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Dorothy S Blackburn Charitable Trust is a private corporation based in CLAYTON, MO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2003. The principal officer is Commerce Trust Company. It holds total assets of $1.7M. Annual income is reported at $1.3M. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. 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 2021 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois and Michigan. According to available records, Dorothy S Blackburn Charitable Trust has made 21 grants totaling $253K, with a median grant of $12K. The foundation has distributed between $78K and $89K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $89K distributed across 7 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $11K to $13K, with an average award of $12K. The foundation has supported 7 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Illinois and Michigan. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$13K
Median Grant
$13K
Average Grant
$13K
Largest Grant
$13K
Based on 7 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Dorothy S Blackburn Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 21 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, MI.
Dorothy S Blackburn Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $253K across 21 grants. The median grant size is $12K, with an average of $12K. Individual grants have ranged from $11K to $13K.
Dorothy S Blackburn Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Dorothy S Blackburn Charitable Trust is headquartered in CLAYTON, MO. While based in MO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commerce Trust Company | TAX PREPARATION | $3K | $0 | $3K |
Total Giving
$109K
Total Assets
$1.4M
Fair Market Value
$1.6M
Net Worth
$1.4M
Grants Paid
$86K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$75K
Distribution Amount
$81K
Total: $1.4M
Total Grants
21
Total Giving
$253K
Average Grant
$12K
Median Grant
$12K
Unique Recipients
7
Most Common Grant
$12K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation ArmyGENERAL OPERATIONS | Peoria, IL | $12K | 2023 |
| Moody Bible InstituteGENERAL OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $12K | 2023 |
| John C Proctor Endowment HomeGENERAL OPERATIONS | Peoria, IL | $12K | 2023 |
| South Side MissionGENERAL OPERATIONS | Peoria, IL | $12K | 2023 |
| Grace Presbyterian ChurchGENERAL OPERATIONS | Peoria, IL | $12K | 2023 |
| Peoria Rescue MissionGENERAL OPERATIONS | Peoria, IL | $12K | 2023 |
| Radio Bible ClassGENERAL OPERATIONS | Grand Rapids, MI | $12K | 2023 |