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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 26-0462996

The Blackstone Charitable Foundation

A private foundation in New York, NY. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 167 grants and $21.1 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

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The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $21,084,119

    Grants listed
    167
    Assets, end of year
    $142,024,876

  • Tax year 2023

    $23,704,795

    Grants listed
    138
    Assets, end of year
    $135,020,423

  • Tax year 2022

    $8,015,599

    Grants listed
    54
    Assets, end of year
    $114,725,797

  • Tax year 2021

    $17,277,390

    Grants listed
    131
    Assets, end of year
    $132,078,578

  • Tax year 2020

    $11,246,566

    Grants listed
    190
    Assets, end of year
    $141,651,293

  • Tax year 2019

    $19,993,486

    Grants listed
    174
    Assets, end of year
    $102,245,133

Grants paid in 2024

167 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. Research Foundation of the City University of New YorkNew York, NY

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $1,286,292
  2. Year Up IncBoston, MA

    General grant

    $1,000,000
  3. Charities Aid Foundation America DBA Caf AmericaAlexandria, VA

    General grant

    $900,000
  4. Charities Aid Foundation America DBA Caf AmericaAlexandria, VA

    General grant

    $750,000
  5. Arizona State University FoundationTempe, AZ

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $683,334
  6. University of Central Florida Foundation IncOrlando, FL

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $633,000
  7. Charities Aid Foundation America DBA Caf AmericaAlexandria, VA

    General grant

    $550,000
  8. Jobs for the Future IncBoston, MA

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $539,584
  9. The University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $530,000
  10. Per ScholasBronx, NY

    General grant

    $500,000
  11. Prairie View A&M UniversityPrairie View, TX

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $366,000
  12. Howard UniversityWashington, DC

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $350,000
  13. HBCU Founders InitiativeSan Francisco, CA

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $335,000
  14. Jobs for the Future IncBoston, MA

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $328,278
  15. DivincAustin, TX

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $325,000
  16. Startup VegasLas Vegas, NV

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $325,000
  17. Civlab IncNew York, NY

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $282,000
  18. Arizou DBA BastaNew York, NY

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $250,000
  19. City Harvest IncBrooklyn, NY

    General grant

    $250,000
  20. Coregiving CoChicago, IL

    General grant

    $250,000
  21. Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, NY

    General grant

    $250,000
  22. Sponsors for Educational OpportunityNew York, NY

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $250,000
  23. Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers DBA Break A DifferenceWashington, DC

    General grant

    $250,000
  24. University of FloridaGainesville, FL

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $225,000
  25. Arizona State UniversityTempe, AZ

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $180,000
  26. America on Tech IncNew York, NY

    General grant

    $175,000
  27. American National Red CrossWashington, DC

    General grant

    $175,000
  28. Charities Aid Foundation America DBA Caf AmericaAlexandria, VA

    General grant

    $175,000
  29. National Minority Supplier Development Council IncNew York, NY

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $166,667
  30. Miami Dade CollegeMiami, FL

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $166,666
  31. Charities Aid Foundation America DBA Caf AmericaAlexandria, VA

    General grant

    $155,000
  32. America on Tech IncNew York, NY

    General grant

    $150,000
  33. Charities Aid Foundation America DBA Caf AmericaAlexandria, VA

    General grant

    $150,000
  34. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University FoundationTallahassee, FL

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $150,000
  35. Florida International University Foundation IncMiami, FL

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $150,000
  36. Governors Island Alliance Inc DBA the Friends of Governors IslandNew York, NY

    General grant

    $150,000
  37. Project Sunshine IncNew York, NY

    General grant

    $150,000
  38. Pursuit Transformation Company IncLong Island City, NY

    General grant

    $150,000
  39. University of North Florida Foundation IncJacksonville, FL

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $150,000
  40. Charities Aid Foundation America DBA Caf AmericaAlexandria, VA

    General grant

    $125,000
  41. Coalition for the Homeless IncNew York, NY

    General grant

    $125,000
  42. Coregiving CoChicago, IL

    General grant

    $125,000
  43. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State UniversityGreensboro, NC

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $125,000
  44. Prep for PrepNew York, NY

    General grant

    $125,000
  45. America Needs YouNew York, NY

    General grant

    $100,000
  46. Animal Haven IncNew York, NY

    General grant

    $100,000
  47. Arizou DBA BastaNew York, NY

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $100,000
  48. Atlantic Council of the United States IncWashington, DC

