John T Blackis Foundation
John T Blackis Foundation is a private foundation, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 3 grants totaling $12K. Net investment income was $100K.
John T Blackis Foundation at a glance
In short: John T Blackis Foundation gave $12K across 3 grants in 2022 (avg $4K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $12,300
- -5.4% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $4,100
- -36.9% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $4,100
- Primary geography
- Colorado (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 John T Blackis Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Patricia Blackis Donor Advised Fund ($4K). Together the top 3 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How John T Blackis Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out 119% of 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
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2022) to $13K (2021). In 2022 it made 3 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Patricia Blackis Donor Advised Fund Ft Collins, CO | Charitable | $4,100 |
| John P Blackis Donor Advised Fund Ft Collins, CO | Charitable | $4,100 |
| Blackis-Freeman Family Desig Fund Pikes Peak Community Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | Charitable | $4,100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $107,400 | $21,425 | $12,300 | 3 | $12,300 | $99,684 | $10,327 |
| 2021 | $184,402 | $20,402 | $14,316 | $13,000 | 2 | $13,000 | $19,486 | $15,085 |
| 2020 | $178,316 | $10,956 | $14,103 | $13,000 | 2 | — | $10,106 | $12,926 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John T Blackis Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John T Blackis Foundation is led by Kenneth L. Jackson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Kenneth L. Jackson
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katrina Shanks
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Leva M. Blackis (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 John T Blackis Foundation
How much does John T Blackis Foundation give each year?
John T Blackis Foundation gave $12K across 3 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $13K across 2 grants.
What is John T Blackis Foundation's typical grant size?
John T Blackis Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $4,100, and its average grant was $4,100, across 3 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John T Blackis Foundation give grants?
John T Blackis Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Ft Collins, CO (2 grants).
Does John T Blackis Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on John T Blackis Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (3 grants).
How much is John T Blackis Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, John T Blackis Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is John T Blackis Foundation's EIN?
John T Blackis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1251650. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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