The Blake Family Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
The Blake Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Marco Island, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $242,075 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $65,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$242,075
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$65,000
- Assets$5.7 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2024 was down from $511,400 the year before.
31% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $511,400 | 42 | $4.7 million |
| 2024 | $242,075 | 39 | $5.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Norman P and Karen S Blake 356 Seabreeze Drive, Marco Island, FL 34145-1827 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (239) 642-7372, norm.blake@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Mail written requests to the foundation. No specific format required. |
| Restrictions | No restrictions or limitations on awards |
What The Blake Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 19 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 8 | $115,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $26,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $20,200 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $16,000 |
| Virginia | 6 | $15,100 |
| Florida | 3 | $10,800 |
| New York | 3 | $9,300 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $7,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Purdue University - Boilermaker Alliance | Operating purposes | $65,000 |
| St Rafka Mission of Hope and Mercy | Operating purposes | $20,000 |
| Christian Appalachian Project | Operating purposes | $16,000 |
| Hudson Institute Inc | Operating purposes | $12,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation | Operating purposes | $12,000 |
| Behold and Become | Operating purposes | $10,000 |
| Purdue Research Foundation | Operating purposes | $10,000 |
| Restoring the Pride Educational Foundation | Operating purposes | $10,000 |
| Fountains of Hope International | Operating purposes | $7,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Operating purposes | $7,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | Operating purposes | $7,000 |
| Wheeler Mission Ministries | Operating purposes | $7,000 |
| Students for Life | Operating purposes | $6,000 |
| Seas - St Elizabeth Seton Parish | Operating purposes | $5,300 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | Operating purposes | $5,000 |
| Riverside Military Academy | Operating purposes | $5,000 |
| Sheltering Wings Center for Women | Operating purposes | $5,000 |
| St Matthew's House Inc | Operating purposes | $5,000 |
| Shriner's Hospitals for Children | Operating purposes | $4,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital Inc | Operating purposes | $4,000 |
| Wounded Warriors Family Support Inc | Operating purposes | $3,000 |
| American Parkinson Disease Association | Operating purposes | $2,000 |
| Convention of States | Operating purposes | $2,000 |
| National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation | Operating purposes | $2,000 |
| San Marco Parish | Operating purposes | $1,800 |
| Alpha Chi Chapter Educational Foundation | Operating purposes | $1,000 |
| National Law Enforcement Officers' Memorial Fund | Operating purposes | $1,000 |
| St Joseph's Indian School | Operating purposes | $1,000 |
| The American Enterprise Institute | Operating purposes | $1,000 |
| The United States Deputy Sheriffs' Association | Operating purposes | $1,000 |
| Uso World Headquarters | Operating purposes | $1,000 |
| Alzheimer's Disease Research | Operating purposes | $500 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | Operating purposes | $500 |
| Turning Point for God | Operating purposes | $500 |
| American Bible Society | Operating purposes | $375 |
| Our Lady of the Snows Church | Operating purposes | $300 |
| Prison Fellowship | Operating purposes | $300 |
| SAT-7 | Operating purposes | $300 |
| The Navigators | Operating purposes | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Norman P Blake Jr
- Karen S Blake
Questions people ask
Does The Blake Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Blake Family Charitable Foundation give?
$242,075 in tax year 2024, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs The Blake Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Norman P Blake Jr (President) and Karen S Blake (Director).
What does The Blake Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and science and research.