The Blackburn & Copeland Family Foundation
The Blackburn & Copeland Family Foundation is a private foundation based in McDonough, Georgia. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including churches and schools, and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
The Blackburn & Copeland Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Blackburn & Copeland Family Foundation gave $45K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Georgia. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $45,213
- -29.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +35.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,380
- -48.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $693
- Total assets
- $192,400
- +16.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (8 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Blackburn & Copeland Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 379 Grandiflora Dr, Mcdonough, GA 30253
Phone: (678) 289-0888
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Blackburn & Copeland Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Turning Point Church ($29K). Together the top 10 received $44K.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 69 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia. The remaining reported shares were Missouri (4%), Washington (2%), Mississippi (2%), and Illinois (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Blackburn & Copeland Family Foundation open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 19 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $510; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $490 first-time, $720 repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2021) to $64K (2023). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Point Church McDonough, GA | Religion | $28,850 |
| Able Christian School McDonough, GA | Charity | $5,000 |
| Eagles Landing Christian Academy McDonough, GA | Charity | $2,500 |
| M2 Volleyball Chamblee, GA | Charity | $1,667 |
| Lutheran High School North St. Louis, MO | Charity | $1,250 |
| North Roame Church of God Rome, GA | Charity | $1,140 |
| World Vision US Programs Federal Way, WA | Charity | $1,000 |
| Greater Bethlehem Temple Jackson, MS | Charity | $750 |
| Teach Beyond Downers Grove, IL | Charity | $720 |
| Joyce Myer Ministries Fenton, MO | Religion | $693 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $192,400 | $91,991 | $64,451 | $45,213 | 19 |
| 2023 | $164,860 | $129,839 | $70,316 | $64,106 | 14 |
| 2022 | $105,337 | $70,720 | $61,998 | $54,692 | 12 |
| 2021 | $96,615 | $89,972 | $45,361 | $41,624 | 10 |
| 2020 | $52,004 | $59,668 | $55,554 | $49,076 | 14 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 filing lists grant purposes as “religion” or “charity.” Recipients include churches, Christian schools, and other charitable organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $45,213 through 19 grants. The median grant was $693; awards ranged from $25 to $28,850.
The largest reported grants were $28,850 to Turning Point Church in McDonough, Georgia; $5,000 to Able Christian School in McDonough; $2,500 to Eagles Landing Christian Academy in McDonough; and $1,667 to M2 Volleyball in Chamblee, Georgia.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Murrell W Blackburn as executive trustee and Michelle Blackburn as secretary. It also lists Sterling, Stephen, Benjamin, Timothy, and Alexa Blackburn as junior trustees.
The Blackburn & Copeland Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 7 officers; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alexa Blackburn
Junior Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin Blackburn
Junior Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Murrell W. Blackburn
Executive Trustee
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Blackburn
Junior Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sterling Blackburn
Junior Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Blackburn
Junior Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Blackburn
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
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 The Blackburn & Copeland Family Foundation
How much does The Blackburn & Copeland Family Foundation give each year?
The Blackburn & Copeland Family Foundation gave $45K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $64K across 14 grants.
What is The Blackburn & Copeland Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Blackburn & Copeland Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $693, and its average grant was $2,380, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Blackburn & Copeland Family Foundation that year got $510 on average.
Where does The Blackburn & Copeland Family Foundation give grants?
The Blackburn & Copeland Family Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were McDonough, GA (3 grants) and Atlanta, GA (3 grants).
Does The Blackburn & Copeland Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on The Blackburn & Copeland Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (17 grants).
Who are The Blackburn & Copeland Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Blackburn & Copeland Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Turning Point Church ($28,850), Able Christian School ($5,000) and Eagles Landing Christian Academy ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Blackburn & Copeland Family Foundation?
The Blackburn & Copeland Family Foundation reported $192K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $92K.
What does The Blackburn & Copeland Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 filing lists grant purposes as “religion” or “charity.” Recipients include churches, Christian schools, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Blackburn & Copeland Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Blackburn & Copeland Family Foundation's EIN?
The Blackburn & Copeland Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2364743. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Blackburn & Copeland Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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