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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 52-0846147

Walter A Bloedorn Foundation

A private foundation in Washington, DC. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 65 grants and $727,500 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.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Robert Davis Walter A Bloedorn Foun
888 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 879-8926
Form and materials
Request may be made by submitting a grant application form and should include sufficient information to evaluate the program and tax-exempt status of donee.
Deadlines
Generally, requests should be received by december 31, to be considered at the april board meeting.
Restrictions
Grants normally range from $1,000 to $40,000. Preferential consideration is given to applicants in the metropolitan washington, DC area.

Assets and giving by year

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

  • Tax year 2024

    $727,500

    Grants listed
    65
    Assets, end of year
    $7,457,797

  • Tax year 2023

    $385,000

    Grants listed
    42
    Assets, end of year
    $7,347,838

  • Tax year 2022

    $390,000

    Grants listed
    46
    Assets, end of year
    $6,916,496

  • Tax year 2021

    $408,500

    Grants listed
    44
    Assets, end of year
    $7,432,095

  • Tax year 2020

    $357,000

    Grants listed
    37
    Assets, end of year
    $6,584,887

  • Tax year 2019

    $352,500

    Grants listed
    36
    Assets, end of year
    $6,365,343

  • Tax year 2018

    $342,500

    Grants listed
    39
    Assets, end of year
    $6,280,530

Grants paid in 2024

65 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Medstar Washington Hospital Center (MWHC)Washington, DC

    Program provides health care, parent education and support for mother and children up to three

    $50,000
  2. Sibley Memorial Hospital FoundationWashington, DC

    Supports education and training programs for nurses

    $50,000
  3. Ivymount School IncRockville, MD

    To support operating expenses

    $45,000
  4. RS Lourie Ctr for Infants and Young ChildrenRockville, MD

    To support social and emotional health of young children and their families

    $25,000
  5. The Family Place IncWashington, DC

    Programs to empower low-income latino families. Development of young children up to 4 through educational and support services

    $25,000
  6. Bright BeginningsWashington, DC

    To support early childhood education and development

    $20,000
  7. Horton's KidsWashington, DC

    Empowers kids in washington, DC

    $20,000
  8. House of RuthWashington DC, DC

    To support kidspace child and family development center

    $20,000
  9. La Cocina Va DBA Kitchen of PurposeArlington, VA

    Uses the power of food as an agent for social and economic change

    $20,000
  10. The Maddux SchoolRockville, MD

    Support program serving young children (4-8 years old) with learning and social challenges

    $20,000
  11. Appletree Institute for Education InnovationWashington, DC

    To support early childhood education and development

    $15,000
  12. Bishop John T Walker School for BoysWashington, DC

    To support 2021-2022 student sponsorships

    $15,000
  13. Educare DCWashington, DC

    To support your greatest needs

    $15,000
  14. Friends of Fort Dupont Ice ArenaWashington, DC

    The "kids on ice" program

    $15,000
  15. Hope and A HomeWashington, DC

    To support housing units for homeless and very low income families

    $15,000
  16. St Ann's Center for Children Youth and FamiliesHyattsville, MD

    Helps mothers and children overcome by crises

    $15,000
  17. The Kreeger MuseumWashington, DC

    Support programs for underserved communities with online education for elementary age students

    $15,000
  18. The Seed FoundationWashington, DC

    To support youth programs

    $15,000
  19. A Wider CircleKensington, MD

    To support youth programs

    $10,000
  20. Calvary Women's ServicesWashington, DC

    "the greatest need" to support women's health program

    $10,000
  21. Cancer Support CommunityWashington, DC

    Uplift and strengthens people impacted by cancer

    $10,000
  22. DC Central KitchenWashington, DC

    To support the greatest need feeding the hungry during the pandemic

    $10,000
  23. FAMILIES4FAMILIESBethesda, MD

    Empower student leaders to enact positive change in the local communities

    $10,000
  24. First Colony FoundationDurham, NC

    To support research on early english settlement sites in bertie county, NC

    $10,000
  25. Grassroots HealthWashington, DC

    To support youth programs

    $10,000
  26. Lisner-Louise-Dickson-Hurt HomeWashington, DC

    Provide extraordinary health and life care services to low and modest income seniors

    $10,000
  27. Peace of Mind IncWashington, DC

    Educated students about mindfulness, brain science, conflict resolution and social justice

    $10,000
  28. Round House TheatreBethesda, MD

    Enrich community with bold, outstanding theatrical and educational experiences

    $10,000
  29. The Child & Family Network CentersAlexandria, VA

    To close racial equity gaps

    $10,000
  30. The Fishing SchoolWashington, DC

    Support afterschool, summer success and parent engagement programs

    $10,000
  31. The Joseph Robert Shaw Fdndba Joey's FoundationWashington, DC

    To support exercise program targeting 5-18 year olds with neuromusculoskeletal conditions

