Anne Gordon Harper Blanchard Foundation
ANNE GORDON HARPER BLANCHARD is a private foundation based in Augusta, Georgia. Its 2020 filing is marked as a final return, indicating that the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Anne Gordon Harper Blanchard Foundation at a glance
In short: Anne Gordon Harper Blanchard Foundation gave $1.4M across 19 grants in 2020 (avg $73K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $1,391,968
- +2219.9% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 19
- +18.8% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $73,261
- +1853.6% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Anne Gordon Harper Blanchard Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 16152, Augusta, GA 30919
Phone: (706) 294-1940
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Anne Gordon Harper Blanchard Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Great & Small Foundation Inc ($332K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 35 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2020 grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Anne Gordon Harper Blanchard Foundation gives
- 79% of 2020 grantees were also funded in 2019. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2019) to $1.4M (2020). In 2020 it made 19 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Great & Small Foundation Inc Augusta, GA | Discretionary | $332,192 |
| Thomas M Blanchard & Lynda P Blan Augusta, GA | Discretionary | $332,192 |
| Anne Gordon & John J Czura Fdn Grovetown, GA | Discretionary | $332,192 |
| Julie Blanchard Batchelor Foundatio Evans, GA | Discretionary | $332,192 |
| Episcopal Day School Augusta, GA | Discretionary | $10,000 |
| Columbia County Humane Society Grovetown, GA | Discretionary | $10,000 |
| Church of the Good Shepherd Augusta, GA | Discretionary | $7,300 |
| Heritage Academy Augusta, GA | Discretionary | $6,500 |
| Tuttle Newton Home Augusta, GA | Discretionary | $3,800 |
| Humane Society of South Coastal Geo Brunswick, GA | Discretionary | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $409,337 | $1,422,387 | $1,391,968 | 19 | $402,704 | $30,165 |
| 2019 | $1,013,050 | $37,499 | $61,004 | $60,000 | 16 | $37,499 | $63,636 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Anne Gordon Harper Blanchard Foundation reported a distributable amount of $30K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2020 grants show support for organizations including schools, churches, animal welfare groups, health services, and environmental organizations. For example, Columbia County Humane Society describes its work as animal welfare, including spay/neuter and veterinary assistance; Christ Community Health Services describes providing healthcare in medically underserved areas of the Central Savannah River Area; and Phinizy Center for Water Sciences describes work in watershed sustainability, research, education, and connecting people with nature.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $1,391,968. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $332,192, with a median grant of $3,000.
The largest reported grants were $332,192 each to Great & Small Foundation Inc, Thomas M Blanchard & Lynda P Blan, Anne Gordon & John J Czura Fdn, and Julie Blanchard Batchelor Foundation. Other grants included $10,000 to Episcopal Day School and $10,000 to Columbia County Humane Society. Among the grantees described in their own statements, Christ Community Health Services received $2,800, Trinity School Inc received $2,500, and Phinizy Center for Water Sciences received $2,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing lists James E Blanchard as president, Thomas M Blanchard Jr as secretary, and Anne B Czura as treasurer.
Anne Gordon Harper Blanchard Foundation is led by James E. Blanchard, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
James E. Blanchard
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Anne B. Czura
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Thomas M. Blanchard Jr.
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Julia B. Batchelor (2019) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Anne Gordon Harper Blanchard Foundation
How much does Anne Gordon Harper Blanchard Foundation give each year?
Anne Gordon Harper Blanchard Foundation gave $1.4M across 19 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $60K across 16 grants.
What is Anne Gordon Harper Blanchard Foundation's typical grant size?
Anne Gordon Harper Blanchard Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $3,000, and its average grant was $73,261, across 19 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Anne Gordon Harper Blanchard Foundation give grants?
Anne Gordon Harper Blanchard Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Augusta, GA (10 grants), Grovetown, GA (2 grants), Brunswick, GA (2 grants) and Edisto Island, SC (2 grants).
Does Anne Gordon Harper Blanchard Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Anne Gordon Harper Blanchard Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Discretionary" (17 grants).
Who are Anne Gordon Harper Blanchard Foundation's largest grantees?
Anne Gordon Harper Blanchard Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Great & Small Foundation Inc ($332,192), Thomas M Blanchard & Lynda P Blan ($332,192) and Anne Gordon & John J Czura Fdn ($332,192), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does Anne Gordon Harper Blanchard Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2020 grants show support for organizations including schools, churches, animal welfare groups, health services, and environmental organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Anne Gordon Harper Blanchard Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Anne Gordon Harper Blanchard Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Anne Gordon Harper Blanchard Foundation reported a distributable amount of $30K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Anne Gordon Harper Blanchard Foundation's EIN?
Anne Gordon Harper Blanchard Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1836355. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Does Anne Gordon Harper Blanchard Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 4, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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