Bbla Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Bbla Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New Hope, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $45,630 in 95 grants; the typical grant was $300 and the largest $4,000. 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$45,630
- Number of grants95
- Typical grant$300
- Largest grant$4,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2024 was up from $40,335 the year before.
10% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $101,358 | 96 | $692,242 |
| 2023 | $40,335 | 96 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $45,630 | 95 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Bbla Foundation Inc 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 Bbla Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 61 | $30,000 |
| New Jersey | 10 | $4,200 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $4,000 |
| California | 5 | $2,800 |
| Maryland | 4 | $950 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $780 |
| New York | 3 | $550 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $400 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $400 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beloved Asheville | No restrictions | $4,000 |
| Buckingham Friends School | No restrictions | $3,500 |
| Riverside Symphonia | No restrictions | $3,000 |
| Solebury Friends Meeting | No restrictions | $2,500 |
| George School | No restrictions | $1,500 |
| Mercer Street Friends | No restrictions | $1,350 |
| Eagle Fire Company | No restrictions | $1,000 |
| Get Bent Friends | No restrictions | $1,000 |
| Grid Alternatives | No restrictions | $1,000 |
| Project Home | No restrictions | $800 |
| Friends Council on Education | No restrictions | $750 |
| National Friends Education Fund | No restrictions | $750 |
| Bryn Mawr College | No restrictions | $700 |
| Haverford College | No restrictions | $700 |
| Fisherman's Mark | No restrictions | $600 |
| St James School | No restrictions | $600 |
| ACLU Foundation | No restrictions | $500 |
| American Friends Service Committee | No restrictions | $500 |
| Ann Silverman Community Health Clinic | No restrictions | $500 |
| Bristol Friends Meeting | No restrictions | $500 |
| Centro Nueva Creacion | No restrictions | $500 |
| International Institutue of New England | No restrictions | $500 |
| Philabundance | No restrictions | $500 |
| Playworks | No restrictions | $500 |
| St Philip's Church | No restrictions | $500 |
| St James Episcopal Church | No restrictions | $500 |
| FCNL Education Fund | No restrictions | $400 |
| New Hope Arts | No restrictions | $400 |
| Philadelphia Yearly Meeting | No restrictions | $400 |
| Right Sharing of World Resources | No restrictions | $400 |
| Trenton Area Soup Kitchen | No restrictions | $350 |
| Americares | No restrictions | $300 |
| Amnesty International | No restrictions | $300 |
| Better Community Housing of Trenton | No restrictions | $300 |
| Bucks County Choral Society | No restrictions | $300 |
| Bucks County Housing Group | No restrictions | $300 |
| Bucks County Opportunity Council Inc | No restrictions | $300 |
| Delaware Valley Food Pantry | No restrictions | $300 |
| Earthjustice | No restrictions | $300 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | No restrictions | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Christopher Kerr
- Catherine D Kerr
Questions people ask
Does Bbla Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bbla Foundation Inc give?
$45,630 in tax year 2024, across 95 grants, with a typical grant of $300.
Who runs Bbla Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Christopher Kerr (President) and Catherine D Kerr (Secretary).
What does Bbla Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.