How much funding does Bloedorn Foundation Grants provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for Bloedorn Foundation Grants?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Who is eligible for Bloedorn Foundation Grants?

Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

Bloedorn Foundation Grants

Walter a Bloedorn Foundation

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Normally, the Foundation does not assist with the following:
Not eligible: Capital gifts.
Not eligible: Special eventsPledges.
Not eligible: Requests from individuals.
Not eligible: Organizations outside of the Greater Washington DC region

Overview

The Bloedorn Foundation offers annual grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving vulnerable children and at-risk citizens in the Washington D.C. area. The foundation focuses on enhancing community well-being through various initiatives, including education, job training, and health support. Grants are awarded after thorough vetting of applicants, ensuring that resources are directed towards efforts that significantly improve the quality of life for those in need.

Background
The Bloedorn Foundation is a non-profit charitable organization that focuses on addressing the many challenges facing the health, education and well-being of vulnerable children and at-risk citizens in the Washington D.C. area.
The Foundation awards grants once a year to organizations involved in a wide range of support to the local community—from education and after-school care, to job training, to health and housing needs. We vet these organizations through interviews and site visits, and we proudly support their efforts to enhance the quality of life for those who need it most in our community.

Eligibility

Nonprofit charitable organizations that are exempt from federal taxes under section 501(c) (3) of the IRS Revenue Code can apply for grant.

Ineligibility

Normally, the Foundation does not assist with the following:

Capital giftsSpecial eventsPledgesRequests from individualsOrganizations outside of the Greater Washington DC region

What Walter a Bloedorn Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024: 65
Total given: $728K
Median grant: $7,500
Range: $5,000–$50K

By dollars: District of Columbia 65%, Maryland 24%, Virginia 10%. Top recipient cities: Washington, DC; Rockville, MD; Alexandria, VA.
2% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
35% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Medstar Washington Hospital Center (MWHC) · Washington, DC

Program provides health care, parent education and support for mother and children up…

$50K
Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation · Washington, DC

Supports education and training programs for nurses

$50K
Ivymount School Inc · Rockville, MD

To support operating expenses

$45K
RS Lourie Ctr for Infants and Young Children · Rockville, MD

To support social and emotional health of young children and their families

$25K
The Family Place Inc · Washington, DC

Programs to empower low-income latino families. development of young children up to 4…

$25K