Private foundation · EIN 20-0064237 · Laguna Niguel, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Blanche March Foundation

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 15 grants paid, $69K total, median $5,000. 27% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
15
$69K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CA
27%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Alzheimers AssociationChicago, ILResearch and support$5,000
Arthritis FoundationWashinton DC, DCResearch and program assistance$5,000
Brigham Young University BaseballProvo, UTProgram assistance$5,000
Brigham Young University SoftballProvo, UTProgram assistance$5,000
City of HopeLos Angeles, CACancer research and treatment$5,000
Hospice Foundation of AmericaWashington, DCFamily assistance$5,000
Huntsman Cancer FoundationSalt Lake City, UTCancer research and support$5,000
Intrepid Fallen Heroes FundNew York, NYFamily assistance$5,000
National Foundation for Ectodermal DysplasiaFairview Hights, ILResearch and treatment$5,000
Semper Fi & America's FundOceanside, CAEducation and humanitarian aid$5,000
UCLA Department of NeurologyLos Angeles, CAProgram and research assistanceresearch & treatment$5,000
Byu FootballProvo, UTProgram assistance$5,000
ALS AssociationArlington, VAProgram and research assistance$5,000
Osteogenesis Imperfecta FoundationGaithersburg, MDResearch and support$2,000
Soccer for HopeLaguna Hills, CACancer research and family assistance$2,000

By state: Utah 4 · California 4 · Illinois 2 · District of Columbia 2 · New York 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Blanche March Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Laguna Niguel, California, administered in care of Grace Salisbury, tax-exempt since 2003. 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 Blanche March Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Blanche March Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $69K across 15 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Blanche March Foundation give?

Utah (4 grants), California (4 grants), Illinois (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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