John N Blackman Sr Foundation
The John N Blackman Sr Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations working in areas that include food assistance, arts and education, children’s services, and health-related support.
John N Blackman Sr Foundation at a glance
In short: John N Blackman Sr Foundation gave $175K across 41 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in New York. 7% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $174,600
- -49.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 41
- -42.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,259
- -12.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $524,842
- -31.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (3 of 41, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (87% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to John N Blackman Sr Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing says to apply by letter to Richard Guralnick. It states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations and that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None, according to the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- None, according to the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Richard Guralnick
Mailing address: 10 East 40Th Street 2100, New York, NY 10016
Phone: (212) 679-0380
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John N Blackman Sr Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Friday Soup Kitchen NYC Inc ($11K). Together the top 10 received $63K.
Grant Size Distribution
323 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 323 grants of 323 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. The remaining reported shares were California at 3%, Texas at 3%, New Jersey at 2%, and Rhode Island at 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is John N Blackman Sr Foundation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 41 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 90% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 38% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 423% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $175K (2025) to $346K (2024). In 2025 it made 41 grants totaling $175K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friday Soup Kitchen NYC Inc New York, NY | General | $11,000 |
| Kweli Journal New York, NY | General | $8,000 |
| John Theissen Childrens Foundation Wantagh, NY | General | $7,000 |
| Laguardia High School Dance Departm New York, NY | General | $7,000 |
| Arab American Family Support Ctr Brooklyn, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Brooklyn Ballet Inc Brooklyn, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Dancing Dreams Bayside, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Jack Rice Memorial Scholarship Massapequa, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Lipstick Angels Los Angeles, CA | General | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $524,842 | $240,609 | $212,408 | $174,600 | 41 | $174,600 | — | $41,319 |
| 2024 | $764,984 | $235,012 | $383,360 | $346,100 | 71 | $346,100 | — | $41,734 |
| 2023 | $694,835 | $207,458 | $385,603 | $345,700 | 73 | $345,700 | — | $46,399 |
| 2022 | $961,875 | $123,100 | $323,036 | $281,100 | 70 | $281,100 | — | $69,074 |
| 2021 | $1,009,547 | $230,115 | $321,343 | $277,100 | 68 | — | — | $52,525 |
| 2020 | $1,086,887 | $123,627 | $274,267 | $234,600 | 67 | — | $1,333 | $73,661 |
| 2019 | $1,234,099 | $146,264 | $291,366 | $238,100 | 66 | — | — | $76,989 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John N Blackman Sr Foundation reported a distributable amount of $41K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose own missions span different activities. For example, Kweli Journal says it nurtures emerging writers of color; Dancing Dreams provides dance classes and performance opportunities to physically challenged children; and the John Theissen Children’s Foundation says it helps sick children and their families with donations including medical equipment and money for medical needs.
Other 2025 grantees describe work that includes supporting people affected by cancer (Lipstick Angels), protecting and empowering victims of family violence and sexual assault (The Safe Center LI), and providing educational, clinical, residential, social, and creative arts experiences for people with disabilities and medical frailties (The Center for Discovery). Brooklyn Ballet describes its mission as promoting artistic excellence and education in Brooklyn’s diverse communities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 41 grants totaling $174,600. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $11,000, with a median of $4,000. The largest grants included $11,000 to Friday Soup Kitchen NYC, $8,000 to Kweli Journal, and $7,000 each to the John Theissen Children’s Foundation and LaGuardia High School Dance Department. Other listed grants included $5,000 each to Arab American Family Support Center, Brooklyn Ballet, Dancing Dreams, Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen, Jack Rice Memorial Scholarship, Lipstick Angels, LIVESTRONG Foundation, and PAVE Planning and Visual Education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Richard Guralnick as president; Mark W. Blackman and John N. Blackman Jr. as trustees; Sandra Linder as secretary; and Karen Stein as treasurer.
John N Blackman Sr Foundation is led by Richard Guralnick, President since 2025 (on filings since 2024); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard Guralnick
President
Treasurer → President, 2025
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
John N. Blackman Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Mark W. Blackman
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Sandra Linder
Secretary
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Karen Stein
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Howard Schain (2019–2024) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 John N Blackman Sr Foundation
How much does John N Blackman Sr Foundation give each year?
John N Blackman Sr Foundation gave $175K across 41 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $346K across 71 grants.
What is John N Blackman Sr Foundation's typical grant size?
John N Blackman Sr Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $4,259, across 41 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John N Blackman Sr Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does John N Blackman Sr Foundation give grants?
John N Blackman Sr Foundation gives mostly in New York: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (20 grants), Brooklyn, NY (3 grants) and Massapequa, NY (2 grants).
Does John N Blackman Sr Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of John N Blackman Sr Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (41 of 41) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John N Blackman Sr Foundation's largest grantees?
John N Blackman Sr Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Friday Soup Kitchen NYC Inc ($11,000), Kweli Journal ($8,000) and John Theissen Childrens Foundation ($7,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John N Blackman Sr Foundation?
John N Blackman Sr Foundation reported $525K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $175K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $41K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does John N Blackman Sr Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose own missions span different activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John N Blackman Sr Foundation?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says to apply by letter to Richard Guralnick. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John N Blackman Sr Foundation's EIN?
John N Blackman Sr Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2938619. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 3, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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