The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $327 million in 586 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $20.0 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$327 million
- Number of grants586
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$20.0 million
- Assets$466 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2024 was up from $134 million the year before.
63% of its 2024 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 | $134 million | 465 | $353 million |
| 2024 | $327 million | 586 | $466 million |
How to apply
The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation 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 The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 31 states, the most to Georgia. It also paid $85,000 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 214 | $82.0 million |
| New York | 31 | $31.5 million |
| California | 31 | $14.8 million |
| District of Columbia | 41 | $14.7 million |
| Montana | 116 | $14.5 million |
| Illinois | 7 | $10.4 million |
| Colorado | 9 | $9.1 million |
| Massachusetts | 17 | $7.5 million |
| Texas | 7 | $5.2 million |
| Maryland | 12 | $3.9 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta | Arthur m. Blank hospital | $20.0 million |
| United States Soccer Federation Inc | Arthur m. Blank u.s. Soccer national training | $10.0 million |
| Shepherd Center Foundation Inc | Family housing tower | $8.0 million |
| The Advertising Council Inc | Changing the narrative around youth mental health | $6.5 million |
| Blue Meridian Partners Inc | Strategy development | $5.9 million |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | Football invitational field refurbishment | $5.4 million |
| 4 Ranges Community Recreation Foundation | Wellness center capital campaign | $5.0 million |
| Apf Support Inc | Public safety training center | $5.0 million |
| Global Impact | General operating support | $5.0 million |
| Babson College | The arthur m. Blank school of entrepreneurial | $5.0 million |
| National Center for Civil and Humanrights Inc | Vision expansion capital campaign | $4.0 million |
| The Henry W Grady Health System Foundation Inc | The power of grady campaign to empower a | $4.0 million |
| Outward Bound Inc | Advancing equity in outdoor education | $3.4 million |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | Mobile prostate cancer screening unit | $3.1 million |
| United States Energy Foundation | Clean energy deployment in the southeast and | $3.0 million |
| Multiplier | General operating support | $2.7 million |
| The Cooper Institute | Preserve the cooper institute mission and legacy | $2.6 million |
| The Trust for Public Land | Connecting communities to their river-a legacy | $2.5 million |
| Pga Tour First Tee Foundation Inc | The first tee programming | $2.5 million |
| Emory University School of Medicine | Enhancing the lives of georgia youth through | $2.1 million |
| Contina Impact | Democracy communications collaborative | $2.0 million |
| Herman J Russell Center for Innovation & Entrp | Beyond innovation campaign & scholarships | $2.0 million |
| Spelman College | The arthur m. Blank innovation lab | $2.0 million |
| The Atlanta Opera Inc | 50th anniversary comprehensive campaign | $2.0 million |
| Western Resource Advocates | Western regional market formation | $2.0 million |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | Hurricane helene relief and recovery | $2.0 million |
| Young Women Christian Association of GR Atlanta | Revitalization of the phillis wheatley westside | $2.0 million |
| Westside Future Fund | ?our next chapter? 2023-2028 capital campaign | $2.0 million |
| Fugees Family Inc | Capital campaign | $1.8 million |
| The Avalon Network Inc | Pathh programming and avalon operations | $1.6 million |
| Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy Inc | Western tribal clean energy | $1.5 million |
| Fairvote | Socializing reform to broader audiences | $1.5 million |
| Emory University | Mobile prostate cancer screening unit | $1.4 million |
| National Jewish Health | Pediatric day program and pediatric charity care | $1.4 million |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | Prostate cancer immunotherapy program | $1.3 million |
| Greater Atlanta Chamber Foundation | Georgia skills & workforce development | $1.3 million |
| Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Phoenix | Donor advised fund | $1.3 million |
| Windward Fund | Powering communities | $1.3 million |
| The Nature Conservancy in Montana | Tnc-montana grassland resilience program | $1.2 million |
| World Resources Institute | Leveraging competition in non-rto regions | $1.2 million |
Officers and trustees
- Arthur M Blank
- Dena Kimball
- Josh Kimball
- Kenny Blank
- Nancy Blank
- Fay Twersky
- Diana Davis
- David Homrich
Questions people ask
Does The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation give?
$327 million in tax year 2024, across 586 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Arthur M Blank (Director, Chairman), Dena Kimball (Director), Josh Kimball (Director) and Kenny Blank (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and education.