Johnnie B Blanding Scholarship Fund
Preselected recipients only
Johnnie B Blanding Scholarship Fund is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $40,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$40,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$8,257
Giving in 2024 was the same as $40,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $40,000 | 9 | $5,169 |
| 2024 | $40,000 | 12 | $8,257 |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2024 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
Johnnie B Blanding Scholarship Fund says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Johnnie B Blanding Scholarship Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11 | $37,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- James F Blanding
- Cristen Blanding
- James Roderick Blanding
Questions people ask
Does Johnnie B Blanding Scholarship Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Johnnie B Blanding Scholarship Fund give?
$40,000 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Johnnie B Blanding Scholarship Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists James F Blanding (President), Cristen Blanding (Director) and James Roderick Blanding (Director).
What does Johnnie B Blanding Scholarship Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.