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Philo & Sarah Blaisdell Foundation is a private trust based in BRADFORD, PA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1952. The principal officer is Ronald Orris. It holds total assets of $10.4M. Annual income is reported at $3.4M. Total assets have grown from $3.5M in 2011 to $9.8M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Pennsylvania. According to available records, Philo & Sarah Blaisdell Foundation has made 427 grants totaling $2M, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has grown from $424K in 2020 to $1.1M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $108K, with an average award of $5K. The foundation has supported 185 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Pennsylvania, New York, Tennessee, which account for 98% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No specific application information is available for this foundation. Check the 990-PF filings below for application guidelines, or visit the foundation's website if listed above.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$78K
Based on 108 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.
Philo & Sarah Blaisdell Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 427 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in PA, NY, TN.
Philo & Sarah Blaisdell Foundation has distributed a total of $2M across 427 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $108K.
Philo & Sarah Blaisdell Foundation is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (256035748) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Philo & Sarah Blaisdell Foundation is headquartered in BRADFORD, PA. While based in PA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald L Orris | EXECUTIVE DI | $58K | $0 | $58K |
| George B Duke | CHAIRMAN | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Harriett B Wick | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Richard E Mcdowell | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Grant Duke | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$697K
Total Assets
$9.8M
Fair Market Value
$12.3M
Net Worth
$9.8M
Grants Paid
$473K
Contributions
$16K
Net Investment Income
$526K
Distribution Amount
$568K
Total: $9.5M
Total Grants
427
Total Giving
$2M
Average Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
185
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon LightANNUAL APPEAL | Bradford, PA | $10K | 2022 |
| Salvation ArmyAPPEAL | Bradford, PA | $8K | 2022 |
| City Of BradfordVAIROUS DONATIONS | Bradford, PA | $101K | 2022 |
| Futures (Brad Center)ANNUAL APPEAL | Bradford, PA | $67K | 2022 |
| Bradford Fire DepartmentDONATION FOR TRUCK | Bradford, PA | $50K | 2022 |
| Bradford Hospital FoundationMEALS ON WHEELS AND ANNUAL PLEDGE | Bradford, PA | $41K | 2022 |
| University Of Pittsburgh BradfordDONATION | Bradford, PA | $25K | 2022 |
| Friendship TableAPPEAL& WASHER AND DRYER | Bradford, PA | $15K | 2022 |
| Bradford Creative And Performing ArAPPEAL | Bradford, PA | $15K | 2022 |
| Ymca Of BradfordAPPEAL & CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Bradford, PA | $15K | 2022 |
| Office Of Economic DevelopmentGOLF PARK | Bradford, PA | $11K | 2022 |
| Ywca Of BradfordAPPEAL | Bradford, PA | $11K | 2022 |
| Care For ChildrenAPPEAL | Bradford, PA | $10K | 2022 |
| Destinations BradfordSEMI-ANNUAL APPEAL | Bradford, PA | $10K | 2022 |
| Bradford LibraryANNUAL APPEAL | Bradford, PA | $10K | 2022 |
| United Way Of BradfordAPPEAL & RED FEATHER AWARD BREAKFAST | Bradford, PA | $10K | 2022 |
| Evergreen Elm IncAPPEAL | Bradford, PA | $10K | 2022 |
| Bradford Area AllianceBUSINESS CONTEST | Bradford, PA | $10K | 2022 |
| Downton Bradford Revitalation CorpDONATION | Bradford, PA | $8K | 2022 |
| Kids & CancerANNUAL APPEAL | Bradford, PA | $8K | 2022 |
| SpcaAPPEAL | Bradford, PA | $8K | 2022 |
| Bradford Chamber Of CommerceDONATION | Bradford, PA | $6K | 2022 |
| The Learning CenterDONATION | Bradford, PA | $6K | 2022 |
| Bradford Elf FundAPPEAL | Bradford, PA | $6K | 2022 |
| Potter County Education CouncilEMT PROGRAM | Coudersport, PA | $5K | 2022 |