    General grant

    $100,000
  49. Billion Oyster Project IncNew York, NY

    General grant

    $100,000
  50. Board of Regents Nevada System of Higher EducationReno, NV

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $100,000
  51. Bowie State University FoundationBowie, MD

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $100,000
  52. Central Park Conservancy IncNew York, NY

    General grant

    $100,000
  53. Charities Aid Foundation America DBA Caf AmericaAlexandria, VA

    General grant

    $100,000
  54. Charities Aid Foundation America DBA Caf AmericaAlexandria, VA

    General grant

    $100,000
  55. Clark Atlanta University IncAtlanta, GA

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $100,000
  56. Florida State University Research Foundation IncTallahassee, FL

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $100,000
  57. Gods Love We Deliver IncNew York, NY

    General grant

    $100,000
  58. Harlem Rbi IncorporatedNew York, NY

    General grant

    $100,000
  59. Hot Bread Kitchen LTDNew York, NY

    General grant

    $100,000
  60. Jobs for the Future IncBoston, MA

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $100,000
  61. Lesbian and Gay Community Services Center IncNew York, NY

    General grant

    $100,000
  62. Morehouse CollegeAtlanta, GA

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $100,000
  63. North Carolina Central University Foundation IncDurham, NC

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $100,000
  64. Northside Center for Child DevelopmentNew York, NY

    General grant

    $100,000
  65. Robin Hood FoundationNew York, NY

    General grant

    $100,000
  66. Spelman CollegeAtl, GA

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $100,000
  67. Sponsors for Educational OpportunityNew York, NY

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $100,000
  68. Start Small Think Big IncNew York, NY

    General grant

    $100,000
  69. State of Maryland DBA Morgan State UniversityBaltimore, MD

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $100,000
  70. Stop Soldier SuicideDurham, NC

    General grant

    $100,000
  71. Streetwise Partners IncorporatedNew York, NY

    General grant

    $100,000
  72. Strive International IncNew York, NY

    General grant

    $100,000
  73. The Eagle Academy Foundation IncNew York, NY

    General grant

    $100,000
  74. Yourth Inc DBA Youth Improving Non-Profits for ChildrenNew York, NY

    General grant

    $100,000
  75. The University of Texas at El PasoEl Paso, TX

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $80,000
  76. The University of Texas at San AntonioSan Antonio, TX

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $80,000
  77. The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyEdinburg, TX

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $80,000
  78. Ali Forney CenterNew York, NY

    General grant

    $75,000
  79. Apex for Youth IncNew York, NY

    General grant

    $75,000
  80. Bottomless ClosetNew York, NY

    General grant

    $75,000
  81. Callen-Lorde Community Health Center DBA Community Health Project IncNew York, NY

    General grant

    $75,000
  82. Diversity Organization LLCCliffside PK, NJ

    General grant

    $75,000
  83. East Harlem Center LLC DBA East Harlem Tutorial Program IncNew York, NY

    General grant

    $75,000
  84. Friends of Hudson River Park IncNarrowsburg, NY

    General grant

    $75,000
  85. Harlem Grown IncNew York, NY

    General grant

    $75,000
  86. Harlem Lacrosse and Leadership CorporationNew York, NY

    General grant

    $75,000
  87. Navy Seal Foundation IncVirginia Beach, VA

    General grant

    $75,000
  88. New York Restoration ProjectNew York, NY

    General grant

    $75,000
  89. Riverside Park Conservancy IncNew York, NY

    General grant

    $75,000
  90. The Hope ProgramBrooklyn, NY

    General grant

    $75,000
  91. The Miami FoundationMiami, FL

    General grant

    $75,000
  92. 911 DayIrvine, CA

    General grant

    $67,500
  93. Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers DBA Break A DifferenceWashington, DC

    General grant

    $65,000
  94. Ali Forney CenterNew York, NY

    General grant

    $50,000
  95. Animal Care and Control of New York City DBA Animal Care Centers of NYCNew York, NY

