Blanche Carey Martin Charitable Tr
Accepts applications
Blanche Carey Martin Charitable Tr is a private foundation in Clear Lake, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $22,500 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $4,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$22,500
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$4,000
- Assets$455,106
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was down from $23,500 the year before.
8% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $22,500 | 13 | $414,040 |
| 2024 | $23,500 | 13 | $432,619 |
| 2025 | $22,500 | 13 | $455,106 |
How to apply
| Contact | Paul S Macgregor 680 State St, Mason City, IA 50401 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (641) 423-6820 |
| What to submit | Application |
| Deadlines | Student loans: on or before july 1. Contributions: on or before november 1. |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 11 | $19,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Kitchen of North Ia Community Kitchen of North Ia | General donation-support | $4,000 |
| Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank | General donation-support | $4,000 |
| Salvation Army Salvation Army | General donation-support | $3,000 |
| Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation | General donation-support | $2,500 |
| Save the Children Save the Children | General donation-support | $2,000 |
| Care Care | General donation-support | $1,500 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Heartland Planned Parenthood of the Heartland | General donation-support | $1,500 |
| Iowa Cci Iowa Cci | Support their work | $1,000 |
| 43 North Iowa 43 North Iowa | General donation support | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity | General donation-support | $500 |
| Humane Society of North Iowa Humane Society of North Iowa | General donation-support | $500 |
| Lime Creek Nature Center Lime Creek Nature Center | General donation-support | $500 |
| One Vision One Vision | General donation-support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Clear Lake Bank and Trust Co
- Paul S Macgregor
- Barb Macgregor
Questions people ask
Does Blanche Carey Martin Charitable Tr accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Student loans: on or before july 1. Contributions: on or before november 1..
How much does Blanche Carey Martin Charitable Tr give?
$22,500 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Blanche Carey Martin Charitable Tr?
Its 2025 filing lists Clear Lake Bank and Trust Co (Trust Office), Paul S Macgregor (Trustee) and Barb Macgregor (Trustee).