Blanton Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Blanton Family Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $122,622 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $8,230 and the largest $30,000. 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$122,622
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$8,230
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$360,037
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2025 was down from $219,286 the year before.
64% of its 2025 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 | $109,601 | 13 | $174,814 |
| 2024 | $219,286 | 8 | $332,706 |
| 2025 | $122,622 | 14 | $360,037 |
How to apply
Blanton Family 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 Blanton Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 2 | $45,000 |
| Texas | 5 | $37,182 |
| Indiana | 1 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $15,000 |
| New York | 1 | $6,459 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,500 |
| Montana | 1 | $1,031 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $250 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado School of Mines | Educational | $30,000 |
| Genesis Women's Shelter & Support | General charitable foundation | $15,182 |
| Alpha Chi Foundation | Educational | $15,000 |
| Greenlight | General charitable foundation | $15,000 |
| Whizkids | Educational | $15,000 |
| SW Association of Episcopal Schools | Educational | $10,000 |
| Box 4 Fire | General charitable foundation | $10,000 |
| Donorschooseorg | General charitable foundation | $6,459 |
| Pi Kappa Alpha Foundation | Educational | $2,500 |
| Preservation Park Cities | General charitable foundation | $1,500 |
| Abbie Shelter | General charitable foundation | $1,031 |
| Tmi-The Episcopal School of Texas | Educational | $500 |
| Dtcare - National Wildlife Fed | General charitable foundation | $250 |
| Global Giving | General charitable foundation | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Lindsay C Blanton III
- Karen E Blanton
- Lindsay C Blanton IV
- Sarah A Blanton
Questions people ask
Does Blanton Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Blanton Family Foundation give?
$122,622 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $8,230.
Who runs Blanton Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lindsay C Blanton III (President), Karen E Blanton (Secretary), Lindsay C Blanton IV (Director) and Sarah A Blanton (Director).
What does Blanton Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, housing and homelessness and faith communities.