    General grant

    $50,000
  96. Charities Aid Foundation America DBA Caf AmericaAlexandria, VA

    General grant

    $50,000
  97. Knock Knock Give A SockWest Orange, NJ

    General grant

    $50,000
  98. Metropolitan Museum of ArtNew York, NY

    General grant

    $50,000
  99. Naf DBA National Academy FoundationNew York, NY

    General grant

    $50,000
  100. New York City Outward Bound Center IncLong Is City, NY

    General grant

    $50,000
  101. Part of the Solution IncBronx, NY

    General grant

    $50,000
  102. Posse Foundation IncNew York, NY

    General grant

    $50,000
  103. Prea Foundation IncHartford, CT

    General grant

    $50,000
  104. Reading PartnersNew York, NY

    General grant

    $50,000
  105. Sponsors for Educational OpportunityNew York, NY

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $50,000
  106. The Commit FoundationBozeman, MT

    General grant

    $50,000
  107. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society IncRye Brook, NY

    General grant

    $50,000
  108. Cornell UniversityIthaca, NY

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $40,000
  109. Montana State UniversityBozeman, MT

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $40,000
  110. New York UniversityNew York, NY

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $40,000
  111. Regents of the University of California at DavisDavis, CA

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $40,000
  112. Regents of the University of California at MercedMerced, CA

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $40,000
  113. Regents of the University of California at RiversideRiverside, CA

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $40,000
  114. Regents of the University of California DBA University of California San DiLa Jolla, CA

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $40,000
  115. Regents of the University of California DBA University of California SantaSanta Cruz, CA

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $40,000
  116. Research Foundation for the State University of New YorkAlbany, NY

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $40,000
  117. Seek Foundation IncMiami, FL

    General grant

    $40,000
  118. Syracuse UniversitySyracuse, NY

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $40,000
  119. Temple UniversityPhiladelphia, PA

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $40,000
  120. University of Albany FoundationAlbany, NY

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $40,000
  121. University of MontanaMissoula, MT

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $40,000
  122. University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $40,000
  123. University of Texas at DallasRichardson, TX

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $40,000
  124. Regents of the University of California at IrvineIrvine, CA

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $39,798
  125. Board of Regents Nevada System of Higher Education (CSN)North Las Vegas, NV

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $30,000
  126. University of BuffaloAlbany, NY

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $30,000
  127. Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers DBA Break A DifferenceWashington, DC

    General grant

    $30,000
  128. Ali Forney CenterNew York, NY

    General grant

    $25,000
  129. American Indian Higher Education ConsortiumAlexandria, VA

    General grant

    $25,000
  130. Asian American Federation IncNew York, NY

    General grant

    $25,000
  131. BoardassistNew York, NY

    General grant

    $25,000
  132. Careerspring FoundationBellaire, TX

    General grant

    $25,000
  133. Covenant HouseNew York, NY

    General grant

    $25,000
  134. Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteBoston, MA

    General grant

    $25,000
  135. Educational Alliance IncNew York, NY

    General grant

    $25,000
  136. Food Bank for New York CityBronx, NY

    General grant

    $25,000
  137. Four Block Foundation IncNew York, NY

    General grant

    $25,000
  138. Girls Who Invest IncNew York, NY

    General grant

    $25,000
  139. Golden Gate National Parks ConservancySan Francisco, CA

    General grant

    $25,000
  140. Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, IL

    General grant

    $25,000
  141. Natural Areas Conservancy IncRego Park, NY

    General grant

    $25,000
  142. New York Cares IncNew York, NY

    General grant

    $25,000
  143. Publicolor IncNew York, NY

    General grant

    $25,000
  144. Publicolor IncNew York, NY

    General grant

    $25,000
  145. The Community Foundation of Western North CarolinaAsheville, NC

    General grant

    $25,000
  146. The Education Fund IncNew York, NY

    General grant

    $25,000
  147. The Go Project IncNew York, NY

    General grant

    $25,000
  148. Top Honors Inc DBA Common DenominatorNew York, NY

    General grant

    $25,000
  149. Urban Dove IncLong Is City, NY

    General grant

    $25,000
  150. Urban Dove IncLong Is City, NY

    General grant

    $25,000
  151. Golden Gate National Parks ConservancySan Francisco, CA

    General grant

    $15,000
  152. Him for HerOakland, CA

    General grant

    $15,000
  153. San Francisco-Marin Food BankSan Francisco, CA

    General grant

    $15,000
  154. The Education Fund IncNew York, NY

    General grant

    $15,000
  155. The Go Project IncNew York, NY

    General grant

    $15,000
  156. Volunteercleanuporg DBA Miami-Dade Coastal Cleanup IncNorth Bay Village, FL

    General grant

    $15,000
  157. America Needs YouNew York, NY

    General grant

    $10,000
  158. Individual

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $10,000
  159. Biscayne Bay Waterkeeper IncCoral Gables, FL

