At & Mary H Blades Foundation Inc
At & Mary H Blades Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Preston, Maryland. Its 2025 grants supported organizations including churches, schools, educational institutions, and community-service organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Maryland.
At & Mary H Blades Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: At & Mary H Blades Foundation Inc gave $1.6M across 49 grants in 2025 (avg $33K), mostly in Maryland. 11% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,613,000
- +3.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 49
- -5.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $32,918
- +9.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $28,302,681
- +0.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (5 of 47, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (85% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to At & Mary H Blades Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3400 Poplar Neck Road, Preston, MD 21655
Phone: (410) 673-7932
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who At & Mary H Blades Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Talbot Bible Church ($260K). Together the top 10 received $846K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($125,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
249 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 205 grants of 249 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Maryland recipients received 85% of grant dollars. Recipients in Florida received 7%, Delaware 4%, Texas 2%, and California 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 49 itemized grants.
Cities
Is At & Mary H Blades Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 47 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $28K; repeat grants $35K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 87% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.5M (2021) to $1.8M (2023). In 2025 it made 49 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Talbot Bible Church Easton, MD | Building Fund | $260,000 |
| CRU Orlando, FL | Hawaii \ North Carolina \ Ohio | $116,000 |
| Chesapeake College Wye Mills, MD | $20,000 general scholarships \ $35,000 athletic scholarships \ $20,000 dual enrollment school fund / $30,000 workforce training scholarships | $105,000 |
| Pecometh Camp & Retreat Center Centreville, MD | $20,000 camper scholarships \ $20,000 spain \ $40,000 unrestricted | $80,000 |
| Caroline County Chamber of Commerce Denton, MD | Building Fund | $50,000 |
| Channel Marker Inc Easton, MD | $20,000 Youth Rehabilitation / $30,000 Residential Program | $50,000 |
| 3 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $125,000 |
| Salisbury Christian School Salisbury, MD | $25,000 Tuition \ $25,000 Endowed Scholarships | $50,000 |
| Salisbury University Foundation Salisbury, MD | Odel Scholarships | $50,000 |
| Baywater Women's Clinic Easton, MD | Unrestricted Donation | $45,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28,302,681 | $1,843,528 | $1,916,328 | $1,613,000 | 49 | $1,613,000 | $1,540,950 | $1,754,612 |
| 2024 | $28,083,094 | $1,969,044 | $1,777,545 | $1,564,100 | 52 | $1,564,100 | $1,756,359 | $1,612,661 |
| 2023 | $28,263,879 | $696,964 | $2,014,076 | $1,826,000 | 48 | $1,826,000 | $502,621 | $1,564,098 |
| 2022 | $26,674,604 | $1,273,310 | $2,047,790 | $1,683,000 | 45 | $1,683,000 | $911,429 | $1,825,777 |
| 2021 | $28,819,054 | $4,009,180 | $1,718,259 | $1,500,000 | 55 | — | $3,731,458 | $1,683,538 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, At & Mary H Blades Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.8M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for scholarships and tuition assistance, schools and educational programs, church and building funds, outdoor education, and community services.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Salisbury University Foundation says it enriches the university’s educational programs, athletics, and scholarships. An individual recipient Outdoor School describes its work as providing safe, hands-on outdoor learning experiences. An individual recipient Upper School says it serves students with learning differences, while Upper Shore Aging says it provides programs intended to maintain and improve quality of life for older people.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 49 grants totaling $1,613,000. Awards ranged from $2,000 to $260,000, with a median of $25,000. It made 52 grants totaling $1,564,100 in 2024 and 48 grants totaling $1,826,000 in 2023.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $260,000 to Talbot Bible Church for a building fund; $116,000 to CRU for work identified as Hawaii, North Carolina, and Ohio; and $105,000 to Chesapeake College for general scholarships, athletic scholarships, a dual-enrollment school fund, and workforce-training scholarships. Other substantial awards included $80,000 to Pecometh Camp & Retreat Center, $50,000 each to Channel Marker, an individual recipient Outdoor School, Salisbury Christian School, Salisbury University Foundation, and the Caroline County Chamber of Commerce, and $45,000 each to Baywater Women’s Clinic and an individual recipient Upper School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David Harper Sr. as president, Brenda Harper as treasurer, David Harper Jr. as secretary, and Christy Harper as trustee.
At & Mary H Blades Foundation Inc is led by David Harper Sr., President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Harper Sr.
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christy Harper
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Harper
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Harper Jr.
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 At & Mary H Blades Foundation Inc
How much does At & Mary H Blades Foundation Inc give each year?
At & Mary H Blades Foundation Inc gave $1.6M across 49 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.6M across 52 grants.
What is At & Mary H Blades Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
At & Mary H Blades Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $32,918, across 49 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from At & Mary H Blades Foundation Inc that year got $28K on average.
Where does At & Mary H Blades Foundation Inc give grants?
At & Mary H Blades Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Easton, MD (12 grants), Salisbury, MD (6 grants), Chestertown, MD (5 grants) and Denton, MD (5 grants).
Does At & Mary H Blades Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 22% of At & Mary H Blades Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 49) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are At & Mary H Blades Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
At & Mary H Blades Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Talbot Bible Church ($260,000), CRU ($116,000) and Chesapeake College ($105,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($125,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is At & Mary H Blades Foundation Inc?
At & Mary H Blades Foundation Inc reported $28.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does At & Mary H Blades Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for scholarships and tuition assistance, schools and educational programs, church and building funds, outdoor education, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from At & Mary H Blades Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is At & Mary H Blades Foundation Inc's EIN?
At & Mary H Blades Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-0794020. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does At & Mary H Blades Foundation Inc 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 27, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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