C K Blandin Foundation
Preselected recipients only
C K Blandin Foundation is a private foundation in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $11.1 million in 931 grants; the typical grant was $2,900 and the largest $335,000. 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$11.1 million
- Number of grants931
- Typical grant$2,900
- Largest grant$335,000
- Assets$506 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2024 was down from $14.1 million the year before.
57% 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 | $14.1 million | 849 | $497 million |
| 2024 | $11.1 million | 931 | $506 million |
How to apply
C K Blandin 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 C K Blandin Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 931 | $15.8 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Minnesota Housing Fund | Project support for regional affordable housing capacity building in rural minnesota | $335,000 |
| Itasca Area Schools Collaborative | Project support for invest early program operations in year 19 (july 1, 2023 - june 30, 2024) in itasca county | $333,333 |
| Itasca Area Schools Collaborative | Project support for invest early program operations in year 19 (july 1, 2023 - june 30, 2024) in itasca county | $333,333 |
| Itasca Area Schools Collaborative | Project support for invest early program operations in year 19 (july 1, 2023 - june 30, 2024) in itasca county | $333,333 |
| Itasca Area Schools Collaborative | Project support the invest early operations in itasca county | $333,333 |
| Itasca Area Schools Collaborative | Project support the invest early operations in itasca county | $333,333 |
| Itasca Area Schools Collaborative | Project support the invest early operations in itasca county | $333,333 |
| Legal Aid Service of Northeastern MN | Project support for capacity building in rural minnesota | $250,000 |
| Mississippi Headwaters Area Dental Health Center | Capital support to acquire the park rapids dental clinic in rural minnesota | $250,000 |
| Mississippi Headwaters Area Dental Health Center | Capital support to acquire the park rapids dental clinic in rural minnesota | $250,000 |
| Itasca County Family YMCA Inc | Project support for organizational capacity building in itasca county | $240,000 |
| Itasca County Family YMCA Inc | Project support for organizational capacity building in itasca county | $240,000 |
| Minnesota North College | Project support for capacity building over three years in rural minnesota | $240,000 |
| Minnesota North College | Project support for capacity building over three years in rural minnesota | $240,000 |
| Minnesota North College | Project support for capacity building over three years in rural minnesota | $240,000 |
| Minnesota North College | Project support for capacity building over three years in rural minnesota | $240,000 |
| Minnesota North College | Project support for capacity building over three years in rural minnesota | $240,000 |
| Kootasca Community Action Inc | Project support for general operating in itasca county | $200,000 |
| Kootasca Community Action Inc | Project support for general operating in itasca county | $200,000 |
| Upper Midwest Film Office | Project support for organizational capacity building and workforce development in rural minnesota | $200,000 |
| Edge of the Wilderness Community Center | Capital support to replace the equipment and technology in its theater in itasca county | $195,000 |
| Kootasca Community Action Inc | Operating support for housing development capacity building in 2022 and 2023 in rural minnesota | $175,000 |
| Communitygiving | Project support for a wealth transfer study and capacity building support for community foundations in rural minnesota | $170,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Project support for transition planning and capacity building funding in itasca county | $153,000 |
| Balsam Township | Capital support for community center and accessibility improvements in itasca county. | $150,000 |
| City of Deer River | Capital support for the safe routes to school trail project in itasca county. | $150,000 |
| City of Remer | Capital and project support to market and attract businesses and visitors to the remer area and contract with ceda to assist with identifying community needs in remer in itasca county. | $150,000 |
| Itasca Community Television Inc | Operating support to build rural media capacity across itasca county | $150,000 |
| Town of Greenway | Capital support to make improvements to twin lakes beach, explore trail development alongside highway 169 and upgrades to the pengilly ballfield in itasca county. | $150,000 |
| City of Floodwood | Capital support to make campground improvements and increase child care availability as well as contract with ceda to identify community needs in rural minnesota. | $150,000 |
| Leech Lake Financial Services Inc | Capital support to expand community center kitchen and add a sugar bush camp, commemorative history statue and interpretive nature trail along battle point in rural minnesota. | $150,000 |
| Native Governance Center | Program support to promote a native nation rebuilding movement, including leadership development, direct tribal governance support, and community engagement in rural minnesota. | $150,000 |
| Community and Economic Development Associates | Project support for planning and capacity building for small communities in itasca county | $125,000 |
| Bemidji State University | Project support for organizational sustainability planning in rural minnesota | $111,850 |
| Bemidji State University | Project support for organizational sustainability planning in rural minnesota | $111,850 |
| City of Taconite | Capital support to establish a seed fund for a joint community center/fire hall, ballfield and gibbs park improvements and signage in itasca county. | $100,000 |
| Jacobson Community Center Foundation | Capital support for community center renovations in itasca county. | $100,000 |
| Leech Lake Financial Services Inc | Project support to explore and research food sovereignty, entrepreneurship, and a location for food processing and other culturally significant practices in itasca county. | $100,000 |
| Leech Lake Financial Services Inc | Capital and project support to establish a seed fund for a new community center and host cultural events and activities at morse town hall in itasca county. | $100,000 |
| Northland Area Family Service Center | Project support for capacity building in itasca county | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alice Moren
- Ashley Charwood
- Bukata Hayes
- Dustin Goslin
- Guy Clairmont
- Julie Marinucci
- Kandace Creel Falcon
- Kayla Scrivner
- Laura Connelly
- Mark Hawkinson
- Nadege Souvenir
- Peter Birkey
- Sholom Blake
- Tuleah Palmer
- Daniel Lemm
Questions people ask
Does C K Blandin Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does C K Blandin Foundation give?
$11.1 million in tax year 2024, across 931 grants, with a typical grant of $2,900.
Who runs C K Blandin Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Alice Moren (Trustee/Chair & Exec/Gov Comm Chair), Ashley Charwood (Trustee), Bukata Hayes (Trustee/Vice Chair) and Dustin Goslin (Trustee/Finance & Audit Comm Chair) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does C K Blandin Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, education and environment and conservation.