Christopher a Blackman Foundation
The Christopher A Blackman Foundation is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including hospitals, educational institutions, food assistance organizations, and organizations serving military families.
Christopher a Blackman Foundation at a glance
In short: Christopher a Blackman Foundation gave $66K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state New York. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $66,000
- +0.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- -17.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,474
- +21.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $3,160,439
- -2.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (4 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (45% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Christopher a Blackman Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 15368 Milan Lane, Naples, FL 34110
Phone: (203) 722-6285
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Christopher a Blackman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Memorial Sloan Kettering ($20K). Together the top 10 received $58K.
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 82 grants of 86 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to organizations in multiple states. New York received the largest share of grant dollars, at 45%, followed by Florida and Connecticut at 13% each, Maryland at 9%, and Massachusetts at 8%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Christopher a Blackman Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 19 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 79% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 72% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 40% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $66K (2023) to $236K (2021). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $66K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Sloan Kettering New York, NY | Fulfillment of Charitable Purpose | $20,000 |
| Hamilton College Clinton, NY | Fulfillment of Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Fisher House Rockville, MD | Fulfillment of Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Noroton Presbyterian Church Darien, CT | Fulfillment of Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| The Jimmy Fund Brookline, MA | Fulfillment of Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross Orlando, FL | Fulfillment of Charitable Purpose | $2,500 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank Ft Myers, FL | Fulfillment of Charitable Putpose | $2,500 |
| National Military Fam Associates Alexandria, VA | Fulfillment of Charitable Purpose | $2,500 |
| Salvation Army Naples, FL | Fullfilment of Charitable Purpose | $2,500 |
| Semper Fi & Americas Fund Oceanside, CA | Fulfillment of Charitable Purpose | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,160,439 | $111,488 | $76,203 | $66,000 | 19 | $66,000 | $102,577 | $166,685 |
| 2023 | $3,243,108 | $286,243 | $70,793 | $65,650 | 23 | $67,750 | $157,904 | $157,642 |
| 2022 | $3,046,306 | $-346,134 | $263,038 | $227,500 | 22 | $239,650 | $18,323 | $139,831 |
| 2021 | $2,642,480 | $3,633,329 | $236,906 | $236,000 | 22 | $236,000 | $686,645 | $27,209 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Christopher a Blackman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $167K for 2024 — 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 own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Semper Fi & America’s Fund describes its work as providing case management and ongoing support to wounded, ill, and injured service members, veterans, and military families. Yale New Haven Hospital says its mission is patient care, teaching, research, and community service. Save The Bay Inc. describes its mission as protecting and restoring the ecological health of the Narragansett Bay region and fostering environmental stewardship.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 19 grants totaling $66,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $20,000, with a median grant of $2,500. Notable awards included $20,000 to Memorial Sloan Kettering, $10,000 to Hamilton College, and $5,000 each to Fisher House, Noroton Presbyterian Church, and The Jimmy Fund. Other reported grants included $2,500 to Semper Fi & America’s Fund, $1,000 to Yale New Haven Hospital, and $500 to Save The Bay Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
John Blackman was listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
Christopher a Blackman Foundation is led by John Blackman, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Blackman
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Christopher a Blackman Foundation
How much does Christopher a Blackman Foundation give each year?
Christopher a Blackman Foundation gave $66K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $66K across 23 grants.
What is Christopher a Blackman Foundation's typical grant size?
Christopher a Blackman Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,474, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Christopher a Blackman Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Christopher a Blackman Foundation give grants?
Christopher a Blackman Foundation's top state is New York, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (13%) and Connecticut (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (2 grants).
Who are Christopher a Blackman Foundation's largest grantees?
Christopher a Blackman Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Memorial Sloan Kettering ($20,000), Hamilton College ($10,000) and Fisher House ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Christopher a Blackman Foundation?
Christopher a Blackman Foundation reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $66K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $167K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Christopher a Blackman Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Christopher a Blackman Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Christopher a Blackman Foundation's EIN?
Christopher a Blackman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2777613. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Christopher a Blackman Foundation 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Christopher a Blackman Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/christopher-a-blackman-foundation-morg_d02581e316e54e46aa101f0ab6ca4611
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