Blind Spot Foundation
Blind Spot Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Shawnee, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $93K.
Blind Spot Foundation at a glance
In short: Blind Spot Foundation gave $93K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $93K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $92,892
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- Average grant
- $92,892
- Median grant
- $92,892
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Blind Spot Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Blind Spot KC Inc ($93K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Blind Spot Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above 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
In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $93K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blind Spot KC Inc Shawnee, KS | Liquidation of Remaining Funds to 501c3 organization. | $92,892 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $129,883 | $185,548 | $92,892 | 1 | $185,548 | $2,398 |
| 2021 | $55,665 | $79,096 | $23,431 | — | — | $23,431 | $307 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Blind Spot Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Blind Spot Foundation is led by Nicole Carr, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 6 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Nicole Carr
President
On filings since 2021
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Abbey Smreker
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Mitchell
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Robertson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Carr
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Molly Cortier
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2022. "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 Blind Spot Foundation
How much does Blind Spot Foundation give each year?
Blind Spot Foundation gave $93K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Blind Spot Foundation?
Blind Spot Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Shawnee, KS.
Where does Blind Spot Foundation operate?
Blind Spot Foundation has awarded grants in Kansas.
How much is Blind Spot Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Blind Spot Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Blind Spot Foundation's EIN?
Blind Spot Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2069558. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2022.
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 2021–2022
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