Blanker Foundation Inc
Blanker Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Northfield, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $398K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 7 grants totaling $19K. Net investment income was $21K.
Blanker Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Blanker Foundation Inc gave $19K across 7 grants in 2026 (avg $3K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $18,750
- +52.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 7
- +40.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $2,679
- +8.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $398,177
- +8.9% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (73% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Blanker Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was YMCA of Greenfield ($6K). Together the top 7 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Blanker Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 142% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2024) to $19K (2026). In 2026 it made 7 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Greenfield Greenfield, MA | Support | $5,500 |
| YMCA Camp Wiyaka Richmond, NH | Support | $5,000 |
| GCC Foundation Greenfield, MA | Support | $3,500 |
| The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts Chicopee, MA | Support | $2,500 |
| Franklin County Community Meals Program Orange, MA | Support | $1,000 |
| Green River Cemetary Greenfield, MA | Support | $750 |
| The Literacy Project Greenfield, MA | Support | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $398,177 | $21,168 | $18,804 | $18,750 | 7 | $18,750 | $21,168 | $18,515 |
| 2025 | $365,638 | $20,830 | $13,074 | $12,300 | 5 | $12,300 | $10,830 | $17,511 |
| 2024 | $351,644 | $18,428 | $6,915 | $6,300 | 6 | $6,300 | $8,428 | $15,846 |
| 2023 | $296,471 | $22,560 | $8,364 | $7,750 | 3 | $7,750 | $17,560 | $14,963 |
| 2022 | $321,880 | $26,441 | $8,314 | $7,700 | 5 | $7,700 | $26,441 | $15,202 |
| 2021 | $310,422 | $14,289 | $14,731 | $14,100 | 4 | — | $14,289 | $13,238 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Blanker Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $19K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Blanker Foundation Inc is led by Alan H. Blanker, President, Clerk & Director since 2026 (on filings since 2021); none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Alan H. Blanker
President, Clerk & Director
Clerk & Director → President, Clerk & Director, 2026
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Charles H. Blanker
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Joyce Blanker
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Sheila Morrissey Dvm
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: William C. Blanker (2021–2025) — President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Blanker Foundation Inc
How much does Blanker Foundation Inc give each year?
Blanker Foundation Inc gave $19K across 7 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $12K across 5 grants.
What is Blanker Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Blanker Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,679, across 7 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Blanker Foundation Inc give grants?
Blanker Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Hampshire (27%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greenfield, MA (4 grants).
Does Blanker Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Blanker Foundation Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (7 grants).
Who are Blanker Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Blanker Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include YMCA of Greenfield ($5,500), YMCA Camp Wiyaka ($5,000) and GCC Foundation ($3,500), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Blanker Foundation Inc?
Blanker Foundation Inc reported $398K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $19K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Blanker Foundation Inc's EIN?
Blanker Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2584289. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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