BKS Foundation
Preselected recipients only
BKS Foundation is a private foundation in Baltimore, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $34,500 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $9,500. 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$34,500
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$9,500
- Assets$0
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $34,500 | 11 | $0 |
How to apply
BKS 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.
What BKS Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 10 | $33,500 |
| Washington | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| RC3 | donation to a 501c3 for promoting economic mobility bringing people together and helping families overcome health disparities. | $9,500 |
| Help a Child Grow inc | donation for services encompassing pre-school education maternity day and residential care youth services and adoption and foster care | $8,000 |
| Riverboyz Youth Sports Inc | To little league football team 501c3 org | $2,000 |
| Greenbriar Childrens Center | donation for providing services including emergency shelter residential care independent living family preservation early childhood education and care and Project Safe Place | $2,000 |
| Commission 2 Love | donation for youth mentoring initiative aimed at fostering spiritual enrichment and character development among inner-city children in Savannah | $2,000 |
| Masjid Jihad Inc | donation for fostering human excellence and good character through building valuable relationships | $2,000 |
| Jonesville Baptist Church | donation to support Their vision is to transform lives and make disciples through loving people evangelism training fellowship diversity in ministry and meaningful worship. | $2,000 |
| Karing Heartz Community Development | donation to support motivate sponsor and inspire individuals in the community by providing services to those in need. Their programs include mentoring sponsoring supporting and feeding the communities. | $2,000 |
| Family Promise of Coastal Empire | donation for providing emergency shelter and basic needs to families with children experiencing homelessness | $2,000 |
| SAFE Shelter Center for Domestic Vi | donation towards preventing domestic violence protect victims and promote change in lives families and the community | $2,000 |
| Game Audio Diversity Alliance | donation for building a more inclusive and diverse game audio industry by creating career advancement opportunities for underrepresented voices through education mentoring networking and financial support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bahiyah Shabazz
Questions people ask
Does BKS Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does BKS Foundation give?
$34,500 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs BKS Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Bahiyah Shabazz (Trustee).
What does BKS Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, youth programs and education.