Blackberry Fund Inc
Blackberry Fund Inc is a private foundation, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $684K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 5 grants totaling $19K. Net investment income was $54K.
Blackberry Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Blackberry Fund Inc gave $19K across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $4K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $19,200
- +26.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $3,840
- +51.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $3,700
- Total assets
- $683,854
- +70.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (81% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Blackberry Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Friendship Place ($5K). Together the top 5 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Blackberry Fund Inc gives
- Giving grew 113% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 76% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2021) to $19K (2026). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friendship Place Washington, DC | Housing job assistance | $4,500 |
| Horizons Greater Washington Washington, DC | Swimming instruction | $4,500 |
| International Rescue Committee Silver Spring, MD | Refugee assistance | $3,700 |
| Mary's House Washington, DC | Housing assistance | $3,500 |
| Mt Zion Female Union Band Memorial Washington, DC | Restoration of historic cemetery | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $683,854 | $111,615 | $19,200 | $19,200 | 5 | $19,200 | $54,405 | $25,406 |
| 2025 | $400,908 | $51,110 | $15,813 | $15,200 | 6 | $15,200 | $14,880 | $19,177 |
| 2024 | $345,972 | $92,838 | $11,653 | $11,000 | 6 | $11,000 | $44,096 | $15,200 |
| 2023 | $253,614 | $96,154 | $9,025 | $9,000 | 6 | $9,000 | $47,003 | $11,068 |
| 2022 | $182,670 | $85,479 | $5,500 | $5,500 | 5 | $5,500 | $34,021 | $9,327 |
| 2021 | $162,383 | $103,954 | $2,029 | $2,000 | 4 | — | $53,811 | $5,227 |
| 2020 | $66,175 | $42,666 | $600 | — | — | — | $1,433 | $1,836 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Blackberry Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $25K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Blackberry Fund Inc is led by Ellen C Pskowski, President & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Ellen C Pskowski
President & Director
President → President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harold W Pskowski
Treasurer & Director
Treasurer & Secretary → Treasurer, Secretary & Director, 2023
Treasurer, Secretary & Director → Treasurer & Director, 2026
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martha N Pskowski
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca P Pskowski
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy H Pskowski
Secretary & Director
Director → Secretary & Director, 2026
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Blackberry Fund Inc
How much does Blackberry Fund Inc give each year?
Blackberry Fund Inc gave $19K across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $15K across 6 grants.
What is Blackberry Fund Inc's typical grant size?
Blackberry Fund Inc's median grant in 2026 was $3,700, and its average grant was $3,840, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Blackberry Fund Inc give grants?
Blackberry Fund Inc gives mostly in District of Columbia: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants).
Does Blackberry Fund Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Blackberry Fund Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Blackberry Fund Inc's largest grantees?
Blackberry Fund Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Friendship Place ($4,500), Horizons Greater Washington ($4,500) and International Rescue Committee ($3,700), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Blackberry Fund Inc?
Blackberry Fund Inc reported $684K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $19K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Blackberry Fund Inc's EIN?
Blackberry Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2382067. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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