The Bland Family Foundation is a private independent foundation based in St. Louis, Missouri. Established in 2002 and tax-exempt since March 2003, it operates as a family foundation focused on philanthropic grantmaking across multiple subject areas.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.4M
-7.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$525K
+76.2% YoY
Grant Count
87
+45.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
+21.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports initiatives in the following areas:
- Arts and culture
- Performing arts
- Museums
- Education
- Environment
- Natural resources
- Human services
Grantmaking
No specific application procedures or requirements are documented in available sources.
Grant Range
Approximately $5,000
Average Grant
Approximately $5,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports projects across multiple states and cities in the United States, including:
- California
- Colorado
- Iowa
- Maryland
- Missouri
- New York
- Oregon
- Tennessee
- Texas
Specific cities mentioned include New York, San Francisco, and St. Louis.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue:
- Total assets: $3,664,352 (2023)
- Total giving: $525,200
- Annual expenses: $328,604
- Annual revenue: $480,472
- Total liabilities: $0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,394,286 | $3,664,352 | $3,512,484 |
| Revenue | $307,099 | $480,472 | $160,259 |
| Expenses | $577,165 | $328,604 | $454,851 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $525,200 | $298,000 | $400,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $266,230 | $450,058 | $140,841 |
| Distributable Amount | $395,715 | $354,456 | $371,674 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is managed by unpaid trustees:
- Gertrude B. Platt
- A. Stanley Bland III
- Gwendolyn Avery
- Marguerite Schaeffer
Ryan Easley is listed as a contact person for the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| A STANLEY BLAND III | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| GWENDOLYN AVERY | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| MARGUERITE SCHAEFFER | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| PETER PLATT | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
No recent grant announcements or news items specific to the Bland Family Foundation were found in available sources.
Bland Family Farms Receives Grant, Hopes to Expand Seasonal Produce ToursSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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