BLT Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
BLT Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $130,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$130,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $120,000 the year before.
11% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $120,000 | 10 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $120,000 | 10 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $130,000 | 9 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
BLT 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 BLT Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 3 | $55,000 |
| New York | 4 | $45,000 |
| California | 1 | $15,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Immigration Rights | Further charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Further charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Chief Seattle Club | Further charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Upward Bound House Dev Dept | Further charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Trans Youth Emergency Project | Further charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Legal Counsel for Youth and Childre | Further charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| 350ORG | Further charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | Further charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Brennan Center | Further charitable purpose | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Yarrow Durbin
- Margaret Durbin
Questions people ask
Does BLT Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does BLT Charitable Trust give?
$130,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs BLT Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Yarrow Durbin (Trustee) and Margaret Durbin (Trustee).
What does BLT Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.