BLSJ Scholarship Foundation
Accepts applications
BLSJ Scholarship Foundation is a private foundation in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $27,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$27,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$348,727
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2024 was up from $17,200 the year before.
80% 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 | $17,200 | 5 | $321,665 |
| 2024 | $27,000 | 5 | $348,727 |
How to apply
| Contact | Rick van Osten 114 Haddontowne CT, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (856) 616-8460 |
| What to submit | Application form requesting scholarship |
| Deadlines | April 15 |
| Restrictions | Burlington, camden, cumberland, gloucester, salem, atlantic & cape may counties |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What BLSJ Scholarship Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $19,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $8,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Builders League Named Scholarship - Williamson College of the Trades | Scholarship award | $15,000 |
| Sean Gallagher Scholarship - Rowan College at Burlington County | Scholarship award | $5,000 |
| Liam Auge Scholarship - SJ Technical Training | Scholarship award | $3,000 |
| Bryan Hernandez Cortez Scholarship - Williamson College of the Trades | Scholarship award | $2,000 |
| Erik Hernandez Cortez Scholarship - Williamson College of the Trades | Scholarship award | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Washburn
- Marni Schatz
- Richard van Osten
Questions people ask
Does BLSJ Scholarship Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 15.
How much does BLSJ Scholarship Foundation give?
$27,000 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs BLSJ Scholarship Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert Washburn (President), Marni Schatz (Vice President) and Richard van Osten (Treasurer).
What does BLSJ Scholarship Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.