    General grant

    $10,000
  160. Individual

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $10,000
  161. Posse Foundation IncNew York, NY

    General grant

    $10,000
  162. Some Inc DBA So Others Might EatWashington, DC

    General grant

    $10,000
  163. Sundari Foundation Inc DBA Lotus HouseMiami Beach, FL

    General grant

    $10,000
  164. Individual

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $10,000
  165. University of Texas - Permian BasinOdessa, TX

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $10,000
  166. Individual

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $5,000
  167. Individual

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $5,000

Approved for future payment

25 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. Research Foundation of the City University of New YorkNew York, NY

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $2,637,821
  2. Jobs for the Future IncBoston, MA

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $1,358,334
  3. Year Up IncBoston, MA

    General grant

    $1,000,000
  4. University of Central Florida Foundation IncOrlando, FL

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $673,000
  5. Miami Dade CollegeMiami, FL

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $510,000
  6. BravenChicago, IL

    General grant

    $500,000
  7. Per ScholasBronx, NY

    General grant

    $500,000
  8. Arizona State University FoundationTempe, AZ

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $316,666
  9. Sponsors for Educational OpportunityNew York, NY

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $250,000
  10. National Minority Supplier Development Council IncNew York, NY

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $166,666
  11. Howard UniversityWashington, DC

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $150,000
  12. Prea Foundation IncHartford, CT

    General grant

    $150,000
  13. University of North Florida Foundation IncJacksonville, FL

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $150,000
  14. Prairie View A&M UniversityPrairie View, TX

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $134,000
  15. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State UniversityGreensboro, NC

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $125,000
  16. The Get Schooled FoundationSeattle, WA

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $105,000
  17. Bowie State University FoundationBowie, MD

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $100,000
  18. North Carolina Central University Foundation IncDurham, NC

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $100,000
  19. State of Maryland DBA Morgan State UniversityBaltimore, MD

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $100,000
  20. University of FloridaGainesville, FL

    Programmatic support for launchpad

    $100,000
  21. Charities Aid Foundation America DBA Caf AmericaAlexandria, VA

    General grant

    $50,000
  22. Gods Love We Deliver IncNew York, NY

    General grant

    $50,000
  23. BravenChicago, IL

    General grant

    $10,000
  24. Ronald McDonald House of New York IncNew York, NY

    General grant

    $10,000
  25. The Education Fund IncNew York, NY

    General grant

    $10,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education40 grants $6,967,62652% of the total
  2. Jobs and employment11 grants $1,857,86214% of the total
  3. Community development5 grants $1,085,0008% of the total
  4. Philanthropy and grantmaking9 grants $792,5006% of the total
  5. Human services9 grants $700,0005% of the total
  6. Food and agriculture4 grants $425,0003% of the total
  7. 10 other causes23 grants $1,491,66711% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. New York80 grants $7,989,959
  2. Virginia12 grants $3,155,000
  3. Massachusetts5 grants $1,992,862
  4. Florida12 grants $1,724,666
  5. Texas9 grants $1,536,000
  6. District of Columbia7 grants $980,000
  7. Arizona2 grants $863,334
  8. California13 grants $752,298
  9. Nevada3 grants $455,000
  10. Illinois3 grants $400,000

Officers, directors and trustees

20 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Verdun S PerryBOARD CHAIR & DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Sean KlimczakPRESIDENT & DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Brian GavinTREASURER & DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Tabea HsiSECRETARY & DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Christine AndersonDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Beth ChartoffDIRECTOR (TO SEPTEMBER 2024) Hours 1Pay $0
  • Christopher JamesDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Vincent LetteriDIRECTOR (TO DECEMBER 2024) Hours 1Pay $0
  • Eric LiawDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Kathleen McCarthyDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Aj MurphyDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Todd MyersDIRECTOR (TO NOVEMBER 2024) Hours 1Pay $0
  • Kiran ReddyDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Paige RossDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Vik SawhneyDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • John StecherDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Robin GoodmanDIRECTOR (AS OF APRIL 2024) Hours 1Pay $0
  • Ida HoghooghiDIRECTOR (AS OF DECEMBER 2024) Hours 1Pay $0
  • Tom NidesDIRECTOR (AS OF APRIL 2024) Hours 1Pay $0
  • Maura PallyEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hours 40Pay $0

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