Blue Ridge Charitable Trust
Blue Ridge Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Moorestown, New Jersey. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including educational institutions, advocacy groups, and organizations addressing homelessness and other community needs.
Blue Ridge Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Blue Ridge Charitable Trust gave $106K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state New York. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $106,174
- +21.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +21.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,616
- -0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $1,751,241
- +5.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (7 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (31% 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 Blue Ridge Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The Trust states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 101 E Main Street Ste 204, Moorestown, NJ 08057
Phone: (609) 353-6628
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Blue Ridge Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Syracuse University School of Architecture ($20K). Together the top 10 received $84K.
Grant Size Distribution
108 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 108 grants of 108 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (31%), Massachusetts (18%), Pennsylvania (14%), Colorado (9%), and Missouri (9%). These figures describe the locations of recipients, not necessarily the geographic limits of the Trust’s grantmaking.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Blue Ridge Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 23 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+18%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 110% of 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 $88K (2020) to $106K (2024). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $106K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Syracuse University School of Architecture Syracuse, NY | Educational Support | $20,000 |
| Design Cause Newton, PA | General Support | $15,000 |
| Access Fund Boulder, CO | Support Rock Climbing Advocacy | $10,000 |
| Washington University in St Louis St. Louis, MO | Educational Support | $10,000 |
| ACLU Foundation New York, NY | Support National Advocacy | $5,000 |
| MIT Aacre Boston, MA | Support for Alumni Programming | $5,000 |
| Neighboorhood Villages Boston, MA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Princeton Day School Princeton, NJ | Educational Support | $5,000 |
| The Bowery Mission New York, NY | Support Rescue Mission Programs for Homelessness | $5,000 |
| Appalachian Service Project Johnson City, TX | General Support | $4,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,751,241 | $220,052 | $118,721 | $106,174 | 23 | $107,973 | $178,409 | $98,283 |
| 2023 | $1,660,720 | $289,956 | $93,115 | $87,750 | 19 | $88,075 | $275,308 | $82,483 |
| 2022 | $1,503,445 | $190,651 | $104,883 | $100,000 | 27 | $101,192 | $149,786 | $85,542 |
| 2021 | $1,455,525 | $-323,288 | $93,568 | $90,000 | 21 | $90,832 | $50,702 | $83,208 |
| 2020 | $1,872,381 | $55,277 | $91,937 | $87,500 | 18 | — | $52,723 | $70,443 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Blue Ridge Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $98K 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
No mission statement for the Trust is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas such as education, advocacy, homelessness services, youth and family support, food distribution, and community development. For example, Princeton Day School describes its mission as cultivating intellectual vitality and strength of character, while Pine Street Inn says its mission is to end homelessness. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the Trust’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Trust made 23 grants totaling $106,174. Grant amounts ranged from $513 to $20,000, with a median grant of $3,000.
Among the largest grants were $20,000 to Syracuse University School of Architecture for educational support; $15,000 to Design Cause for general support; $10,000 to Access Fund for climbing advocacy; and $10,000 to Washington University in St. Louis for educational support. Other grants included $5,000 to the ACLU Foundation for national advocacy, $5,000 to The Bowery Mission for homelessness programs, and $5,000 to Princeton Day School for educational support. The Trust also gave $3,000 to Heartland Human Care Services and $3,000 to UCAN.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Blue Ridge Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Virginia Stattman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Stattman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Blue Ridge Charitable Trust
How much does Blue Ridge Charitable Trust give each year?
Blue Ridge Charitable Trust gave $106K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $88K across 19 grants.
What is Blue Ridge Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Blue Ridge Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,616, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Blue Ridge Charitable Trust that year got $4K on average.
Where does Blue Ridge Charitable Trust give grants?
Blue Ridge Charitable Trust's top state is New York, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (18%) and Pennsylvania (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (8 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Blue Ridge Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 48% of Blue Ridge Charitable Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Educational Support" (3 grants).
Who are Blue Ridge Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Blue Ridge Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Syracuse University School of Architecture ($20,000), Design Cause ($15,000) and Access Fund ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Blue Ridge Charitable Trust?
Blue Ridge Charitable Trust reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $108K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $98K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Blue Ridge Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the Trust is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas such as education, advocacy, homelessness services, youth and family support, food distribution, and community development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Blue Ridge Charitable Trust?
The Trust states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Blue Ridge Charitable Trust's EIN?
Blue Ridge Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-6323908. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Blue Ridge Charitable Trust 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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