Private foundation · New York, NY

The Blackrock Charitable Foundation

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Typical grant size
$120K – $250K – $500K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
44
Repeat grantees
16
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

John Kelly
CHAIR & DIRECTOR
Claire Chamberlain
CO-PRESIDENT, PRESIDENT(BEG. 3/1/2024)
Gemma Gooch Through 2292024
CO-PRESIDENT
Brenda Schulz
SECRETARY
Jasrine Liju
TREASURER
Anne Ackerley Through 712024
DIRECTOR
Jim Badenhausen Through 412024
DIRECTOR
Stephen Cohen Through 7112024
DIRECTOR
Thomas Donilon
DIRECTOR
Robert Kapito
DIRECTOR
Mark Mccombe
DIRECTOR
Caroline Heller
DIRECTOR
Michelle Gadsden-williams As of 38
DIRECTOR
Sarah Melvin As of 7112024
DIRECTOR
Dalia Blass Through 552023
CHAIR & DIRECTOR
John Kelly Beg 10182023
CHAIR & DIRECTOR

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
18.0%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
132
Total grants awarded
$136.6M
Total amount
$1.0M
Average grant
$20.0M
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$38.1M
43 grants
2023
$30.0M
31 grants
2022
$32.2M
14 grants
2021
$27.5M
28 grants
2020
$8.9M
16 grants

Top recipients

3 grants · WA · ✓ Exact match
$60.0M
2 grants · DC · ✓ Exact match
$13.0M
5 grants · MA · ✓ Exact match
$11.7M
4 grants · NY · ✓ Exact match
$6.0M
Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics (find)
1 grant
$5.0M
3 grants · IL · ✓ Exact match
$2.8M
1 grant · DC · ✓ Exact match
$2.5M
1 grant · IL · ✓ Exact match
$2.4M
1 grant · NC · ✓ Exact match
$2.3M
The Commit Partnership (tx)
1 grant · TX
$2.0M

