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Blakney Foundation is a private corporation based in AKRON, OH. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. The principal officer is David B Smith. It holds total assets of $663K. Annual income is reported at $83K. Total assets have decreased from $905K in 2011 to $647K in 2023. 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 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Ohio and Tennessee. According to available records, Blakney Foundation has made 17 grants totaling $139K, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $46K and $47K annually from 2020 to 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $556 to $20K, with an average award of $8K. The foundation has supported 11 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Ohio and Tennessee. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$556
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$9K
Largest Grant
$20K
Based on 5 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.
Blakney Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 17 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OH, TN.
Blakney Foundation has distributed a total of $139K across 17 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $8K. Individual grants have ranged from $556 to $20K.
Blakney Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Blakney Foundation is headquartered in AKRON, OH. While based in OH, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Ostergard | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Patricia J Smith | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David B Smith | PRESIDENT/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$52K
Total Assets
$647K
Fair Market Value
$949K
Net Worth
$647K
Grants Paid
$48K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$23K
Distribution Amount
$44K
Total: $611K
Total Grants
17
Total Giving
$139K
Average Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
11
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville Public Library FoundationBRINGING BOOKS TO LIFE PROGRAM WHICH PROMOTES READING SKILLS, ARTISTIC EXPLORATION, AND CRITICAL THINKING IN IN A WHOLE CHILD APPROACH TO LITERARY EDUCATION | Nashville, TN | $20K | 2022 |
| The Lippman SchoolASSIST IN FUNDING OF A READING INTERVENTION SPECIALIST. | Akron, OH | $10K | 2022 |
| Friends Of Richfield Public LibraryACTIVITY BAGS CONTAINING READING ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNG READERS, SUPPORT TO LITTLE FREE LIBRARY, AND PROVIDE BOOKS FOR THE COMMUNITY SUMMER STORY WALK. | Richfield, OH | $5K | 2022 |
| Akron Childrens HospitalREACH OUT AND READ PROGRAM | Akron, OH | $5K | 2022 |
| Dolly Parton Imagination Library Of OhioFUNDS TO PROVIDE BOOKS TO CHILDREN UNDER AGE 5 EACH MONTH AT NO COST TO THE FAMILIES | Columbus, OH | $4K | 2022 |
| Mandel Early Childhood Education CenterBI-WEEKLY BOOK CLUB, PURCHASE OF WEEKLY READERS FOR THREE CLASSROOMS, AND FUNDS TO PROVIDE FOR MONTHLY DISTRIBUTION OF BOOKS TO PRE-K TO THIRD GRADE CLASSES. | Cleveland, OH | $1K | 2022 |
| First Tee Of Greater AkronOPERATING FUNDS | Akron, OH | $1K | 2022 |
| 4 Haileys Hope Through 4 Compassionate ConnectionEDUCATION AND PRACTICAL SUPPORT TO FOSTER PARENTS PROVIDING FOR DRUG INFECTED INFANTS | Akron, OH | $3K | 2021 |
| Stepstone AcademyPURCHASE OF BOOKS FOR LIBRARY BUILT BY VOLUNTEERS. PURCHASE BOOKS NEEDED IN CLASSROOMS. | Cleveland, OH | $15K | 2020 |
| Copley Fairlwan City School DistrictSUPPORT FOR THE HERBERICH PRIMARY SCHOOL ENVIRO LAB | Fairlawn, OH | $1K | 2020 |
| Ballet In The CityREPLACEMENT OF STOLEN BOOKS, OTHER STUDENT LEARNING TOOLS, AND REPLACEMENT ITEMS USED IN ENVIRONMENTAL TEACHING TOOLS AND THE SCIENCE LEARNING CENTER. | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | $556 | 2020 |
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