Nancy & Robert S Blank Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Nancy & Robert S Blank Foundation is a private foundation in Albany, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $413,550 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $201,000. 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$413,550
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$201,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was up from $135,883 the year before.
40% 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 | $135,883 | 21 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $413,550 | 20 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Nancy & Robert S Blank 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 Nancy & Robert S Blank Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 | $249,300 |
| Colorado | 6 | $161,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Weill Cornell Medicine | General Charitable | $201,000 |
| Theatre Aspen | General Charitable | $116,000 |
| Aspen Valley Hospital | General Charitable | $25,000 |
| Aspen Music Festival and School | General Charitable | $15,000 |
| America Needs You | General Charitable | $15,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | General Charitable | $10,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine | General Charitable | $5,000 |
| Congregation Emanu-El of the City of NY | General Charitable | $4,800 |
| Urban Stages | General Charitable | $3,000 |
| Friends Seminary | General Charitable | $3,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General Charitable | $3,000 |
| The Aspen Institute | General Charitable | $2,500 |
| Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation | General Charitable | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood for the Rockies | General Charitable | $2,000 |
| The Windward School | General Charitable | $1,500 |
| The Chapin School | General Charitable | $1,500 |
| Central Park Conservancy | General Charitable | $1,000 |
| English in Action | General Charitable | $1,000 |
| The 1898 Foundation | General Charitable | $500 |
| IBG Foundation | General Charitable | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy L Blank
- Wendy Chaikin
- Samuel Blank
- Mathew Blank
Questions people ask
Does Nancy & Robert S Blank Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nancy & Robert S Blank Foundation give?
$413,550 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Nancy & Robert S Blank Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Nancy L Blank (President), Wendy Chaikin (Director), Samuel Blank (Director) and Mathew Blank (Director).
What does Nancy & Robert S Blank Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, arts and culture and education.