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Bland Family Foundation is a private corporation based in ST LOUIS, MO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2003. The principal officer is Bryan Cave Llp. It holds total assets of $3.4M. Annual income is reported at $309K. The foundation is governed by 4 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 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Missouri, Oregon and California. According to available records, Bland Family Foundation has made 267 grants totaling $1.5M, with a median grant of $4K. Annual giving has decreased from $403K in 2020 to $298K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $405K distributed across 71 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $50K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 111 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Missouri, Oregon, California, which account for 88% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 13 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$45K
Based on 71 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.
Bland Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 267 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MO, OR, CA.
Bland Family Foundation has distributed a total of $1.5M across 267 grants. The median grant size is $4K, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $50K.
Bland Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Bland Family Foundation is headquartered in ST LOUIS, MO. While based in MO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 13 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gertrude B Platt | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| A Stanley Bland Iii | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gwendolyn Avery | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Marguerite Schaeffer | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$329K
Total Assets
$3.7M
Fair Market Value
$7.5M
Net Worth
$3.7M
Grants Paid
$298K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$450K
Distribution Amount
$354K
Total: $3M
Total Grants
267
Total Giving
$1.5M
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$4K
Unique Recipients
111
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| ProvidentGENERAL FUND | Saint Louis, MO | $30K | 2023 |
| Save The BayGENERAL FUND | Oakland, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| St Louis Mercantile LibraryGENERAL FUND | St Louis, MO | $20K | 2023 |
| Pongo FundGENERAL FUND | Portland, OR | $15K | 2023 |
| San Francisco Food BankGENERAL FUND | San Francisco, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| San Francisco HeritageGENERAL FUND | Portland, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Unravel Pediatric CancerGENERAL FUND | Gilroy, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Pedal For The CauseGENERLA FUND | Portland, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Oregon Zoo FoundationGENERAL FUND | Portland, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| In Purpose Educational ServicesGENERAL FUND | Black Jack, MO | $10K | 2023 |
| Yosemite ConservancyGENERAL FUND | San Francisco, CA | $7K | 2023 |
| Watkinson SchoolGENERAL FUND | Hartford, CT | $7K | 2023 |
| Greenhill Humane SocietyGENERAL FUND | Eugene, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The San Francisco LibraryGENERAL FUND | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Marine Mammal CenterGENERAL FUND | Sausalito, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Marin Agricultural Land TrustGENERAL FUND | Point Reyes Station, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Meals On Wheels PeopleGENERAL FUND | Portland, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| Mechanics' Institute-LibraryGENERAL FUND | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Write Around PortlandGENERAL FUND | Portland, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| Friends Of American Song ArchivesGENERAL FUND | Tulsa, OK | $5K | 2023 |
| St Jude Children'S Research HospitalGENERAL FUND | Memphis, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| International Rhino FoundationGENERAL FUND | Fort Worth, TX | $4K | 2023 |
| Maplewood Secret SantaGENERAL FUND | Saint Louis, MO | $4K | 2023 |
| Ecology In The Classrooms And Outdoors NorthwestGENERAL FUND | Portland, OR | $4K | 2023 |
| Project PoochGENERAL FUND | Lake Oswego, OR | $4K | 2023 |
| Oregon Food BankGENERAL FUND | Portland, OR | $4K | 2023 |
| City AcademyGENERAL FUND | Saint Louis, MO | $4K | 2023 |
| Fighting BlindnessGENERAL FUND | Columbia, MD | $4K | 2023 |
| Smart ReadingGENERAL FUND | Portland, OR | $3K | 2023 |
| Portland Rescue MissionGENERAL FUND | Portland, OR | $3K | 2023 |
| Ride ConnectionGENERAL FUND | Portland, OR | $3K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Columbia GorgeGENERAL FUND | Portland, OR | $3K | 2023 |
| Sunshine DivisionGENERAL FUND | Portland, OR | $3K | 2023 |
| Dove Lewis Emergency Animal HospitalGENERAL FUND | Portland, OR | $3K | 2023 |
| Camp UkanduGENERAL FUND | Avon, CO | $3K | 2023 |
| Blanchet HouseGENERAL FUND | Portland, OR | $3K | 2023 |
| Greater Saint Louis Honor FlightGENERAL FUND | St Louis, MO | $3K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Bellefontaine CemeteryGENERAL FUND | St Louis, MO | $3K | 2023 |
| Friends Of TimberlineGENERAL FUND | Portland, OR | $2K | 2023 |
| EthosGENERAL FUND | Portland, OR | $2K | 2023 |
| Hoyt ArboretumGENERAL FUND | Portland, OR | $2K | 2023 |
| St Louis Public SchoolsGENERAL FUND | Hartford, CT | $2K | 2023 |
| Street RootsGENERAL FUND | San Francisco, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of The OceanGENERAL FUND | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Audobon Society Of PortlandGENERAL FUND | Portland, OR | $2K | 2023 |
| Sanctuary OneGENERAL FUND | Jacksonville, OR | $2K | 2023 |
| Store To DoorGENERAL FUND | Portland, OR | $2K | 2023 |
| Outside InGENERAL FUND | Portland, OR | $2K | 2023 |
| Potluck In The ParkGENERAL FUND | Portland, OR | $2K | 2023 |