Dennis Swartzlander & Terry Blanken
Dennis Swartzlander & Terry Blanken is a private foundation based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. In 2024, it reported making 23 grants totaling $111,000 to charitable organizations, including organizations working on hunger relief, environmental conservation, health, and support for people with developmental disabilities.
Key facts about Dennis Swartzlander & Terry Blanken
In short: Dennis Swartzlander & Terry Blanken gave $111K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 27-1485035
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $111,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- Average grant
- $4,826
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $965,900
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (46% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- 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. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$966K
+34.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$111K
+113.5% YoY
Grant Count
23
+283.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
-44.3% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dennis Swartzlander & Terry Blanken reported a distributable amount of $47K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
How Dennis Swartzlander & Terry Blanken gives
- 4% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 237% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. PORCH says it mobilizes local volunteers to create sustainable, neighborhood-based hunger relief programs. The Nature Conservancy describes its mission as conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Extraordinary Ventures says it provides vocational training and social opportunities for people aged 15 and older with developmental disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $111,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median of $4,000.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $15,000 to PORCH in Carrboro, North Carolina; $10,000 each to Planned Parenthood Federation of Am in New York, Five Talents in Vienna, All Hands and Hearts in Washington, DC, and Compass Center for Women & Families in Chapel Hill; and $5,000 each to The Nature Conservancy, Partners in Health, Doctors Without Borders, Empowerment Inc, Interfaith Counsel Social Services, and TABLE. The foundation also gave $4,000 to Earth Justice.
How to Apply
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 46% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina, 18% to New York, 14% to Virginia, 9% to DC, and 7% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2022) to $130K (2020). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $111K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Porch ($15K). Together the top 10 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 80 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Porch Carrboro, NC | Charitable Support | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of Am New York, NY | Charitable Support | $10,000 |
| Five Talents Vienna, VA | Charitable Support | $10,000 |
| All Hands and Hearts Washington, DC | Charitable Support | $10,000 |
| Compass Center for Women & Families Chapel Hill, NC | Charitable Support | $10,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | Charitable Support | $5,000 |
| Partners in Health Boston, MA | Charitable Support | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Charitable Support | $5,000 |
| Empowerment Inc Chapel Hill, NC | Charitable Support | $5,000 |
| Interfaith Counsel Social Services Chapel Hill, NC | Charitable Support | $5,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $965,900 | $59,423 | $118,529 | $111,000 |
| 2023 | $718,888 | $116,117 | $58,068 | $52,000 |
| 2022 | $660,839 | $86,545 | $18,885 | $5,000 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $965,900 | $718,888 | $660,839 |
| Revenue | $59,423 | $116,117 | $86,545 |
| Expenses | $118,529 | $58,068 | $18,885 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $112,212 | $53,000 | $5,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $22,849 | $75,393 | $22,321 |
| Distributable Amount | $47,274 | $38,683 | $41,169 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dennis P Swartzlander as chairman; Terry G Blanken as treasurer; and Benjamin Blanken Swartzlander, Daniel Blanken Swartzlander, and Steven Blanken Swartzlander as directors.
Dennis Swartzlander & Terry Blanken is led by Dennis P. Swartzlander, Chairman since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dennis P. Swartzlander
Chairman
Director, Chairman & President → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin Blanken Swartzlander
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Blanken Swartzlander
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Blanken Swartzlander
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry G. Blanken
Treasurer
Director, Treasurer & Secretary → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: 140 W Franklin St Unit 812, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Phone: (919) 945-4145
Frequently asked questions about Dennis Swartzlander & Terry Blanken
How much does Dennis Swartzlander & Terry Blanken give each year?
Dennis Swartzlander & Terry Blanken gave $111K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $52K across 6 grants.
What is Dennis Swartzlander & Terry Blanken's typical grant size?
Dennis Swartzlander & Terry Blanken's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $4,826, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dennis Swartzlander & Terry Blanken give grants?
Dennis Swartzlander & Terry Blanken's top state is North Carolina, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (18%) and Virginia (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chapel Hill, NC (5 grants), Carrboro, NC (4 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Durham, NC (2 grants).
Does Dennis Swartzlander & Terry Blanken give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on Dennis Swartzlander & Terry Blanken's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Support" (23 grants).
Who are Dennis Swartzlander & Terry Blanken's largest grantees?
Dennis Swartzlander & Terry Blanken's largest 2024 grantees include Porch ($15,000), Planned Parenthood Federation of Am ($10,000) and Five Talents ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dennis Swartzlander & Terry Blanken?
Dennis Swartzlander & Terry Blanken reported $966K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $112K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $47K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dennis Swartzlander & Terry Blanken fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. PORCH says it mobilizes local volunteers to create sustainable, neighborhood-based hunger relief programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dennis Swartzlander & Terry Blanken?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dennis Swartzlander & Terry Blanken's EIN?
Dennis Swartzlander & Terry Blanken's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1485035. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Dennis Swartzlander & Terry Blanken 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.
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