Private foundation · EIN 13-6097357 · Charleston, South Carolina

Henry M Blackmer Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $180K total, median $9,000. 83% of grants stayed in South Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
12
$180K
Median grant
$9,000
Stays in SC
83%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.3M

Grants paid in 2025

12 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Lowcountry Land TrustCharleston, SCSupport for conservation programs$95K
South Carolina Environmental Law ProjectGeorgetown, SCSupport for general operations and conservation$19K
Coastal Conservation LeagueCharleston, SCSupport for general operations and GrowFood Carolina$10K
Episcopal Church Homebishop GadsdenCharleston, SCSupport for general operations and staff support$10K
Grace Church CathedralCharleston, SCSupport for maintenance of columbarium and bell tower$10K
Coastal Community FoundationNorth Charleston, SCSupport for CATR scholarship fund$10K
Southern Environmental Law CenterCharlottesville, VASupport for general operations in the lowcountry of South Carolina.$8,000
Charleston Area Therapeutic RidingJohns Island, SCSupport for general operations for therapeutic riding program$5,000
Cherry Hills Land PreserveCherry Hills Village, COSupport for general operations and barn renovation project$5,000
Roper St Francis FoundationCharleston, SCSupport for cancer wellness program$4,000
Charleston MovesCharleston, SCSupport for general operating expenses for the promotion of improved infrastructure for a variety of transportation methods$2,000
Open Space InstituteCharleston, SCSupport for general operations in the lowcountry of South Carolina$2,000

By state: South Carolina 10 · Virginia 1 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

Henry M Blackmer Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Charleston, South Carolina, administered in care of Jpmorgan Services Inc, tax-exempt since 1954. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Henry M Blackmer Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Henry M Blackmer Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $180K across 12 grants, a median of $9,000.

Where does Henry M Blackmer Foundation Inc give?

South Carolina (10 grants), Virginia (1 grants), Colorado (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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