Dennis Swartzlander & Terry Blanken Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dennis Swartzlander & Terry Blanken Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $111,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$111,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$966,327
- New grantees96%
Giving in 2024 was up from $52,000 the year before.
96% 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 | $52,000 | 6 | $898,826 |
| 2024 | $111,000 | 23 | $966,327 |
How to apply
Dennis Swartzlander & Terry Blanken Charitable 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 Dennis Swartzlander & Terry Blanken Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to North Carolina. It also paid $1,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 11 | $51,000 |
| New York | 4 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 2 | $8,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Porch | Charitable support | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of Am | Charitable support | $10,000 |
| Five Talents | Charitable support | $10,000 |
| All Hands and Hearts | Charitable support | $10,000 |
| Compass Center for Women & Families | Charitable support | $10,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Partners in Health | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Empowerment Inc | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Interfaith Counsel Social Services | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Table | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Earth Justice | Charitable support | $4,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Charitable support | $4,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Charitable support | $4,000 |
| Durham Rescue Mission | Charitable support | $2,500 |
| Orange County Living Wage | Charitable support | $2,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity Orange Cty NC | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Community Empowerment Fund | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Psian Psychotherapy Action Network | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Ipas | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Amnesty International | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Farmer Food Share | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Extraordinary Ventures | Charitable support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dennis P Swartzlander
- Terry G Blanken
- Benjamin Blanken Swartzlander
- Daniel Blanken Swartzlander
- Steven Blanken Swartzlander
Questions people ask
Does Dennis Swartzlander & Terry Blanken Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dennis Swartzlander & Terry Blanken Charitable Foundation give?
$111,000 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Dennis Swartzlander & Terry Blanken Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Dennis P Swartzlander (Chairman), Terry G Blanken (Treasurer &), Benjamin Blanken Swartzlander (Director) and Daniel Blanken Swartzlander (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Dennis Swartzlander & Terry Blanken Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, environment and conservation and international.