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Blane Foundation is a private corporation based in WEST CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is Jack B Blane. It holds total assets of $1.5M. Annual income is reported at $463K. Total assets have grown from $147K in 2011 to $1.5M in 2024. 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 2017 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Illinois. According to available records, Blane Foundation has made 15 grants totaling $402K, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $124K and $144K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $144K distributed across 6 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $100K, with an average award of $27K. The foundation has supported 9 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Illinois. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$22K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 6 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.
Blane Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 15 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL.
Blane Foundation has distributed a total of $402K across 15 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $27K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $100K.
Blane Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Blane Foundation is headquartered in WEST CHICAGO, IL.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara B Toney | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John R Blane | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sarah E Toney | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$1.5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$1.5M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
15
Total Giving
$402K
Average Grant
$27K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
9
Most Common Grant
$20K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rotary - Polio PlusPROGRAM SUPPORT | Evanston, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| Highland Park Community FoundationPROGRAM SUPPORT | Highland Park, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Ravinia Festival AssociationPROGRAM SUPPORT | Highland Park, IL | $4K | 2023 |
| Metropolitan Family ServicesPROGRAM SUPPORT | Wheatoni, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Rainbow AatPROGRAM SUPPORT | Morton Grove, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Focus On The ArtsPROGRAM SUPPORT | Highland Park, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Paws Assisting Wounded WarriorsPROGRAM SUPPORT | Bridgeview, IL | $5K | 2020 |
| Project HoodPROGRAM SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2020 |
| FcaccPROGRAM SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2020 |