Private foundation · EIN 52-0794020 · Preston, Maryland

A T & Mary H Blades 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 49 grants paid, $1.6M total, median $25K. 82% of grants stayed in Maryland.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
49
$1.6M
Median grant
$25K
Stays in MD
82%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$28M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Talbot Bible ChurchEaston, MDBuilding fund$260K
CruOrlando, FLHawaii \ north carolina \ ohio$116K
Chesapeake CollegeWye Mills, MD$20,000 general scholarships \ $35,000 athletic scholarships \ $20,000 dual enrollment school fund / $30,000 workforce training scholarships$105K
Pecometh Camp & Retreat CenterCentreville, MD$20,000 camper scholarships \ $20,000 spain \ $40,000 unrestricted$80K
Caroline County Chamber of CommerceDenton, MDBuilding fund$50K
Channel Marker IncEaston, MD$20,000 youth rehabilitation / $30,000 residential program$50K
Echo Hill Outdoor SchoolWorton, MD$25,000 adventure course revitalization / $25,000 endowment scholarship fund$50K
Salisbury Christian SchoolSalisbury, MD$25,000 tuition \ $25,000 endowed scholarships$50K
Salisbury University FoundationSalisbury, MDOdel scholarships$50K
Baywater Women's ClinicEaston, MDUnrestricted donation$45K
Wye River Upper SchoolCentreville, MDTuition assistance$45K
Central Missionary ClearinghouseHouston, TXPeru missionaries$40K
The Country SchoolEaston, MD$25,000 endowed scholarship \ $15,000 scholarships for african american students$40K
Chestertown Christian AcademyChestertown, MDUnrestricted$37K
Johns Hopkins Department of PsychiatryBaltimore, MD$15,000 clinical / $5,000 education / $13,000 research / $4,000 general use$37K
Children's Home Foundation of the Eastern Shore of MarylandSalisbury, MDTuition assistance$35K
Mac IncSalisbury, MDMeals on wheels - dorchester county$35K
Radcliffe Creek SchoolChestertown, MDScholarships$35K
Upper Shore AgingChestertown, MDMeals on wheels - caroline county$35K
Christian Shelter IncSalisbury, MDHouse renovation projects$30K
Johns Hopkins School of NursingBaltimore, MDNursing scholarships$30K
Talbot County Young LifeEaston, MDArea director's salary$30K
His Hope MinistriesDenton, MDIndividual & family services$25K
McDaniel CollegeWestminster, MDEndowed scholarships$25K
Washington CollegeChestertown, MDEndowed scholarship$25K
Bond Servants IncCambridge, MDSchool ministry$20K
Critchlow Adkins Child CentersEaston, MDScholarships$20K
Easter Seals Camp FairleeNew Castle, DEUnrestricted gift$20K
Easter Seals Salisbury CenterNew Castle, DEChildren's therapies$20K
Caroline County Historical SocietyDenton, MDLinchester mill$15K
Chesapeake Christian SchoolEaston, MDUnrestricted$15K
Kenya Gather FoundationMillsboro, DEBuilding projects$15K
Maryland Family InstituteAnnapolis, MDUnrestricted gift$12K
Turning PointSan Diego, CAGift$12K
Bay Hundred Community Volunteers IncMcDaniel, MDHome repairs in talbot county$10K
Care & Share FundCambridge, MDHelping people in need$10K
Critical Repairs Caroline CountyDenton, MDGeneral operations$10K
The Shelter AllianceEaston, MDHomeless shelter$10K
Talbot Interfaith ShelterEaston, MDHomeless shelter$10K
The BridgeMilford, DEUnrestricted gift$10K
Chesapeake CenterEaston, MDRest client services$7,000
Chesapeake CharitiesStevensville, MDTom cat solutions$6,000
Food for LearningEaston, MDBackpack food program$5,000
Eastern Shore Mission of MercySalisbury, MDDental care assistance$5,000
HorizonsChestertown, MDSummer program for underprivileged children$5,000
Samaritans PurseBoone, NCUnrestricted donation$5,000
Smile TrainNew York, NYCleft palate surgeries for children$5,000
Aarons PlaceDenton, MDNeedy families in caroline county$4,000
Imagination LibraryEaston, MDBooks for low income children$2,000

By state: Maryland 40 · Florida 1 · Delaware 4 · Texas 1 · California 1 · North Carolina 1

About this foundation

A T & Mary H Blades Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Preston, Maryland, administered in care of A T Blades, tax-exempt since 1963. 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 A T & Mary H Blades Foundation Inc 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 A T & Mary H Blades Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.6M across 49 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does A T & Mary H Blades Foundation Inc give?

Maryland (40 grants), Florida (1 grants), Delaware (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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