Bleu Blanc Rouge Foundation
Bleu Blanc Rouge Foundation is an independent, grant-making foundation based in Dover, Delaware, and is classified as a private foundation. It supports projects and charities working to improve the life chances of vulnerable children, teens, and young adults, with an emphasis on safety, stability, love, and empowerment.
Bleu Blanc Rouge Foundation at a glance
In short: Bleu Blanc Rouge Foundation gave $980K across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), top state New York. 67% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $980,245
- -4.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- +65.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,704
- -42.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,300
- Total assets
- $5,936,808
- -28.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 67% first-time grantees (22 of 33, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (21% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bleu Blanc Rouge Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Review Cycle
- The filing states that there are no submission deadlines for Wubanchi applications.
- Deadline
- The filing states that there are no submission deadlines for Wubanchi applications.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3500 S Dupont Highway, Dover, DE 19901
Phone: (203) 405-1040
Website: https://bleublancrougefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bleu Blanc Rouge Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Refugee Home Project ($195K). Together the top 10 received $740K.
Grant Size Distribution
116 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 116 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grants included recipients in New York, California, Washington, and Connecticut; the reported shares of grant dollars were 21%, 3%, 2%, and 1%, respectively. The filing assigns 70% to a recipient-state category that is not identified in the provided data. The foundation’s direct Wubanchi activity is in Ethiopia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bleu Blanc Rouge Foundation open to new grantees?
67%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 22 of 33 grantees (67%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $61K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $32K repeat.
- 18% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 32% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $741K (2021) to $1.4M (2020). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $980K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Refugee Home Project New York, NY | General Support | $195,263 |
| The Old Vic | General Support | $128,740 |
| Carefree Cornwall | General Support | $96,570 |
| The Big House | General Support | $64,380 |
| Drive Forward Foundation | General Support | $63,535 |
| Settle | General Support | $63,535 |
| The National House Project | General Support | $32,130 |
| Catch 22 | General Support | $31,845 |
| Children and Families Across Borders | General Support | $31,845 |
| Kazzum Arts Project | General Support | $31,845 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing says the foundation disposed of more than 25% of its assets during its grantmaking activities, resulting in a substantial contraction; it also states that this was not part of a plan of termination or dissolution and that the foundation intended to continue.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,936,808 | $116,832 | $2,492,864 | $980,245 | 33 | $2,585,331 | $114,332 | $233,869 |
| 2023 | $8,318,133 | $1,076,277 | $3,342,288 | $1,025,101 | 20 | $3,342,288 | $84,983 | $376,659 |
| 2022 | $10,439,897 | $1,590,917 | $1,627,168 | $1,120,913 | 27 | $1,626,168 | $56,354 | $434,334 |
| 2021 | $11,432,487 | $8,470,332 | $1,676,631 | $740,725 | 13 | $1,676,571 | $4,022 | $417,586 |
| 2020 | $4,440,249 | $1,409,977 | $2,136,082 | $1,405,915 | 23 | — | $6,085 | $263,945 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bleu Blanc Rouge Foundation reported a distributable amount of $234K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
BBRF seeks to transform the life chances of vulnerable young people and to support work that helps them thrive. Its Wubanchi Project focuses on young people growing up in care in Ethiopia and those transitioning out of care. The foundation reports that Ethiopian laws require care centers to release children at age 16, often without plans for their safety or success afterward. In 2024, Wubanchi assisted 520 direct and 1,100 indirect beneficiaries.
The foundation’s 2024 grants included general support for organizations such as The Refugee Home Project, The Old Vic, Carefree Cornwall, The Big House, and Drive Forward Foundation. Other recipients included organizations with varied missions. For example, Greenwave Organization Corp describes its work as training and supporting regenerative ocean farmers, while SheJumps says it increases women’s and girls’ participation in outdoor activities through free and low-cost education. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not stated foundation priorities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, BBRF reported 33 grants totaling $980,245. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $195,263, with a median of $10,300. The largest reported awards included $195,263 to The Refugee Home Project, $128,740 to The Old Vic, $96,570 to Carefree Cornwall, $64,380 to The Big House, and $63,535 each to Drive Forward Foundation and Settle. Each of these grants was for general support.
BBRF states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Separately, the foundation’s filing describes Wubanchi assistance for eligible individuals in Ethiopia and requests supporting plans or invoices, identity documents if available, and third-party bank details where possible.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bleu Blanc Rouge Foundation is led by Isabelle Georgeaux, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Isabelle Georgeaux
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Hohenfeld
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Healy
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chloe Georgeaux-Healy
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Liam Georgeaux-Healy
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Bansi Nagji (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Chloe Georgeaux Healy (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Liam Georgeaux Healy (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Martin Caverly (2020) — Director
- Former: Mary Shen (2020) — Director
- Former: Patrick Healy (2020) — CFO, Secretary & Director
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 Bleu Blanc Rouge Foundation
How much does Bleu Blanc Rouge Foundation give each year?
Bleu Blanc Rouge Foundation gave $980K across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.0M across 20 grants.
What is Bleu Blanc Rouge Foundation's typical grant size?
Bleu Blanc Rouge Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,300, and its average grant was $29,704, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bleu Blanc Rouge Foundation that year got $14K on average.
Where does Bleu Blanc Rouge Foundation give grants?
Bleu Blanc Rouge Foundation's top state is New York, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Bleu Blanc Rouge Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Bleu Blanc Rouge Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (33 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bleu Blanc Rouge Foundation's largest grantees?
Bleu Blanc Rouge Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Refugee Home Project ($195,263), The Old Vic ($128,740) and Carefree Cornwall ($96,570), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bleu Blanc Rouge Foundation?
Bleu Blanc Rouge Foundation reported $5.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $234K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bleu Blanc Rouge Foundation fund?
BBRF seeks to transform the life chances of vulnerable young people and to support work that helps them thrive. Its Wubanchi Project focuses on young people growing up in care in Ethiopia and those transitioning out of care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bleu Blanc Rouge Foundation?
Bleu Blanc Rouge Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines. Check bleublancrougefoundation.org for any change to that policy.
What is Bleu Blanc Rouge Foundation's EIN?
Bleu Blanc Rouge Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1684769. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Bleu Blanc Rouge 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.
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