The Blackstone Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Blackstone Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $19.2 million in 167 grants; the typical grant was $75,000 and the largest $1.3 million. 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$19.2 million
- Number of grants167
- Typical grant$75,000
- Largest grant$1.3 million
- Assets$142 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was down from $22.3 million the year before.
36% 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 | $22.3 million | 138 | $135 million |
| 2024 | $19.2 million | 167 | $142 million |
How to apply
The Blackstone Charitable 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 The Blackstone Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 80 | $8.0 million |
| Virginia | 12 | $3.2 million |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $2.0 million |
| Florida | 12 | $1.7 million |
| Texas | 11 | $1.6 million |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $980,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $863,334 |
| California | 15 | $762,298 |
| Nevada | 3 | $455,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $400,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Research Foundation of the City University of New York | Programmatic support for launchpad | $1.3 million |
| Year Up Inc | General grant | $1.0 million |
| Charities Aid Foundation America DBA Caf America | General grant | $900,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America DBA Caf America | General grant | $750,000 |
| Arizona State University Foundation | Programmatic support for launchpad | $683,334 |
| University of Central Florida Foundation Inc | Programmatic support for launchpad | $633,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America DBA Caf America | General grant | $550,000 |
| Jobs for the Future Inc | Programmatic support for launchpad | $539,584 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Programmatic support for launchpad | $530,000 |
| Per Scholas | General grant | $500,000 |
| Prairie View A&m University | Programmatic support for launchpad | $366,000 |
| Howard University | Programmatic support for launchpad | $350,000 |
| Hbcu Founders Initiative | Programmatic support for launchpad | $335,000 |
| Jobs for the Future Inc | Programmatic support for launchpad | $328,278 |
| Divinc | Programmatic support for launchpad | $325,000 |
| Startup Vegas | Programmatic support for launchpad | $325,000 |
| Civlab Inc | Programmatic support for launchpad | $282,000 |
| Arizou DBA Basta | Programmatic support for launchpad | $250,000 |
| City Harvest Inc | General grant | $250,000 |
| Coregiving Co | General grant | $250,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | General grant | $250,000 |
| Sponsors for Educational Opportunity | Programmatic support for launchpad | $250,000 |
| Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers DBA Break A Difference | General grant | $250,000 |
| University of Florida | Programmatic support for launchpad | $225,000 |
| Arizona State University | Programmatic support for launchpad | $180,000 |
| America on Tech Inc | General grant | $175,000 |
| American National Red Cross | General grant | $175,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America DBA Caf America | General grant | $175,000 |
| National Minority Supplier Development Council Inc | Programmatic support for launchpad | $166,667 |
| Miami Dade College | Programmatic support for launchpad | $166,666 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America DBA Caf America | General grant | $155,000 |
| America on Tech Inc | General grant | $150,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America DBA Caf America | General grant | $150,000 |
| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Foundation | Programmatic support for launchpad | $150,000 |
| Florida International University Foundation Inc | Programmatic support for launchpad | $150,000 |
| Governors Island Alliance Inc DBA the Friends of Governors Island | General grant | $150,000 |
| Project Sunshine Inc | General grant | $150,000 |
| Pursuit Transformation Company Inc | General grant | $150,000 |
| University of North Florida Foundation Inc | Programmatic support for launchpad | $150,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America DBA Caf America | General grant | $125,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Verdun S Perry
- Sean Klimczak
- Brian Gavin
- Tabea Hsi
- Christine Anderson
- Beth Chartoff
- Christopher James
- Vincent Letteri
- Eric Liaw
- Kathleen McCarthy
- Aj Murphy
- Todd Myers
- Kiran Reddy
- Paige Ross
- Vik Sawhney
Questions people ask
Does The Blackstone Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Blackstone Charitable Foundation give?
$19.2 million in tax year 2024, across 167 grants, with a typical grant of $75,000.
Who runs The Blackstone Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Verdun S Perry (Board Chair & Director), Sean Klimczak (President & Director), Brian Gavin (Treasurer & Director) and Tabea Hsi (Secretary & Director) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does The Blackstone Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and community development.