 |
| Hope and A Home | To support housing units for homeless and very low income families | $15,000 |
| St Ann's Center for Children Youth and Families | Helps mothers and children overcome by crises | $15,000 |
| The Kreeger Museum | Support programs for underserved communities with online education for elementary age students | $15,000 |
| The Seed Foundation | To support youth programs | $15,000 |
| A Wider Circle | To support youth programs | $10,000 |
| Calvary Women's Services | "the greatest need" to support women's health program | $10,000 |
| Cancer Support Community | Uplift and strengthens people impacted by cancer | $10,000 |
| DC Central Kitchen | To support the greatest need feeding the hungry during the pandemic | $10,000 |
| FAMILIES4FAMILIES | Empower student leaders to enact positive change in the local communities | $10,000 |
| First Colony Foundation | To support research on early english settlement sites in bertie county, nc | $10,000 |
| Grassroots Health | To support youth programs | $10,000 |
| Lisner-Louise-Dickson-Hurt Home | Provide extraordinary health and life care services to low and modest income seniors | $10,000 |
| Peace of Mind Inc | Educated students about mindfulness, brain science, conflict resolution and social justice | $10,000 |
| Round House Theatre | Enrich community with bold, outstanding theatrical and educational experiences | $10,000 |
| The Child & Family Network Centers | To close racial equity gaps | $10,000 |
| The Fishing School | Support afterschool, summer success and parent engagement programs | $10,000 |
| The Joseph Robert Shaw Fdndba Joey's Foundation | To support exercise program targeting 5-18 year olds with neuromusculoskeletal conditions | $10,000 |
| Best Buddies in Virginia and DC | To support youth programs | $7,500 |
| Community Forklift | Eliminates waste and fosters a healthier environment | $7,500 |
| Safe Shores - the DC Children's Advocacy Center | Hope and healing for individuals that have been affected by abused, trauma and violence | $7,500 |
| The Campagna Center | Social development programs for low-income, at risk children in the city of alexandria | $7,500 |
| Washington School for Girls | Ignite the joyful pursuit of learning and inspire lives of faith-filled purpose, leadership and service | $7,500 |
| Alexandria Seaport Foundation | To support youth programs | $5,000 |
| Capital Hospice (DBA Capital Caring Health) | Provide patients and their families with advanced illness care of the highest quality | $5,000 |
| Centronia | Early childhood education and development centers | $5,000 |
| Child Resource Connect | Create homes free from abuse and neglect | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John A Sargent Jr
- H Gregory Platts
- John A Sargent
- Robert E Davis
- Kathryn E Davis
- Stephanie de Sibour
Questions people ask
Does Walter A Bloedorn Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Generally, requests should be received by december 31, to be considered at the april board meeting.
How much does Walter A Bloedorn Foundation give?
$727,500 in tax year 2024, across 65 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Walter A Bloedorn Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John A Sargent Jr (Vice President/Director), H Gregory Platts (Director), John A Sargent (Director) and Robert E Davis (President/Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Walter A Bloedorn Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.