Blue Ridge Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Blue Ridge Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Moorestown, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $106,175 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$106,175
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was up from $87,750 the year before.
30% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $87,750 | 19 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $106,175 | 23 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Blue Ridge Charitable Trust 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 Blue Ridge Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $33,000 |
| Massachusetts | 9 | $19,513 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $15,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $6,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $4,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $2,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Syracuse University School of Architecture | Educational support | $20,000 |
| Design Cause | General support | $15,000 |
| Access Fund | Support rock climbing advocacy | $10,000 |
| Washington University in St Louis | Educational support | $10,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | Support national advocacy | $5,000 |
| MIT Aacre | Support for alumni programming | $5,000 |
| Neighboorhood Villages | General support | $5,000 |
| Princeton Day School | Educational support | $5,000 |
| The Bowery Mission | Support rescue mission programs for homelessness | $5,000 |
| Appalachian Service Project | General support | $4,000 |
| Heartland Human Care Services | General support | $3,000 |
| New Alternatives | Assistance for medically complex children | $3,000 |
| Ucan | General support | $3,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | General support | $2,000 |
| Pine Street Inn | Program support for homelessness | $2,000 |
| St Francis House | Program support for homelessness | $2,000 |
| Strong Towns | Support community improvement | $2,000 |
| Beacon Hill Civic Association | Support to preserve and enhance the quality of life of beacon hill | $1,000 |
| Boston Athenaeum | General support for library services | $1,000 |
| He Is Me Institute | General support | $1,000 |
| Movember Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Support the Girls | General support | $661 |
| Pan-Mass Challenge | General support | $513 |
Officers and trustees
- William Stattman
- Virginia Stattman
Questions people ask
Does Blue Ridge Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Blue Ridge Charitable Trust give?
$106,175 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Blue Ridge Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists William Stattman (Trustee) and Virginia Stattman (Trustee).
What does Blue Ridge Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, housing and homelessness and youth programs.