Blackburn Foundation
Accepts applications
Blackburn Foundation is a private foundation in Carlsbad, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $6,250 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $575 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$6,250
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$575
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$5,401
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was down from $12,560 the year before.
100% 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 | $7,257 | 2 | $6,752 |
| 2024 | $12,560 | 1 | $7,239 |
| 2025 | $6,250 | 4 | $5,401 |
How to apply
| Contact | Keith Blackburn 6473 Seaport Place, Carlsbad, CA 92011 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (760) 431-5550 |
| What to submit | No prescribed form |
| Deadlines | No prescribed deadline |
What Blackburn Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $6,100 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $150 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Low income family | $5,000 |
| Brother Benno Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Food Pantry of Waukesha County | Charitable | $150 |
| Hope School | Food drive | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Keith Blackburn
- Lorette Perkins
- Dawn Blackburn
Questions people ask
Does Blackburn Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No prescribed deadline.
How much does Blackburn Foundation give?
$6,250 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $575.
Who runs Blackburn Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Keith Blackburn (Chief Executive Officer), Lorette Perkins (Secretary) and Dawn Blackburn (Cfo).
What does Blackburn Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger.