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The Blandford Rees Foundation

Preselected recipients only Richmond, Virginia · EIN 461493826

The Blandford Rees Foundation is a private foundation in Richmond, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $95,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $47,500 and the largest $75,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $135,000 the year before.

0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$75,0001$1.4 million
2024$135,0004$1.4 million
2025$95,0002$1.5 million

How to apply

The Blandford Rees 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Blandford Rees Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Virginia.

StateGrantsAmount
Virginia2$95,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Virginia Historical Society
Richmond, VA
Capital Campaign Pledge Payment$75,000
American Civil War Museum
Richmond, VA
Unrestricted$20,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Blandford Rees Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Blandford Rees Foundation give?

$95,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $47,500.

Who runs The Blandford Rees Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Dale Kirk Blandford (Trustee) and Jamie Bosket (Trustee).

What does The Blandford Rees Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.

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