Walter A Bloedorn Foundation
The foundation's official site (bloedornfoundation.org) states its mission to support vulnerable children and families in the Greater Washington, DC area, provides history and donation information, and includes grant application downloads and submission instructions.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A tax‑exempt nonprofit based in the Washington, DC metropolitan area focusing on services for vulnerable children and families (early childhood, youth development, family support, or related social services).
Good Fit
- • Programs serving children, families, early childhood education, or youth development in the DC metro area.
- • Request size aligned with typical grants ($5K–$25K, sometimes up to $50K).
- • Ability to submit the foundation's application form and provide tax‑exempt documentation by the Dec 31 deadline.
- • Clear demonstration of program impact for vulnerable or low‑income populations.
Geography
Giving is regionally concentrated: roughly two‑thirds of dollars go to Washington, DC, with additional grants to Maryland, Virginia and a small share to North Carolina, showing a clear DC‑metro focus rather than truly national reach.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 65 distinct recipients across education, youth services, health and social services; new and returning grantees are both present and the top five recipients account for only about 27% of dollars, indicating a broad and diverse recipient set for the foundation's size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of openness exists: a public application form and submission instructions are posted, and the foundation funded 36 new organizations in the latest year (about 55% of grantees), suggesting unfamiliar applicants can realistically enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
