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A T & Mary H Blades Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in PRESTON, MD. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1963. The principal officer is A T Blades. It holds total assets of $28.3M. Annual income is reported at $13M. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2021 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Maryland and Delaware. According to available records, A T & Mary H Blades Foundation Inc. has made 196 grants totaling $6.8M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has grown from $1.5M in 2021 to $3.7M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $275K, with an average award of $35K. The foundation has supported 65 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Maryland, Delaware, Florida, which account for 91% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$30K
Average Grant
$37K
Largest Grant
$275K
Based on 45 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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A T & Mary H Blades Foundation Inc. is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 196 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MD, DE, FL.
A T & Mary H Blades Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $6.8M across 196 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $35K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $275K.
A T & Mary H Blades Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
A T & Mary H Blades Foundation Inc. is headquartered in PRESTON, MD. While based in MD, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Harper Jr | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Brenda Harper | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David Harper Sr | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Christy Harper | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$2M
Total Assets
$28.3M
Fair Market Value
$31.6M
Net Worth
$28.3M
Grants Paid
$1.8M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$503K
Distribution Amount
$1.6M
Total: $24.3M
Total Grants
196
Total Giving
$6.8M
Average Grant
$35K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
65
Most Common Grant
$30K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake College$30,000 GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS \ $45,000 ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS \ $15,000 TRADES SCHOLARSHIP \ $75,000 AMP DIRECTOR PROGRAM | Wye Mills, MD | $165K | 2023 |
| Salisbury University FoundationEQUIPMENT FOR OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTER | Salisbury, MD | $150K | 2023 |
| Pecometh Camp & Retreat Center$20,000 CAMPER SCHOLARSHIPS \ $20,000 CAMPER SCHOLARSHIP FOR SUPER NEEDY \ $84,500 UNRESTRICTED | Centreville, MD | $125K | 2023 |
| CruHAWAII \ NORTH CAROLINA \ OHIO | Orlando, FL | $116K | 2023 |
| Talbot Bible ChurchPRESCHOOL GIFT | Easton, MD | $105K | 2023 |
| Central Missionary ClearinghousePERU MISSIONARIES | Houston, TX | $65K | 2023 |
| Channel Marker Inc$35,000 PRIMARY PROJECT \ $15,000 RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS \ $15,000 MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS \ REST PROPERTY UPGRADE | Easton, MD | $65K | 2023 |
| Kenya Gather FoundationBUILDING PROJECTS | Millsboro, DE | $65K | 2023 |
| Echo Hill Outdoor School$25,000 ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP \ $25,000 GENERAL OPERATIONS | Worton, MD | $50K | 2023 |
| Radcliffe Creek SchoolSCHOLARSHIPS | Chestertown, MD | $50K | 2023 |
| Salisbury Christian School$25,000 GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS \ $25,000 ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS | Salisbury, MD | $50K | 2023 |
| Wye River Upper School$44,000 GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS \ $1,000 FOOD PANTRY | Centreville, MD | $45K | 2023 |
| Care For Als IncWHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBILITY | Ridgely, MD | $43K | 2023 |
| Chesapeake Center$35,000 NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS \ REST CLIENT SERVICES | Easton, MD | $42K | 2023 |
| The Country School$25,000 ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP \ $15,000 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENTS | Easton, MD | $40K | 2023 |
| Johns Hopkins Department Of PsychiatryGENERAL USE | Baltimore, MD | $38K | 2023 |
| Upper Shore AgingMEALS ON WHEELS - CAROLINE COUNTY | Chestertown, MD | $35K | 2023 |
| Goldey Beacom College$10,000 CURRENT SCHOLARSHIPS \ $25,000 ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS | Wilmington, DE | $35K | 2023 |
| Children'S Home Foundation Of The Eastern Shore Of MarylandTUITION ASSISTANCE | Salisbury, MD | $35K | 2023 |
| Mac IncMEALS ON WHEELS - DORCHESTER COUNTY | Salisbury, MD | $35K | 2023 |
| Choices Pregnancy CenterANNUAL GIFT \ COMPUTERS \ SONOGRAPHERS | Easton, MD | $30K | 2023 |
| His Hope HavenHOMELESS SENIORS AND YOUTH IN CAROLINE COUNTY | Denton, MD | $30K | 2023 |
| Christian Shelter Inc3 PROJECTS | Salisbury, MD | $30K | 2023 |
| Talbot County Young LifeWYLDLIFE DIRECTOR AREA | Easton, MD | $30K | 2023 |
| Johns Hopkins School Of NursingNURSING SCHOLARSHIPS | Baltimore, MD | $30K | 2023 |