Private foundation · EIN 87-2777613 · Naples, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Christopher a Blackman 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: 19 grants paid, $66K total, median $2,500. 21% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
19
$66K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in FL
21%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.2M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Memorial Sloan KetteringNew York, NYFulfillment of charitable purpose$20K
Hamilton CollegeClinton, NYFulfillment of charitable purpose$10K
Fisher HouseRockville, MDFulfillment of charitable purpose$5,000
Noroton Presbyterian ChurchDarien, CTFulfillment of charitable purpose$5,000
The Jimmy FundBrookline, MAFulfillment of charitable purpose$5,000
American Red CrossOrlando, FLFulfillment of charitable purpose$2,500
Harry Chapin Food BankFort Myers, FLFulfillment of charitable putpose$2,500
National Military Fam AssociatesAlexandria, VAFulfillment of charitable purpose$2,500
Salvation ArmyNaples, FLFullfilment of charitable purpose$2,500
Semper Fi & Americas FundOceanside, CAFulfillment of charitable purpose$2,500
Save the ChildrenFairfield, CTFulfillment of charitable purpose$2,000
WestminsterNew Wilmington, PAFulfillment of charitable purpose$1,500
Doctors Without BordersHagerstown, MDFulfillment of charitable purpose$1,000
Immokalee FoundationNaples, FLFulfillment of charitable purpose$1,000
Yale New Haven HospitalNew Haven, CTFulfillment pf charitable purpose$1,000
CisfJamestown, RIFulfillment of charitable purposes$500
Marine Toys for TotsTriangle, VAFulfillment of charitable purpose$500
PawsNorwalk, CTFulfillment of charitable purpose$500
Save the BayProvidence, RIFulfillment of charitable purposes$500

By state: New York 2 · Florida 4 · Connecticut 4 · Maryland 2 · Massachusetts 1 · Virginia 2

About this foundation

Christopher a Blackman Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Naples, Florida, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Christopher a Blackman 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 Christopher a Blackman Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $66K across 19 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Christopher a Blackman Foundation Inc give?

New York (2 grants), Florida (4 grants), Connecticut (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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