Blueprintorg
blueprintorg is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2019 filing describes a program that makes initial grants to community charities to help them learn fundraising and build investible endowments. The most recent filing on record is for 2020, with nothing filed since; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Blueprintorg at a glance
In short: Blueprintorg gave $149K across 11 grants in 2020 (avg $14K), top state New York. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $148,500
- Grants made (2020)
- 11
- Average grant
- $13,500
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $96,207
- Primary geography
- New York (37% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Blueprintorg
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The 2019 filing states that the foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. This describes the stated policy in that filing and is not a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Wework Harlem, New York, NY 10027
Phone: (914) 588-4329
Website: https://theblueprint.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Blueprintorg funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was MyScholly ($50K). Together the top 10 received $129K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($20,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 11 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2020 grant dollars went to recipients in New York (37%), California (34%), Maryland (27%), and Ohio (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 11 grants totaling $149K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MyScholly Hollywood, CA | Collegiate Scholarships | $50,000 |
| Bayside Hoyas Chestertown, MD | Donation to a domestically registered charitable organization. | $40,000 |
| IMentor New York, NY | Donation to a domestically registered charitable organization. | $25,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $20,000 |
| Classical Theater of Harlem New York, NY | Donation to a domestically registered charitable organization. | $2,500 |
| Barbershop Books New York, NY | Donation to a domestically registered charitable organization. | $2,000 |
| Alliance of Families for Justice New York, NY | Donation to a domestically registered charitable organization. | $2,000 |
| North Star Fund New York, NY | Donation to a domestically registered charitable organization. | $2,000 |
| ID Movement Columbus, OH | Donation to a domestically registered charitable organization. | $2,000 |
| Pink Roses by Kizzy Columbus, OH | Donation to a domestically registered charitable organization. | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $96,207 | $540,000 | $463,056 | $148,500 | 11 | $4,589 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Blueprintorg reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The 2019 filing describes direct charitable activity as providing initial grants to community charities with the intent of teaching recipients to manage fundraising and build an investible endowment. The 2020 grants included support for scholarships, benevolent assistance, and charitable organizations.
Among its 2020 grantees, iMentor describes its work as connecting mentors and students at public high schools in low-income communities, many of whose students are expected to be first-generation college graduates. Alliance of Families for Justice says it supports and mobilizes people and families affected by the criminal justice system. Barbershop Books says it encourages Black boys and other vulnerable children to read for fun through community-based programming. North Star Fund says it supports community organizing and grassroots groups in New York.
Grantmaking
In 2020, blueprintorg gave $148,500 through 11 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $50,000, with a median grant of $2,000.
The largest grants were $50,000 to MyScholly for collegiate scholarships, $40,000 to Bayside Hoyas, and $25,000 to iMentor. The filing also lists $20,000 in benevolent assistance to an individual recipient. Other named recipients included Classical Theater of Harlem ($2,500), Barbershop Books ($2,000), Alliance of Families for Justice ($2,000), North Star Fund ($2,000), ID Movement ($2,000), Pink Roses by Kizzy ($1,500), and Why Not Care ($1,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing lists Hanna Gebremedhin as President / Executive Managing Director, Lisa Shalett as Treasurer, and Chris Baxter as Secretary.
Blueprintorg is led by Hanna Gebremedhin, President & Exective Managing Director on the 2020 filing; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2020 is compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Hanna Gebremedhin
President & Exective Managing Director
New on the 2020 filing
50 hrs/week
$177K (2020)
Chris Baxter
Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Shalett
Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $177K, to Hanna Gebremedhin (President / Exective Managing Director).
Frequently asked questions about Blueprintorg
How much does Blueprintorg give each year?
Blueprintorg gave $149K across 11 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Blueprintorg's typical grant size?
Blueprintorg's median grant in 2020 was $2,000, and its average grant was $13,500, across 11 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Blueprintorg give grants?
Blueprintorg's top state is New York, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (34%) and Maryland (27%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants) and Columbus, OH (2 grants).
Does Blueprintorg give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Blueprintorg's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Blueprintorg's largest grantees?
Blueprintorg's largest 2020 grantees include MyScholly ($50,000), Bayside Hoyas ($40,000) and IMentor ($25,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($20,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How large is Blueprintorg?
Blueprintorg reported $96K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $540K.
What does Blueprintorg fund?
The 2019 filing describes direct charitable activity as providing initial grants to community charities with the intent of teaching recipients to manage fundraising and build an investible endowment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Blueprintorg?
The 2019 filing states that the foundation 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 ↑
How much is Blueprintorg required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Blueprintorg reported a distributable amount of $5K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Blueprintorg's EIN?
Blueprintorg's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0804418. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Does Blueprintorg 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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