Private foundation · EIN 47-2472316 · Parker, Colorado · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Blessing 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, $81K total, median $8,250. 50% of grants stayed in Colorado.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
6
$81K
Median grant
$8,250
Stays in CO
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.2M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cornerstone ChurchSheridan, WYReligious$38K
Alliance for Choice in EducationDenver, COEducation$25K
Homes for Our TroopsTaunton, MAHumanitarian$15K
Valor Christian High SchoolHighland Ranch, COEducation$1,500
Open Door MinistriesDenver, COReligious$1,000
Legacy Pregnancy CenterSheridan, WYHealth$500

By state: Wyoming 2 · Colorado 3 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Blessing Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Parker, Colorado, administered in care of Jerry Sommer, tax-exempt since 2015. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Blessing 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 Blessing Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $81K across 6 grants, a median of $8,250.

Where does Blessing Foundation give?

Wyoming (2 grants), Colorado (3 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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