    $10,000
  32. Best Buddies in Virginia and DCFalls Church, VA

    To support youth programs

    $7,500
  33. Community ForkliftEdmonston, MD

    Eliminates waste and fosters a healthier environment

    $7,500
  34. Safe Shores - the DC Children's Advocacy CenterWashington, DC

    Hope and healing for individuals that have been affected by abused, trauma and violence

    $7,500
  35. The Campagna CenterAlexandria, VA

    Social development programs for low-income, at risk children in the city of alexandria

    $7,500
  36. Washington School for GirlsWashington, DC

    Ignite the joyful pursuit of learning and inspire lives of faith-filled purpose, leadership and service

    $7,500
  37. Alexandria Seaport FoundationAlexandria, VA

    To support youth programs

    $5,000
  38. Capital Hospice (DBA Capital Caring Health)Falls Church, VA

    Provide patients and their families with advanced illness care of the highest quality

    $5,000
  39. CentroniaWashington, DC

    Early childhood education and development centers

    $5,000
  40. Child Resource ConnectLargo, MD

    Create homes free from abuse and neglect

    $5,000
  41. Easter Seals Serving Dc-Md-VaSilver Spring, MD

    Enrich lives for people with disabilities

    $5,000
  42. Foster & Adoptive Parent Advocacy GroupWashington, DC

    Improve quality of life, well-being and dignity of children in the district

    $5,000
  43. Friends of Anacostia ParkWashington, DC

    Restoration of anacostia park connecting surrounding communities

    $5,000
  44. Heroes IncChevy Chase, MD

    To support heroes widows & family benefits program

    $5,000
  45. Horizons Greater Washington IncWashington, DC

    To support youth programs

    $5,000
  46. Jubilee Jobs IncWashington, DC

    Provide professional, compassionate job placement

    $5,000
  47. Meals on Wheels of Takoma Parksilver SpringTakoma Park, MD

    Provide meals to people who are ill and elders living in isolation

    $5,000
  48. Negotiation WorksWashington, DC

    To support people experiencing homelessness, escaping domestic violence or returning from prison

    $5,000
  49. New FuturesWashington, DC

    To support youth programs

    $5,000
  50. Palisades Georgetown Lions ClubWashington, DC

    "the greatest need" annual charitable giving

    $5,000
  51. Pathway Homes IncFairfax, VA

    Aid to individuals with mental illness and or disabilities

    $5,000
  52. Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan WashingtonWashington, DC

    Improvement and preservation of sight and quality of life by providing services and education

    $5,000
  53. Rosemount CenterWashington, DC

    To support comprehensive early childhood education and family support programs in a bilingual multicultural settings

    $5,000
  54. Saint James SchoolHagerstown, MD

    Provides need based scholarships for washington DC area students

    $5,000
  55. San Miguel SchoolWashington, DC

    Supports "jumpstart college" for students from disadvantaged families

    $5,000
  56. Seabury Resources for AgingWashington, DC

    Provide personalized, affordable services and housing options for older adults

    $5,000
  57. Suited for ChangeWashington, DC

    Empowering women to achieve financial independence

    $5,000
  58. The Children's Inn at NIHBethesda, MD

    Provide a free, family-centered place like home

    $5,000
  59. The Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless IncRockville, MD

    End homelessness in montgomery county

    $5,000
  60. Tragedy Assistance Program for SurvivorsArlington, VA

    Compassionate care for the families of fallen military heroes

    $5,000
  61. Washington Jesuit AcademyWashington, DC

    Tuition free education to young men of color from under resourced communities

    $5,000
  62. Washington Latin Public Charter SchoolsWashington, DC

    Provide a challenging, classical education to students in DC

    $5,000
  63. Washington National CathedralWashington, DC

    General support

    $5,000
  64. Wesley HousingAlexandria, VA

    Supports services to vulnerable families

    $5,000
  65. Wilderness Leadership & Learning IncWashington, DC

    Supports life skill programs for youths

    $5,000

Where the money goes

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

  1. Education9 grants $117,50030% of the total
  2. Human services10 grants $77,50020% of the total
  3. Health5 grants $75,00019% of the total
  4. Housing and shelter2 grants $30,0008% of the total
  5. Arts and culture3 grants $25,0006% of the total
  6. Sports and recreation2 grants $20,0005% of the total
  7. 6 other causes8 grants $42,50011% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. District of Columbia41 grants $475,000
  2. Maryland14 grants $172,500
  3. Virginia9 grants $70,000
  4. North Carolina1 grant $10,000

Officers, directors and trustees

6 people as filed

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

  • John A Sargent JrVICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $1,000
  • H Gregory PlattsDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $0
  • John A SargentDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $1,000
  • Robert E DavisPRESIDENT/DIRECTOR Hours 8Pay $11,000
  • Kathryn E DavisDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $1,000
  • Stephanie de SibourSECRETARY/DIRECTOR Hours 12Pay $16,000

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