Private foundation · EIN 36-4153045 · West Chicago, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Blane 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: 6 grants paid, $143K total, median $7,500. 100% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
6
$143K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in IL
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Rotary (exempt Purposes)Evanston, ILProgram support$100K
Highland Park Community FoundationHighland Park, ILProgram support$20K
Rainbow AatMorton Grove, ILProgram support$10K
Ravinia Festival AssociationHighland Park, ILProgram support$5,000
The Art CenterHighland Park, ILProgram support$5,000
Rescue ChicagoBrookfield, ILProgram support$2,500

About this foundation

Blane Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in West Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Jack B Blane, tax-exempt since 1997. 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 Blane 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 Blane Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $143K across 6 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does Blane Foundation give?

Illinois (6 grants), per its latest filing.

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