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Blessing Foundation is a private corporation based in PARKER, CO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2015. The principal officer is Jerry Sommer. It holds total assets of $2.2M. Annual income is reported at $928K. Total assets have decreased from $3M in 2014 to $2.2M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 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 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Colorado, Wyoming and Massachusetts. According to available records, Blessing Foundation has made 18 grants totaling $302K, with a median grant of $21K. Annual giving has grown from $98K in 2021 to $204K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $600 to $38K, with an average award of $17K. The foundation has supported 7 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Colorado and Wyoming and Massachusetts. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$600
Median Grant
$21K
Average Grant
$16K
Largest Grant
$30K
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.
Blessing Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 18 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CO, WY, MA.
Blessing Foundation has distributed a total of $302K across 18 grants. The median grant size is $21K, with an average of $17K. Individual grants have ranged from $600 to $38K.
Blessing Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Blessing Foundation is headquartered in PARKER, CO. While based in CO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marianne L Sommer | VICE-PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jerry K Sommer | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$2.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
18
Total Giving
$302K
Average Grant
$17K
Median Grant
$21K
Unique Recipients
7
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Door MinistriesRELIGIOUS | Denver, CO | $4K | 2022 |
| Cornerstone ChurchRELIGIOUS | Sheridan, WY | $38K | 2022 |
| Homes For Our TroopsHUMANITARIAN | Taunton, MA | $25K | 2022 |
| Alliance For Choice In EducationEDUCATION | Denver, CO | $25K | 2022 |
| Shield 616COMMUNITY | Colorado Springs, CO | $8K | 2022 |
| Rocky Mountain Aid FoundationHUMANITARIAN | Sheridan, WY | $3K | 2022 |
| Valor Christian High SchoolEDUCATION | Highland Ranch, CO | $600 | 2021 |