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Foundation
ADVANCING THE GLOBAL TRANSITION TO NET-ZERO BY ACCELERATING MARKET ADOPTION OF NEW CLEAN ENERGY SOLUTIONS (YEAR 3 OF 5-Y…
WA · TY 2024
$20.0M
Us-japan Council
MINETA AMBASSADOR'S PROGRAM- NEW EDUCATION ENDOWMENT TO SUPPORT STUDENT EXCHANGES FOR U.S. AND JAPANESE STUDENTS
DC · TY 2024
$2.5M
The Commit Partnership (tx)
DEVELOP BEST-IN-CLASS CAREER AND COLLEGE ADVISING ENTITY FOR DALLAS COUNTY STUDENTS BY HELPING TO TRANSFORM AND EXPAND L…
TX · TY 2024
$2.0M
Build Commonwealth Inc
DEEPEN ESI OVERSEEING OPT-OUT SAVINGS TRAILS, EXISTING DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS (UPS, BEST BUY, ADP), NEW LAUNCHES ACROSS …
MA · TY 2024
$2.0M
NYC Kids Rise Inc
DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE BLUEPRINT FOR NEIGHBORHOOD-BASED FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT INFRASTRUSTURE (YEAR 1 AND 2 OF 3-YEAR $3…
NY · TY 2024
$1.5M
International Rescue Committee
SUPPORT FOR GLOBAL CRISIS RESPONSE FUND (YEAR 1 OF 3-YEAR $3M GRANT)
NY · TY 2024
$1.0M
Partners for Rural Impact Inc (national)
SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NATIONAL RURAL NETWORK, SPONSOR 6 RURAL CONVENINGS, ESTABLISH PRIS CAPACITY TO FUND ON-THE-…
KY · TY 2024
$750K
Spartanburg Academic Movement (sc)
SUPPORT SAM TO LEAD UNION COUNTY IN DEVELOPING THEIR OWN CRADLE-TO-CAREER PLAN. SAM WILL ALSO PROVIDE NO-COST PROFESSION…
SC · TY 2024
$750K
Age UK
TO FUND THE DELIVERY OF FINANCIAL BENEFITS PROGRAM ACROSS UK, DEVELOP IMPACT MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS TO TRACK NEW SOCIAL IMP…
TY 2024
$593K
Learn to Earn Dayton (oh)
SUPPORT EXPANSION OF THE STATES DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAM BY PROVIDING A PROGRAMMING SUPPORT BEGINNING IN MIDDLE SCHOOL AN…
OH · TY 2024
$500K
Volunteer Florida Foundation
HURRICANE HELENE RELIEF EFFORTS
FL · TY 2024
$500K
Build Commonwealth Inc
INVESTOR DIARIES RESEARCH INITIATIVE TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THE MOTIVATIONS AND HABITS OF LOW-TO-MIDDLE INCOME (LMI) HOUSE…
MA · TY 2024
$500K
Per Scholas (nc)
SUPPORT EXPANSION OF EXISTING FREE TECH JOB TRAINING AND UPSKILLING IN NC. EXPANSION WILL BRING PER SCHOLASS REMOTE TRAI…
NY · TY 2024
$500K
Nest Insight
RENEWED PARTNERSHIP WITH NEST TO TEST AND SCALE WORKPLACE OPT-OUT SHORT-TERM SAVINGS RESEARCH TRIALS AND SOLUTIONS. (YEA…
TY 2024
$287K
Nest Insight
SUPPLEMENTARY FUNDING TO SUPPORT MAXIMIZING IMPACT AT SCALE BY PROVIDING GREATER EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS AND ENGAGEMENT …
TY 2024
$268K
Generation You Employed (india)
GENERATION SUPPORTS ADULTS TO ACHIEVE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AND MOBILITY THROUGH A CAREER. GRANT WILL SCALE IN-COUNTRY PR…
DC · TY 2024
$250K
Codedoor
CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR THE TECH UPSKILLING AND EMPLOYABILITY PROGRAM IN GERMANY WHICH ENABLES UNDERSERVED YOUTH AND ADULT…
TY 2024
$250K
Codedoor (germany)
CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR THE TECH UPSKILLING AND EMPLOYABILITY PROGRAM IN GERMANY WHICH ENABLES UNDERSERVED YOUTH AND ADULT…
TY 2024
$250K
Laboratoria
TRAINS WOMEN AS FRONT-END DEVELOPERS AND USER EXPERIENCE DESIGNERS TO SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVE INCOMES. (YEAR 2 OF 2-YEAR $…
NY · TY 2024
$250K
Npower Canada
LAUNCHES LOW-INCOME, UNDERSERVED ADULTS AGED 17-30 INTO HIGHER-INCOME, SUSTAINABLE CAREERS IN THE IT SECTOR IN CANADA.
TY 2024
$250K
The Bipartisan Policy Center
TO PROGRESS ON POLICY PRIORITIES FOR EMERGENCY SAVINGS THROUGH ROUNDTABLE CONVENING AND EXPERT OUTREACH AND POLICY DEVEL…
DC · TY 2024
$250K
National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders
SUPPORT ASSET BUILDING IN LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME LATINX COMMUNITIES
TX · TY 2024
$250K
Strive Together (national)
ADD 12 NETWORK MEMBERS IN REGIONS FACING ECONOMIC DISPARITIES, SUPPORT 21 EXISTING COMMUNITIES TO DRIVE MEASURABLE PROGR…
OH · TY 2024
$250K
