Fred R & Nell W Blackwell is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in NEWNAN, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $128K. Net investment income was $162K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.4M
+0.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$128K
+1.2% YoY
Grant Count
4
+33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$32K
-24.1% YoY
About Fred R & Nell W Blackwell
Based on IRS filings
Fred R & Nell W Blackwell is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in NEWNAN, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $128K. Net investment income was $162K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,439,501 | $2,434,908 | $2,604,474 |
| Revenue | $175,219 | $-9,919 | $167,408 |
| Expenses | $170,626 | $159,647 | $182,794 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $127,500 | $126,000 | $133,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $162,407 | $49,668 | $59,708 |
| Distributable Amount | $120,059 | $125,175 | $131,266 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| W ROBERT HANCOCK JR | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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