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Preselected only
The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2025
$1,174,750
- Grants listed
- 29
- Assets, end of year
- $17,727,306
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Tax year 2024
$858,062
- Grants listed
- 14
- Assets, end of year
- $17,402,910
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Tax year 2023
$1,063,000
- Grants listed
- 25
- Assets, end of year
- $16,425,093
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Tax year 2022
$1,289,336
- Grants listed
- 21
- Assets, end of year
- $17,161,709
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Tax year 2021
$1,100,000
- Grants listed
- 22
- Assets, end of year
- $17,478,335
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Tax year 2020
$844,000
- Grants listed
- In an attachment
- Assets, end of year
- $17,468,696
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Tax year 2019
$923,500
- Grants listed
- In an attachment
- Assets, end of year
- $16,190,016
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Tax year 2018
$561,200
- Grants listed
- In an attachment
- Assets, end of year
- $4,966,173
Grants paid in 2025
As listed on the return.
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Christ Church of Vero BeachVero Beach, FL
Chapel building fund
$300,000 -
Anglican Church of North AmericaAmbridge, PA
Operating expenses
$175,000 -
Trinity Anglican SeminaryAmbridge, PA
Annual fund
$175,000 -
Christ Church of Vero BeachVero Beach, FL
Roof repair
$100,000 -
Vero Classical SchoolVero Beach, FL
Building campaign
$100,000 -
McLaren Northern Mi FoundationPetoskey, MI
Residency program
$28,000 -
Brazos FellowsWaco, TX
Operating expenses
$25,000 -
Chesterton Academy of Vero BeachVero Beach, FL
Building campaign
$25,000 -
Cleveland Clinic Indian River HospCleveland, OH
Strategic priorities fund
$25,000 -
The SourceVero Beach, FL
Homeless programs
$25,000 -
Rock the WorldAmbridge, PA
Mission programs
$20,000 -
New College FranklinFranklin, TN
Scholarships
$20,000 -
Discovery InstituteSeattle, WA
Center for science & culture
$15,000 -
Global Mobilization MinistryLorton, VA
Kenya ministry
$15,000 -
Harbor Light Christian SchoolHarbor Springs, MI
Solid rock center
$15,000 -
Mackinac Center for Public PolicyMidland, MI
Research grant
$15,000 -
Every Child MinistriesHebron, IN
The way home ministry
$12,000 -
Intercollegiate Studies InstituteWilmington, DE
America 500 campaign
$12,000 -
VNA & Hospice FoundationVero Beach, FL
Unrestricted fund
$10,250 -
Carenet of IrcVero Beach, FL
Operating expenses
$10,000 -
Fund for American StudiesWashington, DC
Summer programs
$10,000 -
Harbor Hall FoundationHarbor Springs, MI
Building campaign
$10,000 -
Anglican Frontier MissionsRichmond, VA
Great commission fund
$5,000 -
Buggy BunchVero Beach, FL
Operating expenses
$5,000 -
Coalition for Christian OutreachPittsburgh, PA
College ministry
$5,000 -
Gifford Youth Achievement CenterVero Beach, FL
General fund
$5,000 -
Moses Brown School FoundationProvidence, RI
Parents fund
$5,000 -
Quail Valley CharitiesVero Beach, FL
Children's charities
$5,000 -
Harbor Springs Area Historical SocHarbor Springs, MI
Operating expenses
$2,500
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Education6 grants $167,00070% of the total
- Religion2 grants $30,00013% of the total
- Public affairs1 grant $15,0006% of the total
- International aid1 grant $12,0005% of the total
- Community development1 grant $10,0004% of the total
- Philanthropy and grantmaking1 grant $5,0002% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- Florida10 grants $585,250
- Pennsylvania4 grants $375,000
- Michigan5 grants $70,500
- Ohio1 grant $25,000
- Texas1 grant $25,000
- Tennessee1 grant $20,000
- Virginia2 grants $20,000
- Washington1 grant $15,000
- Delaware1 grant $12,000
- Indiana1 grant $12,000
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Marcia Ross BlackburnPRESIDENT Hours 3Pay $0
- William W BlackburnTREASURER Hours 1Pay $0
- Katherine Blackburn ReaySECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0
- William Ross BlackburnDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
- Elizabeth Blackburn LaneDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
The return
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