Blue Rock Charitable Foundation
Blue Rock Charitable Foundation is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Newtown, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $128K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $274K. Net investment income was $7K.
Blue Rock Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Blue Rock Charitable Foundation gave $274K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $274K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $273,970
- -8.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $273,970
- -8.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $273,970
- Total assets
- $128,009
- -28.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% 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 Blue Rock Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sudan Relief Fund ($274K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Blue Rock Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 36% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $155K (2020) to $300K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $274K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sudan Relief Fund Merrifield, VA | Operational Support | $273,970 |
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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 | $128,009 | $246,806 | $296,619 | $273,970 | 1 | $276,070 | $6,771 | $9,331 |
| 2023 | $177,822 | $249,170 | $338,734 | $300,000 | 1 | $301,095 | $5,880 | $11,245 |
| 2022 | $240,785 | $213,397 | $250,995 | $216,600 | 1 | $227,646 | — | $13,888 |
| 2021 | $278,383 | $204,099 | $238,651 | $201,300 | 1 | $219,751 | — | $16,257 |
| 2020 | $312,935 | $277,400 | $156,665 | $154,800 | 1 | — | — | $14,679 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Blue Rock Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Blue Rock Charitable Foundation is led by Steve Kettelberger, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steve Kettelberger
President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Gibb
Treasurer & CFO
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 Rock Charitable Foundation
How much does Blue Rock Charitable Foundation give each year?
Blue Rock Charitable Foundation gave $274K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $300K across 1 grant.
How large is Blue Rock Charitable Foundation?
Blue Rock Charitable Foundation reported $128K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $276K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Blue Rock Charitable Foundation?
Blue Rock Charitable Foundation is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Newtown, PA. It holds $128K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Blue Rock Charitable Foundation operate?
Blue Rock Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, Florida, Virginia.
What is Blue Rock Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Blue Rock Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2235644. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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