Blackthorn Foundation

EIN 82-3393745 · VA · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$37.5K Funds in VA, DC
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Blackthorn Foundation based in VA paid 4 grants totaling $160K to 4 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $15K to $70K, with a median of $37.5K. Its largest recipients included House of Mercy, Youth Leadership Foundation, and A Woman's Choice. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$3,409,326
Giving (latest yr)
$160,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
4
Median grant
$37.5K
Recipients
4
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • House of Mercy$70,000
  • Youth Leadership Foundation$40,000
  • A Woman's Choice$35,000
  • Mario E Dorsonville Foundation$15,000

Where grants went

  • Virginia$120,000 · 3 grants
  • District of Columbia$40,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (4)

House of Mercy
Manassas, VA
For general support
$70,000
Youth Leadership Foundation
Washington, DC
For general support
$40,000
A Woman's Choice
Falls Church, VA
For general support
$35,000
Mario E Dorsonville Foundation
Great Falls, VA
For homeless program
$15,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Blackthorn Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Blackthorn Foundation reported 4 itemized grants totaling $160K. Individual grants ranged from $15K to $70K (median $37.5K).

Recent recipients include House of Mercy, Youth Leadership Foundation, A Woman's Choice, among 4 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Blackthorn Foundation is a private foundation based in Virginia, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Blackthorn Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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