Blessed Why ME Foundation
Blessed Why ME Foundation is a private foundation, based in Lemont, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $689K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $37K. Net investment income was $25K.
Blessed Why ME Foundation at a glance
In short: Blessed Why ME Foundation gave $37K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $37K), mostly in New York. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $37,005
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- Average grant
- $37,005
- Median grant
- $37,005
- Total assets
- $688,542
- -1.6% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Blessed Why ME Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Give Lively Foundation ($37K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Give Lively Foundation New York City, NY | Support USA Veterans | $37,005 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $688,542 | $24,700 | $43,486 | $37,005 | 1 | $37,005 | $24,700 |
| 2022 | $700,000 | $700,000 | — | — | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Blessed Why ME Foundation is led by Clarence Fenske, President since 2023 (on filings since 2022) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Clarence Fenske
President
Trustee → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2023. "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 Blessed Why ME Foundation
How much does Blessed Why ME Foundation give each year?
Blessed Why ME Foundation gave $37K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Blessed Why ME Foundation?
Blessed Why ME Foundation reported $689K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $25K.
Where does Blessed Why ME Foundation operate?
Blessed Why ME Foundation has awarded grants in New York.
What is Blessed Why ME Foundation's EIN?
Blessed Why ME Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1424223. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2023
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