Blechman-David Foundation
Blechman-David Foundation is a private foundation, based in Newport News, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $151K. Net investment income was $97K.
Blechman-David Foundation at a glance
In short: Blechman-David Foundation gave $151K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $151,000
- -30.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -52.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,875
- +48.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,893,788
- -4.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Blechman-David Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Uncvp Endowment ($70K). Together the top 8 received $151K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 37 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Blechman-David Foundation gives
- Giving grew 751% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 85% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2020) to $216K (2023). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $151K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uncvp Endowment Newport News, VA | Endowment Support | $70,000 |
| Hampton University Hampton, VA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Machar Washington, DC | General Support | $12,000 |
| An Achievable Dream Newport News, VA | General Support | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society Hagerstown, MD | General Support | $5,000 |
| Hillel William & Mary Williamsburg, VA | General Support | $5,000 |
| CNU Ferguson Center for the Arts Newport News, VA | General Support | $2,500 |
| Lavinia Engle Scholarship Fund Bethesda, MD | Scholarships | $1,500 |
Ready to take the next step with Blechman-David Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,893,788 | $252,174 | $188,285 | $151,000 | 8 | $151,000 | $96,519 | $176,840 |
| 2023 | $3,033,726 | $171,329 | $237,581 | $215,800 | 17 | $215,800 | $92,688 | $173,374 |
| 2022 | $2,890,223 | $167,949 | $126,453 | $83,500 | 4 | $83,525 | $12,711 | $160,990 |
| 2021 | $2,826,887 | $287,488 | $23,090 | $17,750 | 4 | $17,775 | $160,755 | $141,041 |
| 2020 | $2,668,790 | $140,250 | $68,667 | $13,000 | 4 | — | $16,044 | $130,502 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Blechman-David Foundation reported a distributable amount of $177K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Blechman-David Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth David
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gregory David
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
J. William David
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joshua David
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Edward David
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Blechman-David Foundation
How much does Blechman-David Foundation give each year?
Blechman-David Foundation gave $151K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $216K across 17 grants.
What is Blechman-David Foundation's typical grant size?
Blechman-David Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $18,875, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Blechman-David Foundation give grants?
Blechman-David Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Newport News, VA (3 grants).
Does Blechman-David Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of Blechman-David Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Blechman-David Foundation's largest grantees?
Blechman-David Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Uncvp Endowment ($70,000), Hampton University ($50,000) and Machar ($12,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Blechman-David Foundation?
Blechman-David Foundation reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $151K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $177K (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 Blechman-David Foundation's EIN?
Blechman-David Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1839135. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Blechman-David Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Blechman-David Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Inc
Princeton, NJ
The Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation supports health access and stronger health systems, with a focus on adult and pediatric cancers, blood disorders, brain health, and clinical-trial participation in the United States, Brazil, India, and ten Sub-Saharan African countries. In 2024, its median grant was about $134,000, though awards varied widely; it does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests, and advises prospective applicants to contact the Foundation about its process.
Assets
$83.3M
Grants
144
Total Given
$67.7M
Duke Energy Foundation
Charlotte, NC
The Duke Energy Foundation funds workforce and local economic development, disaster resilience, conservation, clean water, and economic opportunity in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Its 2024 grants had a median of $25,000; applications for grants of $20,000 or less are accepted year-round, after applicants discuss proposals with a state representative.
Assets
$1.9M
Grants
41
Total Given
$25.6M
Peninsula Community Foundation of Virginia Inc
Hampton, VA
The foundation funds nonprofits in arts and culture, civic affairs, the environment, education, health, and social services, primarily for communities on Virginia’s Peninsula. In 2024, grants ranged from $5,500 to $400,000, with a median of $12,750. The available information does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$18.1M
Grants
68
Total Given
$1.6M
Sentara Health
Virginia Beach, VA
Sentara Health funds health services and equitable health initiatives, including access to care, medical education, scholarships, skilled careers, and community programs. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,500 to $45.45 million, with a median award of $22,000, and most funding went to Virginia, with some support elsewhere. Sentara Health Plans accepts applications for qualifying community partnerships in its service area; applications are due by the first of each month.
Assets
$7.2B
Grants
325
Total Given
$63.8M
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Saint Louis, MO
The Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports charitable and educational nonprofits in communities where Enterprise Mobility operates, focusing on health, education, arts, and disaster relief; applicants must be actively supported by an Enterprise Mobility team member, spouse, or domestic partner. Giving varies widely: it reported 9,499 grants in 2024, but its 2025 filing showed one grant of $101.4 million, so that amount is not a typical award. Applications are accepted at any time through eligible Enterprise-affiliated applicants; the Foundation does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$594.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$101.4M
Aetna Foundation Inc
Hartford, CT
Aetna Foundation supported health and wellness, access to health care, and related community needs; its 2021 grants ranged from $5,000 to $1 million, with a median of $40,000, and went to organizations across multiple states, especially in D.C. and Connecticut. Its 2021 filing was marked final, so it appears to have ended or be winding down grantmaking; that filing said there were no restrictions on who could apply and pointed applicants to its website for application materials.
Assets
—
Grants
65
Total Given
$7.2M
More similar funders
More Funders in Virginia
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Blechman-David Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Blechman-David Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?