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Allen And Ellen M Blessman Familyfoundation is a private corporation based in NEW HOLLAND, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2007. The principal officer is Allen Blessman. It holds total assets of $2.7M. Annual income is reported at $2M. Total assets have grown from $291K in 2011 to $2.8M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Illinois. According to available records, Allen And Ellen M Blessman Familyfoundation has made 7 grants totaling $150K, with a median grant of $18K. The foundation has distributed between $48K and $55K annually from 2020 to 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $30K, with an average award of $21K. The foundation has supported 4 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Illinois. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$18K
Largest Grant
$30K
Based on 3 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Allen And Ellen M Blessman Familyfoundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 7 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL.
Allen And Ellen M Blessman Familyfoundation has distributed a total of $150K across 7 grants. The median grant size is $18K, with an average of $21K. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $30K.
Must benefit residents or former residents of Mason County, Illinois.
Allen And Ellen M Blessman Familyfoundation is headquartered in NEW HOLLAND, IL.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk Martin | Director | $3K | $0 | $3K |
| Robert R Werner | President | $3K | $0 | $3K |
| Janet E Werner | Treasurer | $3K | $0 | $3K |
| Doug Bergman | Director | $3K | $0 | $3K |
| Diane Kirby | Director | $3K | $0 | $3K |
Total Giving
$497K
Total Assets
$2.8M
Fair Market Value
$3M
Net Worth
$2.8M
Grants Paid
$480K
Contributions
$1.2M
Net Investment Income
$104K
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total: $2.6M
Total Grants
7
Total Giving
$150K
Average Grant
$21K
Median Grant
$18K
Unique Recipients
4
Most Common Grant
$30K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Methodist ChurchScholarship Fund | Mason City, IL | $10K | 2020 |
| Illini Central School FoundationScholarship Fund | Mason City, IL | $30K | 2022 |
| Various Churches Under 5000Various church projects | New Holland, IL | $18K | 2022 |
| Various Under 5000Scholarship Funds | New Holland, IL | $15K | 2020 |