The Blake Family Charitable Foundation
The Blake Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Marco Island, Florida. Its 2024 grants supported organizations including a university alliance, social-service and humanitarian organizations, and public-policy research organizations.
The Blake Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Blake Family Charitable Foundation gave $242K across 39 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), top state Indiana. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $242,075
- -52.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 39
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,207
- -49.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $4,807,094
- +2.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (10 of 39, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (48% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Blake Family Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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Mail a written request to Norman P and Karen S Blake; no specific format is required. The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and that awards have no restrictions or limitations.
- Contact
Application contact: Norman P And Karen S Blake
Mailing address: 356 Seabreeze Drive, Marco Island, FL 34145-1827
Phone: (239) 642-7372
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Blake Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Purdue University - Boilermaker Alliance ($65K). Together the top 10 received $169K.
Grant Size Distribution
203 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 197 grants of 203 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Indiana organizations received 48% of grant dollars, followed by organizations in the District of Columbia (11%), Colorado (8%), Kentucky (7%), and Virginia (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Blake Family Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 39 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 69% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 $183K (2021) to $902K (2022). In 2024 it made 39 grants totaling $242K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Purdue University - Boilermaker Alliance Carmel, IN | Operating Purposes | $65,000 |
| St Rafka Mission of Hope and Mercy Lakewood, CO | Operating Purposes | $20,000 |
| Christian Appalachian Project Paintsville, KY | Operating Purposes | $16,000 |
| Hudson Institute Inc Washington, DC | Operating Purposes | $12,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation Washington, DC | Operating Purposes | $12,000 |
| Behold and Become Zionsville, IN | Operating Purposes | $10,000 |
| Purdue Research Foundation West Lafayette, IN | Operating Purposes | $10,000 |
| Restoring the Pride Educational Foundation West Lafayette, IN | Operating Purposes | $10,000 |
| Fountains of Hope International W Carmel, IN | Operating Purposes | $7,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Operating Purposes | $7,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,807,094 | $1,224,788 | $242,531 | $242,075 | 39 | $242,075 | $222,390 | $231,766 |
| 2023 | $4,679,409 | $162,309 | $516,187 | $511,400 | 42 | $513,150 | $167,241 | $233,192 |
| 2022 | $5,032,463 | $155,405 | $944,796 | $901,716 | 34 | $903,166 | $149,533 | $271,128 |
| 2021 | $5,818,683 | $3,147,818 | $203,611 | $182,550 | 45 | $183,937 | $1,750,692 | $256,237 |
| 2020 | $4,002,438 | $1,469,226 | $229,020 | $221,850 | 43 | — | $830,130 | $194,482 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Blake Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $232K for 2024 — 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 foundation mission is stated. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Christian Appalachian Project describes its mission as building hope, transforming lives, and sharing Christ’s love through service in Appalachia; Wheeler Mission Ministries describes providing Christ-centered services to people experiencing homelessness and others in need. Hudson Institute describes itself as a research organization promoting American leadership for a secure, free, and prosperous future.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 39 grants totaling $242,075. Grants ranged from $200 to $65,000, with a median grant of $4,000. The largest award was $65,000 to Purdue University – Boilermaker Alliance for operating purposes. Other notable awards included $20,000 to St Rafka Mission of Hope and Mercy, $16,000 to Christian Appalachian Project, $12,000 each to Hudson Institute and The Heritage Foundation, and $10,000 each to Behold and Become, Purdue Research Foundation, and Restoring the Pride Educational Foundation. These grants were listed for operating purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Norman P Blake Jr as president and Karen S Blake as director.
The Blake Family Charitable Foundation is led by Norman P. Blake Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Norman P. Blake Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen S. Blake
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Blake Family Charitable Foundation
How much does The Blake Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Blake Family Charitable Foundation gave $242K across 39 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $511K across 42 grants.
What is The Blake Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Blake Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $6,207, across 39 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Blake Family Charitable Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Blake Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Blake Family Charitable Foundation's top state is Indiana, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (11%) and Colorado (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants) and West Lafayette, IN (3 grants).
Does The Blake Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Blake Family Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (39 of 39) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Blake Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Blake Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Purdue University - Boilermaker Alliance ($65,000), St Rafka Mission of Hope and Mercy ($20,000) and Christian Appalachian Project ($16,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Blake Family Charitable Foundation?
The Blake Family Charitable Foundation reported $4.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $242K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $232K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Blake Family Charitable Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Blake Family Charitable Foundation?
Mail a written request to Norman P and Karen S Blake; no specific format is required. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Blake Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Blake Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2128225. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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