Blankinship 1991 Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Blankinship 1991 Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Midland, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $110,783 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $2,250 and the largest $33,333. 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$110,783
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$2,250
- Largest grant$33,333
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $97,500 the year before.
33% 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 | $71,350 | 15 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $97,500 | 25 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $110,783 | 22 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
Blankinship 1991 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 Blankinship 1991 Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 17 | $105,283 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $1,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Manor Park | General fund | $33,333 |
| First United Methodist Church | General fund | $17,000 |
| First Methodist Church | General fund | $12,200 |
| Permian Basin Petroleum Museum | General fund | $10,000 |
| Individual | General fund | $6,500 |
| Hillander School | General fund | $5,000 |
| Midland College Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
| Nonprofit Management Center | General fund | $4,000 |
| West Texas Food Bank | General fund | $3,000 |
| Haley Memorial Library | General fund | $2,500 |
| Individual | General fund | $2,500 |
| Individual | General fund | $2,000 |
| American Giving Foundation | General fund | $1,000 |
| CO2 Coalition | General fund | $1,000 |
| Museum of the Southwest | General fund | $1,000 |
| Individual | General fund | $1,000 |
| West Texas Symphony | General fund | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General fund | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General fund | $500 |
| Permian Basin Adult Literacy Center | General fund | $500 |
| Recording Library West Texas | General fund | $500 |
| Hospice of Midland | General fund | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbra Grafa
- Tiffany Meade
- Carroll Grafa
Questions people ask
Does Blankinship 1991 Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Blankinship 1991 Foundation Inc give?
$110,783 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $2,250.
Who runs Blankinship 1991 Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Barbra Grafa (President), Tiffany Meade (Vice President) and Carroll Grafa (Secretary).
What does Blankinship 1991 Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.