BKS Foundation
BKS Foundation is a private foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland. Its 2024 filing reports $34,500 in grants to 11 organizations, primarily in Georgia.
BKS Foundation at a glance
In short: BKS Foundation gave $35K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $34,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- Average grant
- $3,136
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $465,500
- +415.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to BKS Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1124 S Charles Street Unit 1, Baltimore, MD 21230
Phone: (443) 326-0831
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who BKS Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was RC3 ($10K). Together the top 10 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia and 3% to recipients in Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| RC3 Savannah, GA | donation to a 501c3 for promoting economic mobility bringing people together and helping families overcome health disparities. | $9,500 |
| Help a Child Grow inc Savannah, GA | donation for services encompassing pre-school education maternity day and residential care youth services and adoption and foster care | $8,000 |
| Riverboyz Youth Sports Inc Savannah, GA | To little league football team 501c3 org | $2,000 |
| Greenbriar Childrens Center Savannah, GA | donation for providing services including emergency shelter residential care independent living family preservation early childhood education and care and Project Safe Place | $2,000 |
| Commission 2 Love Savannah, GA | donation for youth mentoring initiative aimed at fostering spiritual enrichment and character development among inner-city children in Savannah | $2,000 |
| Masjid Jihad Inc Savannah, GA | donation for fostering human excellence and good character through building valuable relationships | $2,000 |
| Jonesville Baptist Church Savannah, GA | donation to support Their vision is to transform lives and make disciples through loving people evangelism training fellowship diversity in ministry and meaningful worship. | $2,000 |
| Karing Heartz Community Development Jonesboro, GA | donation to support motivate sponsor and inspire individuals in the community by providing services to those in need. Their programs include mentoring sponsoring supporting and feeding the communities. | $2,000 |
| Family Promise of Coastal Empire Savannah, GA | donation for providing emergency shelter and basic needs to families with children experiencing homelessness | $2,000 |
| SAFE Shelter Center for Domestic Vi Savannah, GA | donation towards preventing domestic violence protect victims and promote change in lives families and the community | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $465,500 | $500,000 | $34,500 | $34,500 | 11 | $44,500 |
| 2023 | $90,260 | $90,260 | — | — | — | $4,617 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including children’s services, housing and family support, youth programs, community services, and game-audio industry inclusion.
Greenbriar Children’s Center describes its mission as providing temporary and long-term housing for abused, abandoned, and neglected children, along with food, shelter, counseling, and tutorial services in a nurturing environment.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $34,500 through 11 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $9,500, with a median of $2,000.
The largest grants included $9,500 to RC3 in Savannah, Georgia, for work described as promoting economic mobility and helping families overcome health disparities, and $8,000 to Help a Child Grow Inc in Savannah for services including preschool education, maternity care, residential care, youth services, and adoption and foster care. Other $2,000 grants went to Riverboyz Youth Sports Inc, Greenbriar Children’s Center, Commission 2 Love, Masjid Jihad Inc, Jonesville Baptist Church, Karing Heartz Community Development, Family Promise of Coastal Empire, and SAFE Shelter Center for Domestic Violence. The foundation also gave $1,000 to Game Audio Diversity Alliance in Bellevue, Washington.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Bahiyah Shabazz is listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
BKS Foundation is led by Bahiyah Shabazz, Trustee on every filing since 2023 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bahiyah Shabazz
Trustee
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Trustee Bahiyah Shabazz (2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about BKS Foundation
How much does BKS Foundation give each year?
BKS Foundation gave $35K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is BKS Foundation's typical grant size?
BKS Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,136, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does BKS Foundation give grants?
BKS Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Savannah, GA (9 grants).
Does BKS Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on BKS Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are BKS Foundation's largest grantees?
BKS Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include RC3 ($9,500), Help a Child Grow inc ($8,000) and Riverboyz Youth Sports Inc ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is BKS Foundation?
BKS Foundation reported $466K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $500K.
What does BKS Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including children’s services, housing and family support, youth programs, community services, and game-audio industry inclusion. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from BKS Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is BKS Foundation's EIN?
BKS Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1101877. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does BKS Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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