Susan Smith Blackburn Prize Inc
Preselected recipients only
Susan Smith Blackburn Prize Inc is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $75,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$75,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$4.6 million
Giving in 2024 was the same as $75,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $75,000 | 13 | $4.5 million |
| 2024 | $75,000 | 9 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
Susan Smith Blackburn Prize 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 9 | $75,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Prize award | $25,000 |
| Individual | Prize award | $10,000 |
| Individual | Prize award | $10,000 |
| Individual | Prize award | $5,000 |
| Individual | Prize award | $5,000 |
| Individual | Prize award | $5,000 |
| Individual | Prize award | $5,000 |
| Individual | Prize award | $5,000 |
| Individual | Prize award | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Leslie Swackhamer
- Alexander Kilgore
- Adam Blackburn
- Lucy Blackburn Reid
- Cabanne Gilbreath
- Elizabeth Marshall Black
- Blair Brown
- Evan Cabnet
- Ann Gussow
- Sheila Hale
- Jason Butler Harner
- Jeremy Herrin
- Brandon Jacobs-Jenkins
- Jenny Jules
- Emilie Reid
Questions people ask
Does Susan Smith Blackburn Prize Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Susan Smith Blackburn Prize Inc give?
$75,000 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Susan Smith Blackburn Prize Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Leslie Swackhamer (Executive Director), Alexander Kilgore (President), Adam Blackburn (Vice President) and Lucy Blackburn Reid (Vice President) among 15 officers and trustees.