The Blackmon Family Foundation
The Blackmon Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Mountain Brook, Alabama. It reported 11 grants totaling $26,104 in 2025, with most grant dollars going to Alabama recipients.
The Blackmon Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Blackmon Family Foundation gave $26K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Alabama. 73% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $26,104
- +32.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +83.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,373
- -27.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $447,683
- -2.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 73% first-time grantees (8 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (98% 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 The Blackmon Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing says applications should include a letter stating the organization’s cause. It lists Frederick M Blackmon Jr as the application contact and states there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Frederick M Blackmon Jr
Mailing address: 2617 Caldwell Mill Lane, Mountain Brook, AL 35243
Phone: (901) 497-3728
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Blackmon Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Heart of Alabama Food Bank ($9K). Together the top 10 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 41 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama and 2% to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Blackmon Family Foundation open to new grantees?
73%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 11 grantees (73%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 18% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 147% 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 $20K (2024) to $28K (2019). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heart of Alabama Food Bank Montgomery, AL | To Promote Charitable Cause | $9,292 |
| The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | To Promote Charitable Cause | $5,000 |
| The Montgomery Academy Montgomery, AL | To Promote Charitable Cause | $3,500 |
| Folds of Honor - Alabama Hoover, AL | To Promote Charitable Cause | $3,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama Birmingham, AL | To Promote Charitable Cause | $1,000 |
| Brother Bryan Mission of Birmingham Birmingham, AL | To Promote Charitable Cause | $1,000 |
| Childrens's of Alabama Birmingham, AL | To Promote Charitable Cause | $1,000 |
| United Ability Birmingham, AL | To Promote Charitable Cause | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross of Alabama & Mississippi Birmingham, AL | To Promote Charitable Cause | $862 |
| Mercy Ships Garden Valley, TX | To Promote Charitable Cause | $250 |
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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 | $447,683 | $39,012 | $51,031 | $26,104 | 11 | $34,710 | $14,730 | $23,576 |
| 2024 | $459,922 | $22,615 | $48,310 | $19,700 | 6 | $28,306 | — | $22,915 |
| 2023 | $484,323 | $26,797 | $44,029 | $23,547 | 8 | $32,153 | $6,430 | $22,184 |
| 2022 | $502,907 | $40,052 | $51,090 | $26,330 | 7 | $34,936 | $17,098 | $24,376 |
| 2021 | $514,136 | $43,618 | $49,611 | $26,838 | 9 | $35,444 | $21,570 | $25,442 |
| 2020 | $519,090 | $21,860 | $51,998 | $27,397 | 8 | — | $5,776 | $24,927 |
| 2019 | $550,845 | $29,951 | $53,169 | $27,622 | 11 | — | $14,738 | $27,755 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Blackmon Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $24K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including a food bank, a school, a university, and organizations connected with cancer research, disability services, and other charitable causes. The Heart of Alabama Food Bank describes its mission as collecting, sorting, storing, and distributing edible food through qualified agencies to Alabama residents experiencing food insecurity. The Montgomery Academy says it develops leaders committed to honor, scholarship, service, and excellence. United Ability says it provides services connecting people with disabilities to their communities and supporting meaningful lives.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $26,104. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $9,292, with a median of $1,000. Among the largest awards were $9,292 to Heart of Alabama Food Bank, $5,000 to the University of Alabama, $3,500 to the Montgomery Academy, and $3,000 to Folds of Honor - Alabama. Other listed grants included $1,000 each to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama, Brother Bryan Mission of Birmingham, Children’s of Alabama, and United Ability.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Frederick M Blackmon as president, and Elizabeth B Lueck and Frederick M Blackmon Jr as directors.
The Blackmon Family Foundation is led by Frederick M. Blackmon, President on every filing since 2019; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Frederick M. Blackmon
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Elizabeth B. Lueck
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$6K (2019) → $6K (2025)
Frederick M. Blackmon Jr.
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$10K (2019) → $10K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $10K, to Frederick M Blackmon Jr (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Blackmon Family Foundation
How much does The Blackmon Family Foundation give each year?
The Blackmon Family Foundation gave $26K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $20K across 6 grants.
What is The Blackmon Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Blackmon Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,373, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Blackmon Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Blackmon Family Foundation give grants?
The Blackmon Family Foundation gives mostly in Alabama: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Birmingham, AL (5 grants) and Montgomery, AL (2 grants).
Does The Blackmon Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Blackmon Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Promote Charitable Cause" (11 grants).
Who are The Blackmon Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Blackmon Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Heart of Alabama Food Bank ($9,292), The University of Alabama ($5,000) and The Montgomery Academy ($3,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Blackmon Family Foundation?
The Blackmon Family Foundation reported $448K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $35K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $24K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Blackmon Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including a food bank, a school, a university, and organizations connected with cancer research, disability services, and other charitable causes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Blackmon Family Foundation?
The 2025 filing says applications should include a letter stating the organization’s cause. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Blackmon Family Foundation's EIN?
The Blackmon Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-1201181. 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 15, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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