Blane Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in WEST CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $143K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$143K
+14.9% YoY
Grant Count
6
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
-42.5% YoY
About Blane Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Blane Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in WEST CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $143K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Rotary (exempt Purposes) ($100,000), Highland Park Community Foundation ($20,000), Rainbow Aat ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| HIGHLAND PARK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION HIGHLAND PARK, IL | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| RAINBOW AAT MORTON GROVE, IL | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| RAVINIA FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION HIGHLAND PARK, IL | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| ROTARY (EXEMPT PURPOSES) EVANSTON, IL | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| THE ART CENTER HIGHLAND PARK, IL | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| RESCUE CHICAGO BROOKFIELD, IL | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $2,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARBARA B TONEY | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JOHN R BLANE | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| SARAH E TONEY | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blane Foundation?
Blane Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in WEST CHICAGO, IL. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Blane Foundation operate?
Blane Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois.
What size grants does Blane Foundation award?
In 2024, Blane Foundation awarded 6 grants totaling $143K — an average of about $24K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Blane Foundation's EIN?
Blane Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4153045. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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