Mr & Mrs James R Blake
Mr & Mrs James R Blake is a private foundation, based in Fort Worth, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $40K. Net investment income was $32K.
Mr & Mrs James R Blake at a glance
In short: Mr & Mrs James R Blake gave $40K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $40,000
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,000
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $1,536,908
- -0.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (63% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Mr & Mrs James R Blake funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Morningstar Foundation ($25K). Together the top 2 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 11 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Mr & Mrs James R Blake gives
- Giving grew 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 37% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2022) to $90K (2020). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Morningstar Foundation Cornville, AZ | Donation | $25,000 |
| Clayton Youth Enrichment Fort Worth, TX | Donation | $15,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Mr & Mrs James R Blake?
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 | $1,536,908 | $42,342 | $51,871 | $40,000 | 2 | $40,305 | $32,321 | $107,745 |
| 2023 | $1,546,437 | $63,318 | $62,673 | $50,000 | 2 | $53,879 | $54,613 | $95,793 |
| 2022 | $1,544,079 | $1,009,430 | $32,972 | $25,000 | 1 | $29,215 | $9,902 | $56,693 |
| 2021 | $567,202 | $72,165 | $42,937 | $33,000 | 2 | $37,647 | $68,033 | $50,725 |
| 2020 | $537,974 | $71,826 | $96,976 | $90,000 | 4 | — | $68,523 | $43,332 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mr & Mrs James R Blake reported a distributable amount of $108K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mr & Mrs James R Blake's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rob Sell
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cornelia C. Blake
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dianna Way
Executive Se
On filings since 2020
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.
Frequently asked questions about Mr & Mrs James R Blake
How much does Mr & Mrs James R Blake give each year?
Mr & Mrs James R Blake gave $40K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $50K across 2 grants.
How large is Mr & Mrs James R Blake?
Mr & Mrs James R Blake reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $40K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $108K (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.
Where does Mr & Mrs James R Blake operate?
Mr & Mrs James R Blake has awarded grants in Arizona, Texas.
What is Mr & Mrs James R Blake's EIN?
Mr & Mrs James R Blake's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2139051. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Mr & Mrs James R Blake's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Texas
The James Megellas Foundation Inc
Glendale, AZ
The foundations primary purpose is to address social need and to lessen the burden of government in the areas of education,
Assets
$6.9M
Grants
2
Total Given
$18K
The Jubas Family Foundation
Rancho Mirage, CA
Assets
$289K
Grants
2
Total Given
$521K
Communities Foundation of Texas Inc
Dallas, TX
Communities Foundation of Texas funds a broad range of community needs, including health, education, housing, and community development, primarily in North Texas and across Texas. Its 2025 grants had a median of about $18,800, though amounts varied widely; nearly all opportunities are by invitation, with some specific programs open for applications.
Assets
$1.2B
Grants
2,209
Total Given
$209.2M
Greater Houston Community Foundation
Houston, TX
The Foundation makes grants through donor-advised and other donor-established funds for public benefit, human services, education, and health, including initiatives addressing economic mobility and poverty in Harris County. In 2024, its median grant was $25,000; it serves Greater Houston, while grants also go to recipients elsewhere in Texas and beyond. It does not accept proposals for the upcoming High-Impact Grantmaking cycle and plans to invite selected organizations or collaboratives to apply.
Assets
$1.1B
Grants
1,724
Total Given
$232.3M
Baker Hughes Foundation
Houston, TX
Assets
$2.2M
Grants
990
Total Given
$3.2M
BNSF Railway Foundation
Fort Worth, TX
The BNSF Railway Foundation funds civic, cultural, education, health and human services, environmental, and youth programs, including operating costs and specific projects. Its 2025 median grant was $2,500, though awards ranged from $100 to $500,000; it supports eligible organizations serving communities near BNSF rail lines across its 28 operating states. The foundation provides an online application process, but whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.
Assets
$23.0M
Grants
993
Total Given
$7.0M
More similar funders
More Funders in Texas
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Mr & Mrs James R Blake's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Mr & Mrs James R Blake down — hundreds of funders to go?