BLT Charitable Trust
BLT Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $130K. Net investment income was $39K.
BLT Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: BLT Charitable Trust gave $130K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), top state Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $130,000
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,444
- +20.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $1,354,374
- -4.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (42% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who BLT Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Northwest Immigration Rights ($25K). Together the top 9 received $130K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 59 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How BLT Charitable Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 153% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $120K (2020) to $130K (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $130K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Immigration Rights Seattle, WA | Further Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood New York, NY | Further Charitable Purpose | $15,000 |
| Chief Seattle Club Seattle, WA | Further Charitable Purpose | $15,000 |
| Upward Bound House Dev Dept Santa Monica, CA | Further Charitable Purpose | $15,000 |
| Trans Youth Emergency Project Asheville, NC | Further Charitable Purpose | $15,000 |
| Legal Counsel for Youth and Childre Seattle, WA | Further Charitable Purpose | $15,000 |
| 350ORG Brooklyn, NY | Further Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| ACLU Foundation New York, NY | Further Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Brennan Center New York, NY | Further Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
Ready to take the next step with BLT Charitable Trust?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,354,374 | $75,697 | $143,765 | $130,000 | 9 | $130,000 | $39,382 | $85,028 |
| 2024 | $1,422,442 | $144,195 | $136,327 | $120,000 | 10 | $120,000 | $31,620 | $84,334 |
| 2023 | $1,414,574 | $52,934 | $140,859 | $120,000 | 10 | $120,000 | $26,952 | $80,508 |
| 2022 | $1,502,499 | $34,443 | $140,519 | $120,000 | 15 | $120,000 | $28,240 | $86,962 |
| 2021 | $1,626,044 | $178,426 | $148,340 | $120,000 | 15 | $120,000 | $150,086 | $99,565 |
| 2020 | $1,595,958 | $148,244 | $140,094 | $120,000 | 15 | — | $128,150 | $88,452 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, BLT Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $85K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
BLT Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Margaret Durbin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Yarrow Durbin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 BLT Charitable Trust
How much does BLT Charitable Trust give each year?
BLT Charitable Trust gave $130K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $120K across 10 grants.
What is BLT Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
BLT Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $14,444, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does BLT Charitable Trust give grants?
BLT Charitable Trust's top state is Washington, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (35%) and California (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (3 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Who are BLT Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
BLT Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Northwest Immigration Rights ($25,000), Planned Parenthood ($15,000) and Chief Seattle Club ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is BLT Charitable Trust?
BLT Charitable Trust reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $130K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $85K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is BLT Charitable Trust's EIN?
BLT Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-6068127. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in BLT Charitable Trust's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Washington
The Ford Foundation
New York, NY
The Ford Foundation funds organizations and initiatives working to reduce inequality and advance social justice, including work on civic engagement, civil rights, climate justice, disability rights, and technology and society. In 2024, its grants ranged from $45 to $15 million, with a median of $100,000, supporting work in the U.S. and internationally. It says most grants are identified by the foundation and it does not accept unsolicited proposals by mail, email, or phone; limited opportunities may be offered separately.
Assets
$17.5B
Grants
4,007
Total Given
$844.7M
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Mountain View, CA
Silicon Valley Community Foundation funds work in areas such as housing, economic security, education, health, the environment, arts and culture, and civic engagement, with Community Action Grants supporting local, community-led organizations in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Its 2024 grants had a median of $51,716, though amounts varied widely; applications depend on the program, and SVCF states that it does not accept unsolicited proposals for advised funds.
Assets
$12.3B
Grants
3,576
Total Given
$3.2B
Gates Foundation
Seattle, WA
The Gates Foundation funds work to reduce disease and poverty, improve health and gender equality in lower-income countries, and support education and economic mobility in the United States, especially Washington State; it works in more than 140 countries. Its 2024 grants had a median of $500,000, with awards ranging from $1 to $350.5 million. It generally does not accept unsolicited proposals, but periodically offers opportunities through published requests for proposals.
Assets
$78.7B
Grants
4,974
Total Given
$6.3B
M J Murdock Charitable Trust
Vancouver, WA
The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust funds nonprofit capacity-building and projects in arts and culture, civic and community services, education, health and environmental stewardship, and scientific research across Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. Its 2024 median grant was $87,000, with awards ranging from $4,000 to about $1.55 million. Eligible organizations can submit a Letter of Inquiry; full applications are by invitation.
Assets
$2.0B
Grants
797
Total Given
$116.6M
The Avista Foundation
Spokane, WA
The Avista Foundation supports 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in education, basic needs and poverty, and economic and cultural vitality. Its 2025 grants had a median of $1,000, though awards ranged from $20 to $350,000, and it serves communities in eastern Washington, northern Idaho, parts of southern Oregon, Sanders County, Montana, and Juneau, Alaska.
Assets
$10.6M
Grants
577
Total Given
$2.2M
REI Cooperative Action Fund
Sumner, WA
The REI Cooperative Action Fund supports U.S. nonprofits expanding equitable access to the outdoors, connecting historically excluded communities with outdoor experiences, and advancing research on nature and health. In 2024, grants ranged from $9,342 to $386,438, with a median of $15,000; it funds organizations serving communities across the U.S. and does not accept unsolicited grant requests, though recommendations are considered.
Assets
$11.2M
Grants
561
Total Given
$13.5M
More similar funders
More Funders in Washington
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from BLT Charitable Trust'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.
BLT Charitable Trust down — hundreds of funders to go?