Blessings from Above Foundation
Blessings from Above Foundation is a private foundation based in Florence, South Carolina. Its 2022 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Blessings from Above Foundation at a glance
In short: Blessings from Above Foundation gave $28K across 10 grants in 2022 (avg $3K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $27,580
- Grants made (2022)
- 10
- Average grant
- $2,758
- Median grant
- $500
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (89% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Blessings from Above Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations; it does not provide further application instructions.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2970 Shadeland Circle, Florence, SC 29501
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Blessings from Above Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Outreach Ministries ($500).
Organizations only. It also paid 9 grants to individuals ($27,080), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2022 grants went to recipients in South Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Louisiana, New York, and Virginia. South Carolina recipients received 89% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 10 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 9 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $27,080 |
| Outreach Ministries Marion, SC | Contribution | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $27,580 | $27,580 | $27,580 | 10 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $27,580. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $23,903, with a median grant of $500. The largest grant was $23,903 to an individual recipient in Florence, South Carolina. Other notable grants included $721 to HAPPY VALLEY CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST in Johnson City, Tennessee; $650 to an individual recipient in Minden, Louisiana; and $500 each to OUTREACH MINISTRIES in Marion, South Carolina, an individual recipient in Defiance, Ohio, and BELIEVERS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP in Salem, Ohio.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
SHAMEARA CHISOLM was listed as president on the 2022 filing.
Blessings from Above Foundation is led by Shameara Chisolm, President on the 2022 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Shameara Chisolm
President
New on the 2022 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022. "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 Blessings from Above Foundation
How much does Blessings from Above Foundation give each year?
Blessings from Above Foundation gave $28K across 10 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Blessings from Above Foundation's typical grant size?
Blessings from Above Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $500, and its average grant was $2,758, across 10 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Blessings from Above Foundation give grants?
Blessings from Above Foundation gives mostly in South Carolina: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Blessings from Above Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Blessings from Above Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (10 grants).
How do I apply for a grant from Blessings from Above Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Blessings from Above Foundation's EIN?
Blessings from Above Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2688681. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022.
Does Blessings from Above Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 20, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2022
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