Blanket Fort Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Blanket Fort Foundation is a private foundation in Towson, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.1 million in 78 grants; the typical grant was $17,500 and the largest $300,000. 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$2.1 million
- Number of grants78
- Typical grant$17,500
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$23.1 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
47% 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 | $1.4 million | 68 | $17.2 million |
| 2024 | $2.1 million | 78 | $23.1 million |
How to apply
Blanket Fort 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 Blanket Fort Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 45 | $1.5 million |
| New York | 9 | $176,800 |
| Maine | 10 | $127,000 |
| California | 3 | $109,200 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $30,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $26,800 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $24,300 |
| Florida | 1 | $20,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $180 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Thread Inc | General need | $300,000 |
| The Associated | General need | $180,000 |
| Fund for Educational Excellence Inc | General need | $110,000 |
| Improving Education | General need | $75,000 |
| Heartsmiles | General need | $60,000 |
| The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore | General need | $60,000 |
| KIPP Baltimore Inc | General need | $60,000 |
| Homeworthy | General need | $60,000 |
| New York University | General need | $51,800 |
| Johns Hopkins University | General need | $50,000 |
| New Israel Fund | General need | $50,000 |
| Rebuild Metro Inc | General need | $50,000 |
| The Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism | General need | $50,000 |
| University of Maryland Foundation Inc | General need | $50,000 |
| Social Good Fund Inc (Jewtina Y Co) | General need | $43,000 |
| Israaid Global Humanitarian Assistance Inc | General need | $40,000 |
| Uempower of MD | General need | $40,000 |
| We Will All Rise | General need | $35,000 |
| Aziza Peace | General need | $30,000 |
| Harold Grinspoon Foundation | General need | $30,000 |
| Umbc Foundation | General need | $30,000 |
| Change Summer Inc | General need | $30,000 |
| Franciscan Center Inc | General need | $30,000 |
| Beyond TYPE1 | General need | $26,200 |
| Collegebound Foundation Inc | General need | $25,000 |
| Dream Big Foundation Inc | General need | $25,000 |
| Farnsworth Art Museum | General need | $25,000 |
| Lifebridge Health Inc | General need | $25,000 |
| Project Kesher | General need | $25,000 |
| Weekend Backpacks for Homeless Kids | General need | $25,000 |
| City Neighbors Foundation Inc | General need | $25,000 |
| Cherry Hill Strong Inc | General need | $25,000 |
| Lewy Body Dementia Association | General need | $25,000 |
| Baltimore Museum of Art | General need | $23,500 |
| Footsteps Inc | General need | $20,000 |
| Pen Bay Waldo Healthcare Foundation | General need | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of MD - Delores G Kelly Health Equity Fund | General need | $20,000 |
| Springboard Collaborative | General need | $20,000 |
| Touched by Type 1 | General need | $20,000 |
| Port Discovery Children's Museum | General need | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Traci Lerner Co RSF LLC
- Mark Lerner Co RSF LLC
- Sara Lerner Co RSF LLC
Questions people ask
Does Blanket Fort Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Blanket Fort Foundation give?
$2.1 million in tax year 2024, across 78 grants, with a typical grant of $17,500.
Who runs Blanket Fort Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Traci Lerner Co RSF LLC (Trustee), Mark Lerner Co RSF LLC (Trustee) and Sara Lerner Co RSF LLC (Trustee).
What does Blanket Fort Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.