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Lyle And Connie Blessman Foundation is a private corporation based in LAKEWOOD, CO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1994. The principal officer is Connie Blessman. It holds total assets of $972. Annual income is reported at $6K. Total assets have decreased from $115K in 2011 to $2K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. According to available records, Lyle And Connie Blessman Foundation has made 8 grants totaling $24K, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $6K and $7K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $7K distributed across 2 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $7K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 5 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Colorado, Florida, Tennessee, which account for 88% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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Lyle And Connie Blessman Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 8 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CO, FL, TN.
Lyle And Connie Blessman Foundation has distributed a total of $24K across 8 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $7K.
Lyle And Connie Blessman Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Lyle And Connie Blessman Foundation is headquartered in LAKEWOOD, CO. While based in CO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connie Blessman | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$6K
Total Assets
$2K
Fair Market Value
$2K
Net Worth
$2K
Grants Paid
$6K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
8
Total Giving
$24K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
5
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happiness Through HorsesMENTAL HEALTH FOR STRUGGLING YOUTH THROUGHHORSES | Fort Lupton, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Wounded WarriorASSIST WITH NEEDS OF RETIRED VETERANS | Jacksonville, FL | $200 | 2023 |
| Adopt A PetDOG AND ANIMAL RESCUE | Arlington, VA | $200 | 2023 |
| St Jude Childrens Research HospitalCHILDRENS HOSPITAL | Memphis, TN | $200 | 2023 |
| Happiness Thru HorsesMENTAL HEALTH FOR STRUGGLING YOUTH THROUGH HORSES | Fort Lupton, CO | $7K | 2022 |