Henry M Blackmer Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Henry M Blackmer Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Charleston, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $180,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $9,000 and the largest $95,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$180,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$9,000
- Largest grant$95,000
- Assets$4.0 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $146,000 the year before.
25% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $139,000 | 12 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $146,000 | 11 | $3.6 million |
| 2025 | $180,000 | 12 | $4.0 million |
How to apply
Henry M Blackmer Foundation Inc 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 Henry M Blackmer Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 10 | $167,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $8,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lowcountry Land Trust | Support for conservation programs | $95,000 |
| South Carolina Environmental Law Project | Support for general operations and conservation | $19,000 |
| Coastal Conservation League | Support for general operations and GrowFood Carolina | $10,000 |
| Episcopal Church HomeBishop Gadsden | Support for general operations and staff support | $10,000 |
| Grace Church Cathedral | Support for maintenance of columbarium and bell tower | $10,000 |
| Coastal Community Foundation | Support for CATR scholarship fund | $10,000 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | Support for general operations in the lowcountry of South Carolina. | $8,000 |
| Charleston Area Therapeutic Riding | Support for general operations for therapeutic riding program | $5,000 |
| Cherry Hills Land Preserve | Support for general operations and barn renovation project | $5,000 |
| Roper St Francis Foundation | Support for cancer wellness program | $4,000 |
| Charleston Moves | Support for general operating expenses for the promotion of improved infrastructure for a variety of transportation methods | $2,000 |
| Open Space Institute | Support for general operations in the lowcountry of South Carolina | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Margaret P Blackmer
- Elizabeth W Settle
- Anne Kelly Russell
- Louise J Maybank
Questions people ask
Does Henry M Blackmer Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Henry M Blackmer Foundation Inc give?
$180,000 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $9,000.
Who runs Henry M Blackmer Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Margaret P Blackmer (President), Elizabeth W Settle (Vice President), Anne Kelly Russell (Secretary) and Louise J Maybank (Trustee).
What does Henry M Blackmer Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and faith communities.