Blacksmith Institute Inc
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$26.8M
+70.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$997K
+6.1% YoY
Grant Count
3
-25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$332K
+41.5% YoY
About Blacksmith Institute Inc
Based on IRS filings
Blacksmith Institute Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $26.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $997K. Net investment income was $236K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $26,845,709 | $15,738,894 | $17,537,165 |
| Revenue | $18,493,014 | $5,230,809 | $9,646,852 |
| Expenses | $6,837,260 | $7,015,280 | $6,117,424 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $236,257 | $179,117 | $22,176 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Vital Strategies Inc ($710,551), Georgetown University ($149,165), Stanford University ($136,901).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| VITAL STRATEGIES INC NEW YORK, NY | RESEARCH | $710,551 |
| GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON, DC | RESEARCH | $149,165 |
| STANFORD UNIVERSITY STANFORD, CA | REDUCING LEAD EXPOSURE IN LMICS | $136,901 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW MCCARTOR | PRESIDENT/CEO | 40 | $183,077 |
| ETHAN SAWYER | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| CONRAD MEYER III | CHAIR EMERITAS | 1 | — |
| PAUL ROUX | SECRETARY | 0.4 | — |
| KATHRYN HUARTE | TREASURER | 0.4 | — |
| PAUL BROOKE | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| FRANCOIS GUILLON | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| HOWARD HU | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| DAVID HUNTER | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| TROY HYSMTIH | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| TABASSUM INAMDAR | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| GLORIA JANATA | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| KAREN MATHIASEN | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| ANNA MUTOH | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| ALICIA OGAWA | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| CHARLOTTE TRIEFUS | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| RICHARD FULLER CEO THRU NOV | HEAD OF SPECIAL INITIATIVES | 40 | $200,000 |
| RACHAEL KUPKA | VP, OPERATIONS | 40 | $152,624 |
| CAROL SUMKIN | VP, DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $192,003 |
| SHISHI ZHANG | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 40 | $159,888 |
| ANGELA BERNHARDT | VP, COMMUNICATIONS | 40 | $124,808 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blacksmith Institute Inc?
Blacksmith Institute Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in NEW YORK, NY. It holds $26.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Blacksmith Institute Inc?
As of 2024, Blacksmith Institute Inc holds $26.8M in total assets with $18.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $997K in 2024.
Where does Blacksmith Institute Inc operate?
Blacksmith Institute Inc has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, North Carolina, New York.
What size grants does Blacksmith Institute Inc award?
In 2024, Blacksmith Institute Inc awarded 3 grants totaling $997K — an average of about $332K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Blacksmith Institute Inc's EIN?
Blacksmith Institute Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4075779. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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