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Also known as: F/K/A LERNER FAMILY FOUNDATION
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Blanket Fort Foundation is a private trust based in TOWSON, MD. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Marcum Llp. It holds total assets of $23.1M. Annual income is reported at $10.5M. Total assets have grown from $7.3M in 2010 to $23.1M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2024. According to available records, Blanket Fort Foundation has made 259 grants totaling $5.7M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $527K in 2020 to $1.4M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $2.7M distributed across 94 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $345K, with an average award of $22K. The foundation has supported 143 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Maryland, New York, Maine, which account for 83% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 14 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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Blanket Fort Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 259 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MD, NY, ME.
Blanket Fort Foundation has distributed a total of $5.7M across 259 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $22K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $345K.
Blanket Fort Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Blanket Fort Foundation is headquartered in TOWSON, MD. While based in MD, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 14 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traci Lerner Co Rsf Llc | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mark Lerner Co Rsf Llc | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sara Lerner Co Rsf Llc | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$23.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$23.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
259
Total Giving
$5.7M
Average Grant
$22K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
143
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The AssociatedGENERAL NEED | Baltimore, MD | $226K | 2023 |
| Teach For America IncGENERAL NEED | New York, NY | $125K | 2023 |
| Fund For Educational Excellence IncGENERAL NEED | Baltimore, MD | $107K | 2023 |
| Knox County Homeless CoalitionGENERAL NEED | Rockland, ME | $60K | 2023 |
| Dream Big Foundation IncGENERAL NEED | Baltimore, MD | $50K | 2023 |
| Improving EducationGENERAL NEED | Baltimore, MD | $50K | 2023 |
| HeartsmilesGENERAL NEED | Baltimore, MD | $50K | 2023 |
| Port Discovery Children'S MuseumGENERAL NEED | Baltimore, MD | $50K | 2023 |
| Join For Justice IncGENERAL NEED | Boston, MA | $40K | 2023 |
| Social Good Fund Inc (Jewtina Y Co)GENERAL NEED | Richmond, CA | $36K | 2023 |
| We Will All RiseGENERAL NEED | Baltimore, MD | $35K | 2023 |
| Umbc FoundationGENERAL NEED | Baltimore, MD | $33K | 2023 |
| An End To IgnoranceGENERAL NEED | Baltimore, MD | $30K | 2023 |
| Harold Grinspoon FoundationGENERAL NEED | Agawam, MA | $30K | 2023 |
| Lifebridge Health IncGENERAL NEED | Baltimore, MD | $25K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Magen DavidGENERAL NEED | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Project KesherGENERAL NEED | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| New Israel FundGENERAL NEED | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| Maryland Family NetworkGENERAL NEED | Baltimore, MD | $25K | 2023 |
| Farnsworth Art MuseumGENERAL NEED | Rockland, ME | $25K | 2023 |
| Johns Hopkins UniversityGENERAL NEED | Baltimore, MD | $25K | 2023 |
| Israaid Global Humanitarian Assistance IncGENERAL NEED | Beverly Hills, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Ignite CapitalGENERAL NEED | Baltimore, MD | $25K | 2023 |
| Footsteps IncGENERAL NEED | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Aziza PeaceGENERAL NEED | Baltimore, MD | $20K | 2023 |
| Pop IncGENERAL NEED | Baltimore, MD | $20K | 2023 |
| Pen Bay Waldo Healthcare FoundationGENERAL NEED | Belfast, ME | $20K | 2023 |
| Slingshot FundGENERAL NEED | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| I Am MentalityGENERAL NEED | Baltimore, MD | $20K | 2023 |
| Beyond The Natural FoundationGENERAL NEED | Baltimore, MD | $20K | 2023 |
| Sharebaby IncGENERAL NEED | Baltimore, MD | $15K | 2023 |
| HinenuGENERAL NEED | Baltimore, MD | $12K | 2023 |
| Beth El CongregationGENERAL NEED | Baltimore, MD | $11K | 2023 |
| Mount Washington Pediatric HospitalGENERAL NEED | Baltimore, MD | $10K | 2023 |
| 29th Street Community Center IncGENERAL NEED | Baltimore, MD | $10K | 2023 |
| Joy Baltimore CorpGENERAL NEED | Baltimore, MD | $10K | 2023 |
| New York UniversityGENERAL NEED | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| The Maryland Zoo In BaltimoreGENERAL NEED | Baltimore, MD | $10K | 2023 |
| Weekend Backpacks For Homeless KidsGENERAL NEED | Baltimore, MD | $8K | 2023 |
| Next One Up Foundation IncGENERAL NEED | Baltimore, MD | $5K | 2023 |
| National Aquarium In BaltimoreGENERAL NEED | Baltimore, MD | $5K | 2023 |
| Medical Education Resources For TeensGENERAL NEED | Baltimore, MD | $5K | 2023 |
| Hias IncGENERAL NEED | Silver Spring, MD | $5K | 2023 |
| Family Planning Association Of Maine IncGENERAL NEED | Augusta, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Baltimore Museum Of ArtGENERAL NEED | Baltimore, MD | $3K | 2023 |
| Camden Public LibraryGENERAL NEED | Camden, ME | $3K | 2023 |
| Ahavas Yisrael CharityGENERAL NEED | Pikesville, MD | $2K | 2023 |
| The Ryr-1 FoundationGENERAL NEED | Pittsburgh, PA | $2K | 2023 |
| Jewish Grandparents NetworkGENERAL NEED | Sandy Springs, GA | $2K | 2023 |
| Center For Maine Contemporary ArtGENERAL NEED | Rockland, ME | $2K | 2023 |
BALTIMORE, MD
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