George and Frances Ball Foundation (in)
SUPPORT C2C MUNCIE IN ENHANCING POSTSECONDARY OUTCOMES BY ALIGNING COLLEGE AND CAREER ADVISING SERVICES FOR GRADES 9-12 …
IN · TY 2024
$250K
Generation You Employed (italy)
GENERATION SUPPORTS ADULTS TO ACHIEVE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AND MOBILITY THROUGH A CAREER. GRANT WILL SCALE IN-COUNTRY PR…
TY 2024
$250K
Youth Business International Kiz Sinnova (germany)
TO SUPPORT YOUNG ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM IN GERMANY (YEAR 1 OF 2-YEAR 450K GRANT)
TY 2024
$223K
Blueprint for All (UK)
LAUNCH AND MAINTAIN A DIGITAL PLATFORM THROUGH WHICH TO OFFER CAREER, MENTORSHIP, AND MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR BLACK YO…
TY 2024
$167K
West Contra Costa Public Education Fund
CREATE AN INVESTABLE ACTION PLAN OUTLINING DATA COORDINATION, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, WAYS TO EMBED OUTREACH INTO EXISTI…
CA · TY 2024
$148K
Generation You Employed (UK)
GENERATION SUPPORTS ADULTS TO ACHIEVE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AND MOBILITY THROUGH A CAREER. GRANT WILL SCALE IN-COUNTRY PR…
TY 2024
$132K
Aspen Institute
INVEST AMERICA EVENT TO SHOWCASE BIPARTISAN RESEARCH TO HIGHLIGH BENEFITS OF EARLY WEALTH-BUILDING ACCOUNTS.
CO · TY 2024
$129K
Career Ready
HELP CAREER READY BUILD ORGANIZATIONAL RESILIENCE AND SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH IMPROVED DIGITAL CAPACITY, TO SUPPORT THEIR…
TY 2024
$127K
LA Cruz Roja Espaola
SPANISH FLOODS RELIEF EFFORTS
TY 2024
$106K
American Red Cross
FALL 2024: $100K FOR HURRICANE HELENE RELIEF EFFORTS
DC · TY 2024
$100K
Christel House (south Africa)
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR CHRISTEL HOUSE SOUTH AFRICA (CHSA), WITH A FOCUS ON THE COLLEGE & CAREERS PROGRAM (YEAR 2 OF 2-YEAR …
IN · TY 2024
$100K
Financial Health Network
SPONSORSHIP FOR EMERGE FINANCIAL HEALTH CONFERENCE.
IL · TY 2024
$100K
American Red Cross
SPRING 2024: $100K SPRING STORMS AND FLOODS AND DISASTER RELIEF
DC · TY 2024
$100K
Team Rubicon
FALL 2024: $100K FOR HURRICANE HELENE RELIEF EFFORTS
CA · TY 2024
$100K
Team Rubicon
WINTER 2024: $100K FOR READY RESERVER FUND,
CA · TY 2024
$100K
Inspiring Girls
TWOFOLD FOCUS - THE FIRST TO EXPAND FINANCIAL CLUBS ACROSS UK, SPAIN, ITALY, FRANCE, PORTUGAL, SERBIA, AND SWITZERLAND. …
TY 2024
$100K
Inspiring Girls
TWOFOLD FOCUS - THE FIRST TO EXPAND FINANCIAL CLUBS ACROSS UK, SPAIN, ITALY, FRANCE, PORTUGAL, SERBIA, AND SWITZERLAND. …
TY 2024
$100K
Just Finance Foundation (UK)
FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN AGED 5-11; BLACKROCK ENGAGING AS MEMBER OF A SPONSOR GROUP OF INDUSTRY LEADERS…
TY 2024
$63K
Civic Action (canada)
DIVERSECITY FELLOWS PROGRAM FOR LEADERS FROM DIVERSE COMMUNITIES- THE PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE SELF-ASSESSMENT TOOLS AND PER…
TY 2024
$50K
United Way of Piedmont
HURRICANE HELENE RELIEF EFFORTS
SC · TY 2024
$25K
Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Foundation
ADVANCING THE GLOBAL TRANSITION TO NET-ZERO BY ACCELERATING MARKET ADOPTION OF NEW CLEAN ENERGY SOLUTIONS (YEAR 2 OF 5-Y…
WA · TY 2023
$20.0M
Build Commonwealth
DEEPEN EMERGENCY SAVINGS INITIATIVE (ESI) OVERSEEING OPT-OUT SAVINGS TRAILS, EXISTING DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS (UPS, BEST …
MA · TY 2023
$2.0M
Per Scholas
TRAINS LOW TO MODERATE INCOME INDIVIDUALS FOR CAREERS IN TECHNOLOGY, CONNECTING GRADUATES TO HIGH-GROWTH TECH CAREERS (Y…
NY · TY 2023
$1.5M
International Rescue Committee
DISASTER RELIEF
NY · TY 2023
$500K
The Prince's Trust (UK)
SUPPORTING UNDERREPRESENTED YOUTH INTO ENTRY LEVEL ROLES WITHIN THE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE SECTOR (YEAR 2 OF 2-YEAR $1,0…
NY · TY 2023
$500K
Uja-federation of New York
DISASTER RELIEF
NY · TY 2023
$500K
Echoing Green
GLOBAL PROGRAM SUPPORTING EMPLOYEES WORKING WITH ECHOING GREEN SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS
NY · TY 2023
$400K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.