Bland Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bland Family Foundation is a private foundation in St Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $483,500 in 86 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $30,000. 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$483,500
- Number of grants86
- Typical grant$4,500
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$8.9 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2024 was down from $525,200 the year before.
19% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $298,000 | 60 | $7.5 million |
| 2023 | $525,200 | 87 | $8.4 million |
| 2024 | $483,500 | 86 | $8.9 million |
How to apply
Bland 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.
What Bland Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 25 | $196,500 |
| Oregon | 29 | $114,000 |
| California | 11 | $53,250 |
| Connecticut | 6 | $32,000 |
| Illinois | 4 | $20,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $17,750 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 2 | $8,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Provident | General fund | $30,000 |
| Friends of Bellefontaine Cemetery | General fund | $25,000 |
| Pongo Fund | General fund | $15,000 |
| San Francisco Heritage | General fund | $15,000 |
| Save the Bay | General fund | $15,000 |
| Muttville Senior Dog Rescue | General fund | $14,000 |
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital | General fund | $12,750 |
| ACLU of Missouri Foundation | General fund | $12,000 |
| St Louis Food Rescue | General fund | $11,000 |
| Friends of American Song Archives | General fund | $10,000 |
| National Pediatric Cancer Foundation | General fund | $10,000 |
| Oregon Zoo Foundation | General fund | $10,000 |
| Pedal for the Cause | General fund | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General fund | $10,000 |
| St Louis Mercantile Library | General fund | $10,000 |
| Watkinson School | General fund | $9,000 |
| Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research | General fund | $7,500 |
| Americorps | General fund | $7,000 |
| Center for Hearing & Speech | General fund | $7,000 |
| Kids Win Missouri | General fund | $7,000 |
| Legal Services of Eastern Missouri | General fund | $7,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | General fund | $7,000 |
| Naral Pro Choice Missouri Foundation | General fund | $7,000 |
| Peter and Paul Communicty Services | General fund | $7,000 |
| Stray Rescue | General fund | $7,000 |
| Maplewood Secret Santa | General fund | $6,000 |
| Support Lunch | General fund | $5,750 |
| Save the Redwoods League | General fund | $5,250 |
| Arch City Defenders | General fund | $5,000 |
| Case Western Reserve University | General fund | $5,000 |
| Chrysalis Center Inc | General fund | $5,000 |
| Connections for Abused Women and Their Children | General fund | $5,000 |
| Criminal Justice Ministry | General fund | $5,000 |
| Hartford Public Library | General fund | $5,000 |
| Mechanics' Institute-Library | General fund | $5,000 |
| Missouri Abortion Fund | General fund | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of the St Louis Region and Southwest Missouri | General fund | $5,000 |
| Project Hope of Eastern Connecticut | General fund | $5,000 |
| Sherwood Forest Camp | General fund | $5,000 |
| The Connecticut Forum | General fund | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gwendolyn Avery
- Marguerite Schaeffer
- Peter Platt
- Miles Lee Bland
Questions people ask
Does Bland Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bland Family Foundation give?
$483,500 in tax year 2024, across 86 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.
Who runs Bland Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gwendolyn Avery (Trustee), Marguerite Schaeffer (Trustee), Peter Platt (Trustee) and Miles Lee Bland (Trustee).
What does Bland Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and education.