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Blackberry Fund Inc. is a private corporation based in WASHINGTON, DC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2020. The principal officer is Harold W Pskowski. It holds total assets of $401K. Annual income is reported at $97K. Total assets have grown from $66K in 2019 to $346K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation engaged in no direct charitable activities during the tax year. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in District of Columbia and New York. According to available records, Blackberry Fund Inc. has made 23 grants totaling $35K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has grown from $6K in 2022 to $11K in 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $18K distributed across 12 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $3K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 8 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in District of Columbia and New York and Maryland. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$1K
Largest Grant
$3K
Based on 5 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
The foundation engaged in no direct charitable activities during the tax year.
The foundation engaged in no direct charitable activities during the tax year. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 23 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in DC, NY, MD.
Blackberry Fund Inc. has distributed a total of $35K across 23 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $3K.
Blackberry Fund Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Blackberry Fund Inc. is headquartered in WASHINGTON, DC. While based in DC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy H Pskowski | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Martha N Pskowski | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Rebecca P Pskowski | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Harold W Pskowski | Treasurer, Secretary, Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ellen C Pskowski | President, Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$12K
Total Assets
$346K
Fair Market Value
$346K
Net Worth
$346K
Grants Paid
$11K
Contributions
$49K
Net Investment Income
$44K
Distribution Amount
$15K
Total Grants
23
Total Giving
$35K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
8
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Zion Female Union Band MemorialLandscaping | Washington, DC | $3K | 2024 |
| Friendship PlaceUnrestricted | Washington, DC | $3K | 2024 |
| Shaw Community CenterUnrestricted | Washington, DC | $2K | 2024 |
| Horizons Greater WashingtonUnrestricted | Washington, DC | $2K | 2024 |
| Classroom2communityUnrestricted | Rockville, MD | $2K | 2024 |
| International Rescue CommitteeUnrestricted | New York, NY | $1K | 2024 |
| Mt Zion Female Union Band Memorial IncComputer Information System | Washington, DC | $3K | 2022 |
| Levine MusicFurther charitable goals | Washington, DC | $500 | 2022 |