BLL Foundation
Preselected recipients only
BLL Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $54,490 in 51 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $4,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$54,490
- Number of grants51
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$4,500
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2025 was up from $52,595 the year before.
48% of its 2025 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 | $47,045 | 39 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $52,595 | 51 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $54,490 | 51 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
BLL 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 BLL Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 38 | $45,635 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $3,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $1,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $1,005 |
| Kansas | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $250 |
| Missouri | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wnet (Thirteen PBS) | General operations | $4,500 |
| Temple Emanu El | General operations | $3,150 |
| Special Olympics | General operations | $3,000 |
| Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind Inc | General operations | $2,750 |
| Lincoln Ctr Theater | General operations | $2,546 |
| Central Park Conservancy | General operations | $2,000 |
| Citizens Comm Children Ny | General operations | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General operations | $2,000 |
| God's Love We Deliver | General operations | $2,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | General operations | $2,000 |
| Fresh Air Fund | General operations | $1,250 |
| 122 E 66th St Fdn | General operations | $1,000 |
| ASPCA | General operations | $1,000 |
| Breille Books Blind Children (American Action Fund for Blind Children and A | General operations | $1,000 |
| Children's Aid | General operations | $1,000 |
| Compassion Choices | General operations | $1,000 |
| Congregation Emanu El | General operations | $1,000 |
| CT College | General operations | $1,000 |
| Fraxa | General operations | $1,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | General operations | $1,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | General operations | $1,000 |
| Operation Smile | General operations | $1,000 |
| Park Avenue Armory | General operations | $1,000 |
| Reading Is Fundamental | General operations | $1,000 |
| Red Cross | General operations | $1,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | General operations | $1,000 |
| Smile Train | General operations | $1,000 |
| World Wild Life | General operations | $1,000 |
| Damon Runyon Cancer Fdn | General operations | $964 |
| Entertainment Community Fund | General operations | $750 |
| Frick Coll | General operations | $630 |
| League of Women Voters | General operations | $600 |
| Brennan Ctr for Justice | General operations | $500 |
| Feeding America | General operations | $500 |
| Food Bank for NYC | General operations | $500 |
| Giffords | General operations | $500 |
| Hartley House | General operations | $500 |
| Mapplebrook | General operations | $500 |
| Master Voices | General operations | $500 |
| Save the Children | General operations | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara G Landau
- Blair Trippe
Questions people ask
Does BLL Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does BLL Foundation give?
$54,490 in tax year 2025, across 51 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs BLL Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Barbara G Landau (Trustee) and Blair Trippe (Trustee).
What does BLL Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, disability and youth programs.