Walter a Bloedorn Foundation
The Walter A. Bloedorn Foundation is a private foundation based in Washington, DC. It supports organizations addressing the health, education, and well-being of vulnerable children, families, and at-risk citizens in the Greater Washington, DC area.
Walter a Bloedorn Foundation at a glance
In short: Walter a Bloedorn Foundation gave $728K across 65 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in District of Columbia. 32% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $727,500
- +89.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 65
- +54.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,192
- +22.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $7,457,797
- +1.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (21 of 65, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (65% 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 Walter a Bloedorn Foundation
- How to Apply
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The Foundation accepts requests from organizations throughout the year and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants should submit its grant application form with a project description and proof of 501(c)(3) status. The project description should cover the organization’s mission, goals, impact, population and geographic area served, community partners, sustainability, evaluation process, and board, staff, and volunteer numbers. The website says the completed request may be emailed or mailed.
- Review Cycle
- Requests should be received or postmarked by December 31 for consideration at the following spring’s board meeting; the filing states that requests are generally considered at the April meeting. The Foundation does not generally assist with capital gifts, special events, pledges, requests from individuals, or organizations outside the Greater Washington, DC region.
- Deadline
- Requests should be received or postmarked by December 31 for consideration at the following spring’s board meeting;…
- Contact
Application contact: Robert Davis Walter A Bloedorn Foun
Mailing address: 888 17Th Street Nw, Washington, DC 20006
Phone: (202) 879-8926
Website: https://bloedornfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Walter a Bloedorn Foundation
Who Walter a Bloedorn Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Medstar Washington Hospital Center (MWHC) ($50K). Together the top 10 received $295K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($15,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
234 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 232 grants of 234 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation states that it prioritizes applicants in the metropolitan Washington, DC area and generally does not assist organizations outside the Greater Washington, DC region. In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in DC (65%), Maryland (24%), Virginia (10%), and North Carolina (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 65 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Walter a Bloedorn Foundation open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 21 of 65 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 57% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 78% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 135% 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 $357K (2020) to $728K (2024). In 2024 it made 65 grants totaling $728K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center (MWHC) Washington, DC | Program provides health care, parent education and support for mother and children up to three | $50,000 |
| Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation Washington, DC | Supports Education and Training Programs for Nurses | $50,000 |
| Ivymount School Inc Rockville, MD | To Support Operating Expenses | $45,000 |
| RS Lourie Ctr for Infants and Young Children Rockville, MD | To support social and emotional health of young children and their families | $25,000 |
| The Family Place Inc Washington, DC | Programs to empower low-income latino families. Development of young children up to 4 through educational and support services | $25,000 |
| Bright Beginnings Washington, DC | To Support Early Childhood Education and Development | $20,000 |
| Horton's Kids Washington, DC | Empowers Kids in Washington, DC | $20,000 |
| House of Ruth Washington, DC | To Support Kidspace Child and Family Development Center | $20,000 |
| La Cocina Va DBA Kitchen of Purpose Arlington, VA | Uses the power of food as an agent for social and economic change | $20,000 |
| The Maddux School Rockville, MD | Support program serving young children (4-8 years old) with learning and social challenges | $20,000 |
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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 | $7,457,797 | $1,005,808 | $895,849 | $727,500 | 65 | $771,197 | $865,446 | $571,345 |
| 2023 | $7,347,838 | $962,152 | $530,810 | $385,000 | 42 | $428,137 | $846,333 | $492,653 |
| 2022 | $6,916,496 | $17,885 | $522,692 | $390,000 | 46 | $431,429 | $3,375 | $479,453 |
| 2021 | $7,432,095 | $1,399,616 | $563,200 | $408,500 | 44 | $449,877 | $1,236,928 | $526,528 |
| 2020 | $6,584,887 | $696,153 | $476,609 | $357,000 | 37 | — | $229,647 | $426,654 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Walter a Bloedorn Foundation reported a distributable amount of $571K 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
The Foundation describes its purpose as supporting people in the community who need it most. Its stated areas of concern include access to quality education, health care, stable housing, and job security. Its website identifies early childhood programs as a particular focus, including education and parent support, early intervention, and services for children and families facing instability.
The Foundation gives to nonprofit organizations. Examples of grantees’ own missions illustrate the range of work supported: The Family Place says it empowers low-income families and fosters young children’s development through education and support services; Bright Beginnings says it provides an educational environment for families and children experiencing housing instability; and Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation says it supports high-quality health care, caregiver education, and community health services.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the Foundation reported 65 grants totaling $727,500. The grants ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median of $7,500. Its filing states that grants normally range from $1,000 to $40,000.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $50,000 each to MedStar Washington Hospital Center for a program providing health care, parent education, and support for mothers and young children, and to Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation for nurse education and training. Other grants included $45,000 to Ivymount School for operating expenses; $25,000 each to the Reginald S. Lourie Center and The Family Place; and $20,000 each to Bright Beginnings, Horton’s Kids, House of Ruth, La Cocina VA, and The Maddux School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert E. Davis as president and director. Listed directors are John A. Sargent Jr. (vice president/director), H. Gregory Platts, John A. Sargent, Kathryn E. Davis, and Stephanie De Sibour (secretary/director).
Walter a Bloedorn Foundation is led by Robert E. Davis, President & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 5 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert E. Davis
President & Director
President, Treasurer & Director → President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$11K (2020) → $11K (2024)
H. Gregory Platts
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $0 (2024)
John A. Sargent
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2024)
John A. Sargent Jr.
Vice President & Director
Director → Vice President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2024)
Kathryn E. Davis
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2024)
Stephanie De Sibour
Secretary & Director
Director → Secretary & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $16K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Anne D. Spratt (2020) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $16K, to Stephanie De Sibour (Secretary/Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Walter a Bloedorn Foundation
How much does Walter a Bloedorn Foundation give each year?
Walter a Bloedorn Foundation gave $728K across 65 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $385K across 42 grants.
What is Walter a Bloedorn Foundation's typical grant size?
Walter a Bloedorn Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $11,192, across 65 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Walter a Bloedorn Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Walter a Bloedorn Foundation give grants?
Walter a Bloedorn Foundation gives mostly in District of Columbia: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (24%) and Virginia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (40 grants), Rockville, MD (4 grants), Alexandria, VA (4 grants) and Bethesda, MD (3 grants).
Does Walter a Bloedorn Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 3% of Walter a Bloedorn Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 65) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "To Support Youth Programs" (7 grants).
Who are Walter a Bloedorn Foundation's largest grantees?
Walter a Bloedorn Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Medstar Washington Hospital Center (MWHC) ($50,000), Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation ($50,000) and Ivymount School Inc ($45,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($15,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Walter a Bloedorn Foundation?
Walter a Bloedorn Foundation reported $7.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $771K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $571K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Walter a Bloedorn Foundation fund?
The Foundation describes its purpose as supporting people in the community who need it most. Its stated areas of concern include access to quality education, health care, stable housing, and job security. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Walter a Bloedorn Foundation?
The Foundation accepts requests from organizations throughout the year and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Walter a Bloedorn Foundation's EIN?
Walter a Bloedorn Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-0846147. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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