The Blackmon Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Blackmon Family Foundation is a private foundation in Mountain Brook, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $26,104 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $9,292. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$26,104
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$9,292
- Assets$499,803
- New grantees82%
Giving in 2025 was up from $19,700 the year before.
82% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $23,547 | 8 | $449,103 |
| 2024 | $19,700 | 6 | $469,058 |
| 2025 | $26,104 | 11 | $499,803 |
How to apply
| Contact | Frederick M Blackmon Jr 2617 Caldwell Mill Lane, Mountain Brook, AL 35243 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (901) 497-3728 |
| What to submit | Applications should include a letter stating the organization's cause |
What The Blackmon Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 9 | $25,654 |
| Texas | 2 | $450 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heart of Alabama Food Bank | To promote charitable cause | $9,292 |
| The University of Alabama | To promote charitable cause | $5,000 |
| The Montgomery Academy | To promote charitable cause | $3,500 |
| Folds of Honor - Alabama | To promote charitable cause | $3,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama | To promote charitable cause | $1,000 |
| Brother Bryan Mission of Birmingham | To promote charitable cause | $1,000 |
| Childrens's of Alabama | To promote charitable cause | $1,000 |
| United Ability | To promote charitable cause | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross of Alabama & Mississippi | To promote charitable cause | $862 |
| Mercy Ships | To promote charitable cause | $250 |
| Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country | To promote charitable cause | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Frederick M Blackmon
- Elizabeth B Lueck
- Frederick M Blackmon Jr
Questions people ask
Does The Blackmon Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Blackmon Family Foundation give?
$26,104 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Blackmon Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Frederick M Blackmon (President), Elizabeth B Lueck (Director) and Frederick M Blackmon Jr (Director).
What does The Blackmon Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.