Blake Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Blake Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.1 million in 18 grants; the typical grant was $63,876 and the largest $1.8 million. 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$5.1 million
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$63,876
- Largest grant$1.8 million
- Assets$102 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2024 was up from $5.1 million the year before.
39% 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 | $5.1 million | 16 | $91.2 million |
| 2024 | $5.1 million | 18 | $102 million |
How to apply
Blake Family Foundation Inc 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.
What Blake Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 13 | $2.5 million |
| Kentucky | 2 | $2.0 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $455,086 |
| New York | 1 | $200,384 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Westminster School | Operational support | $1.8 million |
| Blake Family Fund | Operational support | $1.0 million |
| The Liz Blake Charitable Fund | Operational support | $1.0 million |
| American Enterprise Institute | Operational support | $250,682 |
| Hudson Institute Inc | Operational support | $204,404 |
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta | Operational support | $200,384 |
| Manhattan Institute for Policy Research Inc | Operational support | $200,384 |
| American Jewish Committee | Operational support | $125,000 |
| Second Helpings Atlanta Inc | Operational support | $76,652 |
| Morehouse Schools of Medicine | Operational support | $51,101 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank | Operational support | $51,031 |
| Points of Light Foundation | Operational support | $50,000 |
| Atlanta Police Foundation | Operational support | $35,771 |
| Choa Marcus Autism Institute | Operational support | $25,551 |
| Skyland Trail | Operational support | $25,551 |
| Georgia Historical Society | Operational support | $25,000 |
| Shepherd Center Foundation | Operational support | $25,000 |
| The Henry W Grady Health System Foundation Inc | Operational support | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Francis S Blake
- Elizabeth Blake
Questions people ask
Does Blake Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Blake Family Foundation Inc give?
$5.1 million in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $63,876.
Who runs Blake Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Francis S Blake (President) and Elizabeth Blake (Treasurer).
What does Blake Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.