Blankinship 1991 Foundation Inc
Blankinship 1991 Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Midland, Texas. In its 2025 filing, it reported grants to charitable organizations, primarily in Texas, and stated that it contributes only to preselected organizations.
Blankinship 1991 Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Blankinship 1991 Foundation Inc gave $111K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Texas. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $110,783
- +13.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- -12.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,036
- +29.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $2,150,786
- -1.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (6 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Blankinship 1991 Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 51270, Midland, TX 79710
Phone: (432) 557-5732
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Blankinship 1991 Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Manor Park ($33K). Together the top 10 received $99K.
Grant Size Distribution
94 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 93 grants of 94 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. The remaining grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania (2%), Delaware (1%), Virginia (1%), and Florida (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Blankinship 1991 Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 22 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 59% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 104% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $54K (2022) to $111K (2025). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $111K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Manor Park Midland, TX | General Fund | $33,333 |
| First United Methodist Church Midland, TX | General Fund | $17,000 |
| First Methodist Church Midland, TX | General Fund | $12,200 |
| Permian Basin Petroleum Museum Midland, TX | General Fund | $10,000 |
| High Sky Childrens Ranch Midland, TX | General Fund | $6,500 |
| Hillander School Midland, TX | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Midland College Foundation Midland, TX | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Nonprofit Management Center Midland, TX | General Fund | $4,000 |
| West Texas Food Bank Midland, TX | General Fund | $3,000 |
| Haley Memorial Library Midland, TX | General Fund | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,150,786 | $60,356 | $112,575 | $110,783 | 22 | $110,783 | $60,325 | $106,110 |
| 2024 | $2,192,313 | $551,976 | $100,059 | $97,500 | 25 | — | $44,673 | $97,727 |
| 2023 | $1,801,522 | $76,648 | $75,712 | $71,350 | 15 | — | $41,604 | $87,967 |
| 2022 | $1,822,171 | $114,577 | $61,527 | $54,200 | 15 | $54,200 | $40,877 | $87,635 |
| 2021 | $1,776,180 | $341,308 | $107,700 | $101,300 | 17 | $101,300 | $41,709 | $81,158 |
| 2020 | $1,556,781 | $66,574 | $93,460 | $85,250 | 20 | — | $30,096 | $74,542 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Blankinship 1991 Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $106K 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
The foundation’s 2025 grants included support for organizations working in a range of areas. For example, Manor Park says it provides older adults with a continuum of care focused on independence, security, and choice; High Sky Children’s Ranch says it works to heal abused children and promote family wholeness; and Hillander School says it educates students from age three through sixth grade. The West Texas Food Bank describes its work as collecting, purchasing, and distributing food across 19 West Texas counties.
Other 2025 grantees include the Midland College Foundation, which says it supports the educational goals of Midland College and its students; Senior Life Midland, which says it addresses challenges related to aging; and the Museum of the Southwest, which says it engages visitors with the arts, science, history, and culture.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $110,783. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $33,333, with a median of $2,250. The largest awards included $33,333 to Manor Park, $17,000 to First United Methodist Church, $12,200 to First Methodist Church, $10,000 to the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, and $6,500 to High Sky Children’s Ranch. The listed purposes for these grants were “GENERAL FUND.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Barbra Grafa as president, Tiffany Meade as vice president, and Carroll Grafa as secretary.
Blankinship 1991 Foundation Inc is led by Barbra Grafa, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barbra Grafa
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Carroll Grafa
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tiffany Meade
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Blankinship 1991 Foundation Inc
How much does Blankinship 1991 Foundation Inc give each year?
Blankinship 1991 Foundation Inc gave $111K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $98K across 25 grants.
What is Blankinship 1991 Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Blankinship 1991 Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,250, and its average grant was $5,036, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Blankinship 1991 Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Blankinship 1991 Foundation Inc give grants?
Blankinship 1991 Foundation Inc gives mostly in Texas: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Midland, TX (17 grants).
Does Blankinship 1991 Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Blankinship 1991 Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Blankinship 1991 Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Blankinship 1991 Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Manor Park ($33,333), First United Methodist Church ($17,000) and First Methodist Church ($12,200), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Blankinship 1991 Foundation Inc?
Blankinship 1991 Foundation Inc reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $111K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $106K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Blankinship 1991 Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s 2025 grants included support for organizations working in a range of areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Blankinship 1991 Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Blankinship 1991 Foundation Inc's EIN?
Blankinship 1991 Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2395220. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Blankinship 1991 Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Blankinship 1991 Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/blankinship-1991-foundation-inc-morg_cb6ccb2cd64940669ffab0aaaa70afd3
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