Robert & Joan Blackman Family Foundation

MALIBU, CA EIN: 46-1630096

The Robert & Joan Blackman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Malibu, California. The foundation was granted tax-exempt status in July 2014 and operates as a 501(c)(3) organization. It functions as a family foundation with no employees.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$800K

+9.6% YoY

Grant Count

+10.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$11K

-1.1% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation has not provided a formal mission statement. However, based on its grantmaking patterns, the foundation focuses on:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Health and Medical Grants
Community Health
Disaster Preparedness and Relief

Grantmaking

The foundation does not currently list active grant opportunities or formal application guidelines in available sources.

Grant Range

Range:** $1,000–$50,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in:

California
New York
District of Columbia

Grant Distribution by State

California $1.9M (56%)

New York $455K (14%)

Massachusetts $286K (9%)

Georgia $185K (6%)

District of Columbia $90K (3%)

Illinois $85K (3%)

Tennessee $75K (2%)

Pennsylvania $50K (1%)

+11 more states

States

California Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Georgia Iowa Illinois Indiana Kansas Massachusetts Maryland Missouri New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Tennessee Virginia Washington Wisconsin

Cities

AGOURA HILLSAMERICUSATLANTABERKELEYBEVERLY HILLSBLOOMINGTONBOONEBOSTONBURBANKBostonCAMBRIDGECHICAGOCULVER CITYDUARTEFREDERICKGRANITE BAYLAGUNA HILLSLONG BEACHLOS ANGELESLos Angeles

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total Assets: $12,411,753
Total Revenue: $1,081,813
Total Expenses: $946,646
Investment Income and Dividends: $364,001
Net Gain from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets: $717,812

As of 2023:

Total Assets: $12.2 million
Total Revenue: $645,000
Total Expenses: $858,000

The foundation has no liabilities and receives no contributions from external sources; it is sustained by investment returns and asset appreciation.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

246 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Griefhaven ($30,100), Race to Erase Ms ($30,000), Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkin ($30,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
UNITED STATES FUND FOR UNICEF NEW YORK, NY	FINANCIAL SUPPORT	$10,000
AMERICAN RED CROSS WASHINGTON, DC	FINANCIAL SUPPORT	$5,000
TRUSTEES OF TUFTS UNIVERSITY BOSTON, MA	FINANCIAL SUPPORT	$25,000
CENTER THEATRE GROUP LOS ANGELES, CA	FINANCIAL SUPPORT	$5,000
LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC LOS ANGELES, CA	FINANCIAL SUPPORT	$20,000
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS USA NEW YORK, NY	FINANCIAL SUPPORT	$10,000
ALS ASSOCIATION NATIONAL OFFICE WASHINGTON, DC	FINANCIAL SUPPORT	$10,000
ALSAC ST JUDE CHILDRENS RESEARCH HO MEMPHIS, TN	FINANCIAL SUPPORT	$15,000
MY FRIENDS PLACE LOS ANGELES, CA	FINANCIAL SUPPORT	$10,000
SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN TAMPA, FL	FINANCIAL SUPPORT	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Directors:

Robert A. Blackman (4 hours/week, no compensation)
Joan S. Blackman (4 hours/week, no compensation)

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ROBERT A BLACKMAN	Director	4	—
JOAN S BLACKMAN	Director	4	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Robert & Joan Blackman Family Foundation fund?

The foundation has not provided a formal mission statement. However, based on its grantmaking patterns, the foundation focuses on: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Health and Medical Grants • Community Health • Disaster Preparedness and Relief

How do I apply for a grant from Robert & Joan Blackman Family Foundation?

**Grant Size Range:** $1,000–$50,000 **Recent Grant Activity (2024):** • Total giving: $800,100 • Number of grants: 46 grants documented • Median grant amount: $10,000 • Notable recent grants include: • The Erika Whitmore Godwin Foundation: $30,100 • The Carter Center: $30,000 • Race to Erase MS: $30,000 The foundation does not currently list active grant opportunities or formal application guidelines in available sources.

Where does Robert & Joan Blackman Family Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • California • New York • District of Columbia

What size grants does Robert & Joan Blackman Family Foundation award?

In 2024, Robert & Joan Blackman Family Foundation awarded 72 grants totaling $800K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Robert & Joan Blackman Family Foundation's EIN?

Robert & Joan Blackman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1630096. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.