The Blackstone Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 26-0462996 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$21.1M
Organizations funded162
Typical grant$75,000
Total assets$142M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $40,000 and $125,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Foundation of the City University of New York | New York, NY | Programmatic support for launchpad | $1,286,292 |
| Year Up Inc | Boston, MA | General grant | $1,000,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America Dba Caf America | Alexandria, VA | General grant | $900,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America Dba Caf America | Alexandria, VA | General grant | $750,000 |
| Arizona State University Foundation | Tempe, AZ | Programmatic support for launchpad | $683,334 |
| University of Central Florida Foundation Inc | Orlando, FL | Programmatic support for launchpad | $633,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America Dba Caf America | Alexandria, VA | General grant | $550,000 |
| Jobs for the Future Inc | Boston, MA | Programmatic support for launchpad | $539,584 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX | Programmatic support for launchpad | $530,000 |
| Per Scholas | The Bronx, NY | General grant | $500,000 |
| Prairie View A&m University | Prairie View, TX | Programmatic support for launchpad | $366,000 |
| Howard University | Washington, DC | Programmatic support for launchpad | $350,000 |
| Hbcu Founders Initiative | LA Jolla, CA | Programmatic support for launchpad | $335,000 |
| Jobs for the Future Inc | Boston, MA | Programmatic support for launchpad | $328,278 |
| Divinc | Austin, TX | Programmatic support for launchpad | $325,000 |
| Startup Vegas | Las Vegas, NV | Programmatic support for launchpad | $325,000 |
| Civlab Inc | New York, NY | Programmatic support for launchpad | $282,000 |
| Arizou Dba Basta | New York, NY | Programmatic support for launchpad | $250,000 |
| City Harvest Inc | Brooklyn, NY | General grant | $250,000 |
| Coregiving Co | Chicago, IL | General grant | $250,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | New York, NY | General grant | $250,000 |
| Sponsors for Educational Opportunity | New York, NY | Programmatic support for launchpad | $250,000 |
| Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers Dba Break a Difference | Washington, DC | General grant | $250,000 |
| University of Florida | Gainesville, FL | Programmatic support for launchpad | $225,000 |
| Arizona State University | Tempe, AZ | Programmatic support for launchpad | $180,000 |
| America on Tech Inc | New York, NY | General grant | $175,000 |
| American National Red Cross | Washington, DC | General grant | $175,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America Dba Caf America | Alexandria, VA | General grant | $175,000 |
| National Minority Supplier Development Council Inc | New York, NY | Programmatic support for launchpad | $166,667 |
| Miami Dade College | Miami, FL | Programmatic support for launchpad | $166,666 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America Dba Caf America | Alexandria, VA | General grant | $155,000 |
| America on Tech Inc | New York, NY | General grant | $150,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America Dba Caf America | Alexandria, VA | General grant | $150,000 |
| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Foundation | Tallahassee, FL | Programmatic support for launchpad | $150,000 |
| Florida International University Foundation Inc | Miami, FL | Programmatic support for launchpad | $150,000 |
| Governors Island Alliance Inc Dba the Friends of Governors Island | New York, NY | General grant | $150,000 |
| Project Sunshine Inc | New York, NY | General grant | $150,000 |
| Pursuit Transformation Company Inc | Long Island City, NY | General grant | $150,000 |
| University of North Florida Foundation Inc | Jacksonville, FL | Programmatic support for launchpad | $150,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America Dba Caf America | Alexandria, VA | General grant | $125,000 |
| Coalition for the Homeless Inc | New York, NY | General grant | $125,000 |
| Coregiving Co | Chicago, IL | General grant | $125,000 |
| North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University | Greensboro, NC | Programmatic support for launchpad | $125,000 |
| Prep for Prep | New York, NY | General grant | $125,000 |
| America Needs You | New York, NY | General grant | $100,000 |
| Animal Haven Inc | New York, NY | General grant | $100,000 |
| Arizou Dba Basta | New York, NY | Programmatic support for launchpad | $100,000 |
| Atlantic Council of the United States Inc | Washington, DC | General grant | $100,000 |
| Billion Oyster Project Inc | New York, NY | General grant | $100,000 |
| Board of Regents Nevada System of Higher Education | Reno, NV | Programmatic support for launchpad | $100,000 |
| Bowie State University Foundation | Bowie, MD | Programmatic support for launchpad | $100,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy Inc | New York, NY | General grant | $100,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America Dba Caf America | Alexandria, VA | General grant | $100,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America Dba Caf America | Alexandria, VA | General grant | $100,000 |
| Clark Atlanta University Inc | Atlanta, GA | Programmatic support for launchpad | $100,000 |
| Florida State University Research Foundation Inc | Tallahassee, FL | Programmatic support for launchpad | $100,000 |
| Gods Love We Deliver Inc | New York, NY | General grant | $100,000 |
| Harlem Rbi Incorporated | New York, NY | General grant | $100,000 |
| Hot Bread Kitchen Ltd | New York, NY | General grant | $100,000 |
| Jobs for the Future Inc | Boston, MA | Programmatic support for launchpad | $100,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 162 grants to organizations.
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($40,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Foundation of the City University of New York | New York, NY | Programmatic support for launchpad | $2,637,821 |
| Jobs for the Future Inc | Boston, MA | Programmatic support for launchpad | $1,358,334 |
| Year Up Inc | Boston, MA | General grant | $1,000,000 |
| University of Central Florida Foundation Inc | Orlando, FL | Programmatic support for launchpad | $673,000 |
| Miami Dade College | Miami, FL | Programmatic support for launchpad | $510,000 |
| Braven | Chicago, IL | General grant | $500,000 |
| Per Scholas | The Bronx, NY | General grant | $500,000 |
| Arizona State University Foundation | Tempe, AZ | Programmatic support for launchpad | $316,666 |
| Sponsors for Educational Opportunity | New York, NY | Programmatic support for launchpad | $250,000 |
| National Minority Supplier Development Council Inc | New York, NY | Programmatic support for launchpad | $166,666 |
| Howard University | Washington, DC | Programmatic support for launchpad | $150,000 |
| Prea Foundation Inc | Hartford, CT | General grant | $150,000 |
| University of North Florida Foundation Inc | Jacksonville, FL | Programmatic support for launchpad | $150,000 |
| Prairie View A&m University | Prairie View, TX | Programmatic support for launchpad | $134,000 |
| North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University | Greensboro, NC | Programmatic support for launchpad | $125,000 |
| The Get Schooled Foundation | Seattle, WA | Programmatic support for launchpad | $105,000 |
| Bowie State University Foundation | Bowie, MD | Programmatic support for launchpad | $100,000 |
| North Carolina Central University Foundation Inc | Durham, NC | Programmatic support for launchpad | $100,000 |
| State of Maryland Dba Morgan State University | Baltimore, MD | Programmatic support for launchpad | $100,000 |
| University of Florida | Gainesville, FL | Programmatic support for launchpad | $100,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America Dba Caf America | Alexandria, VA | General grant | $50,000 |
| Gods Love We Deliver Inc | New York, NY | General grant | $50,000 |
| Braven | Chicago, IL | General grant | $10,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House of New York Inc | New York, NY | General grant | $10,000 |
| The Education Fund Inc | New York, NY | General grant | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21,084,119 | 192 |
| 2023 | $23,704,795 | 195 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 16, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523209349100207
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-0462996
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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