The Rhea Blackwood Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Rhea Blackwood Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $170,600 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 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$170,600
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was up from $157,500 the year before.
53% 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 | $157,500 | 22 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $170,600 | 20 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
The Rhea Blackwood 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.
What The Rhea Blackwood Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 | $78,600 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $35,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $15,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $12,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Englewood Health Foundation | Medical services | $20,000 |
| Emergency USA | Medical services in ukraine | $15,000 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | Simon-skjodt center | $12,000 |
| American Friends of Sheba Medical Center-Tel Hashomer Inc | Global humanitarian mission | $10,000 |
| Englewood Health Foundation | Medical services | $10,000 |
| Friends of Bezalel Academy | Henry urbach summer project | $10,000 |
| Friends of Bezalel Academy | Henry urbach research lab | $10,000 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard Co | Research on jewish culture and histo | $10,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| NYU Center for Global Affairs | Energy, climate justice, and sustain | $10,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | Medical equipment in israel | $10,000 |
| The Blue Card | Assist holocaust survivors | $10,000 |
| Adi Israel Foundation | Disabled children in israel | $5,000 |
| Friends of Lynn Historical Society | Lynn museum and historical society | $5,000 |
| Heroes to Heroes Foundation | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Museum of Jewish Heritage | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Pet Resq Too Inc | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Holocaust and Human Rights Education Center | Prof. Development conf. | $1,800 |
| Zanis Furry Friends ZZF Inc | Charitable purposes | $1,800 |
Officers and trustees
- Woody Raymond
- Michael D Lissner
- Barbara H Urbach Lissner
Questions people ask
Does The Rhea Blackwood Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Rhea Blackwood Charitable Foundation give?
$170,600 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Rhea Blackwood Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Woody Raymond (Treasurer), Michael D Lissner (Trustee) and Barbara H Urbach Lissner (Advisory Com).
What does The Rhea Blackwood Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, international and arts and culture.