THE BLACKROCK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
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The BlackRock Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing a total of $38.1 million in grants to 52 grantees in 2024. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on an invitation-only basis for engagement. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Foundation
Kirkland, WA
$60M
41%

GENERATION YOU EMPLOYED INC
WASHINGTON, DC
$18.8M
13%

Build Commonwealth Inc
Boston, MA
$11.7M
8%
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Total No. of Grants
43
Median 1st year grant
$275K
Median 2nd year grant
$280K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE BLACKROCK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
No. THE BLACKROCK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE BLACKROCK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION give?
THE BLACKROCK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Washington, District Of Columbia, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE BLACKROCK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE BLACKROCK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $275 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE BLACKROCK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE BLACKROCK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $38.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE BLACKROCK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE BLACKROCK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Foundation, GENERATION YOU EMPLOYED INC, and Build Commonwealth Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE BLACKROCK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
THE BLACKROCK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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