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Martin Blackledge Trust is a private corporation based in JASPER, IN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1988. The principal officer is National City Bank. It holds total assets of $430K. Annual income is reported at $71K. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Illinois. According to available records, Martin Blackledge Trust has made 93 grants totaling $24K, with a median grant of $150. Annual giving has grown from $4K in 2021 to $10K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $150 to $4K, with an average award of $254.301. The foundation has supported 53 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Illinois and Indiana. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$150
Median Grant
$150
Average Grant
$250
Largest Grant
$2K
Based on 24 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Martin Blackledge Trust is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 93 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, IN.
Martin Blackledge Trust has distributed a total of $24K across 93 grants. The median grant size is $150, with an average of $254.301. Individual grants have ranged from $150 to $4K.
The application deadline is SEMI-ANNUAL MEETINGS TAKE PLACE IN MAY AND OCTOBER OR NOVEMBER. Preference given to white county or southeastern illinois organizations.
Martin Blackledge Trust is headquartered in JASPER, IN. While based in IN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| German American | BANK TRUST | $5K | $0 | $5K |
| Lucinda Birk Conley | ADVIS COMM | $3K | $0 | $3K |
| Jay Walden | ATTORNEY | $500 | $0 | $500 |
| Donald Drone | ADVIS COMM | $250 | $0 | $250 |
| David Campbell | ADVIS COMM | $250 | $0 | $250 |
| Hailey Winkleman | ADVIS COMM | $250 | $0 | $250 |
Total Giving
$36K
Total Assets
$439K
Fair Market Value
$643K
Net Worth
$432K
Grants Paid
$27K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$25K
Distribution Amount
$30K
Total: $429K
Total Grants
93
Total Giving
$24K
Average Grant
$254.301
Median Grant
$150
Unique Recipients
53
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| First United MethodistCHARITABLE | Grayville, IL | $200 | 2023 |
| Community ChurchCHARITABLE | Carmi, IL | $150 | 2022 |
| Blackledge Lions ScholaSCHOLARSHIPS | Jasper, IN | $4K | 2023 |
| Carmi Masonic LodgeCHARITABLE | Enfield, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| May Chapter OesCHARITABLE | Norris City, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| Carmi Public LibraryCHARITABLE | Carmi, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| Missionary Baptist ChurCHARITABLE | Crossville, IL | $200 | 2023 |
| Concord United Meth ChCHARITABLE | New Haven, IL | $200 | 2023 |
| Georgia General BaptistCHARITABLE | Carmi, IL | $200 | 2023 |
| Crossville Chrch ChristCHARITABLE | Crossville, IL | $200 | 2023 |
| Ashland Christian ChurCHARITABLE | Enfield, IL | $200 | 2023 |
| Powell General BaptistCHARITABLE | Norris City, IL | $200 | 2023 |
| Village Cumberland PrsCHARITABLE | Olive Branch, IL | $200 | 2023 |
| Outreach Christ TabernCHARITABLE | Norris City, IL | $200 | 2023 |
| Norris City Gen BaptistCHARITABLE | Norris City, IL | $200 | 2023 |
| Enfield Gen Baptist ChCHARITABLE | Enfield, IL | $200 | 2023 |
| Gospel AssemblyCHARITABLE | Fairfield, IL | $200 | 2023 |
| Maunie United MethodistCHARITABLE | Carmi, IL | $200 | 2023 |
| Norris City Church GodCHARITABLE | Norris City, IL | $200 | 2023 |
| Salem Primitive BaptistCHARITABLE | Crossville, IL | $200 | 2023 |
| Our Savior Lutheran ChCHARITABLE | Carmi, IL | $200 | 2023 |
| Wesley Chapel United MeCHARITABLE | Carmi, IL | $200 | 2023 |
| Kingdom ChurchCHARITABLE | Carmi, IL | $200 | 2023 |
| St Patrick Cath ChurchCHARITABLE | Carmi, IL | $200 | 2023 |
| St Polycarp Cath ChurchCHARITABLE | Carmi, IL | $200 | 2023 |
| Grayville Senior CitBUILDING REPAIR | Grayville, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| Enfield General BaptistCHARITABLE | Enfield, IL | $150 | 2022 |
| Emmanuel United MethodCHARITABLE | Carmi, IL | $150 | 2022 |
| Wesley Chapel ChurchCHARITABLE | Carmi, IL | $150 | 2022 |
| Springerton Rlds ChurchCHARITABLE | Springerton, IL | $150 | 2022 |
| Powell Gen Baptist ChCHARITABLE | Norris City, IL | $150 | 2022 |
| Village Cumberland PresCHARITABLE | Norris City, IL | $150 | 2022 |
| Outreach For Christ TabCHARITABLE | Norris City, IL | $150 | 2022 |
| Ashland Christian ChurcCHARITABLE | Enfield, IL | $150 | 2022 |