John N Blackman Sr Foundation
Accepts applications
John N Blackman Sr Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $174,600 in 41 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $11,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$174,600
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$11,000
- Assets$554,193
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2024 was down from $346,100 the year before.
11% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $345,700 | 73 | $0 |
| 2023 | $346,100 | 71 | $924,808 |
| 2024 | $174,600 | 41 | $554,193 |
How to apply
| Contact | Richard Guralnick 10 East 40th Street 2100, New York, NY 10016 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 679-0380 |
| What to submit | By letter |
What John N Blackman Sr Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 35 | $152,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $3,600 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $3,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $3,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friday Soup Kitchen NYC Inc | General | $11,000 |
| Individual | General | $8,000 |
| John Theissen Childrens Foundation | General | $7,000 |
| Laguardia High School Dance Departm | General | $7,000 |
| Arab American Family Support Ctr | General | $5,000 |
| Brooklyn Ballet Inc | General | $5,000 |
| Individual | General | $5,000 |
| Individual | General | $5,000 |
| Jack Rice Memorial Scholarship | General | $5,000 |
| Individual | General | $5,000 |
| Livestrong Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Pave Planning and Visual Ed | General | $5,000 |
| Smiles for Scott Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| The Center for Discovery | General | $5,000 |
| The Marc S Zeplin Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| The Safe Center Li | General | $5,000 |
| We Care Blankets | General | $5,000 |
| Ballet Tech Foundation | General | $4,000 |
| Patient Airlift Services | General | $4,000 |
| Perceptual Development Center | General | $4,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of NYC | General | $4,000 |
| The Louis Armstrong Center for Musi | General | $4,000 |
| CHAIR4EVER | General | $3,600 |
| Avenue for Justice | General | $3,000 |
| Bethel Woods Center for the Arts | General | $3,000 |
| Coalition for the Homeless | General | $3,000 |
| Conanicut Island Sailing Foundation | General | $3,000 |
| Congenital Heart Walk Nat'l Office | General | $3,000 |
| Culture for One | General | $3,000 |
| Diaper Bank of Connecticut | General | $3,000 |
| Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration Inc | General | $3,000 |
| Fresh Air Fund | General | $3,000 |
| Individual | General | $3,000 |
| Individual | General | $3,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Cen | General | $3,000 |
| Michelle O'Neil Foundation | General | $3,000 |
| New York League for Early Learning | General | $3,000 |
| Sanctuary for Families | General | $3,000 |
| Veronica McGovern Sheehan Fund | General | $3,000 |
| Youth Services League | General | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Guralnick
- Mark W Blackman
- John N Blackman Jr
- Sandra Linder
- Karen Stein
Questions people ask
Does John N Blackman Sr Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does John N Blackman Sr Foundation give?
$174,600 in tax year 2024, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs John N Blackman Sr Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard Guralnick (President), Mark W Blackman (Trustee), John N Blackman Jr (Trustee) and Sandra Linder (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does John N Blackman Sr Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.