The Blake Family Charitable Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Marco Island, FL EIN: 35-2128225

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.

Key facts about The Blake Family Charitable Foundation

In short: The Blake Family Charitable Foundation gave $242K across 39 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), top state Indiana. 28% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
35-2128225
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$242,075
Grants made (2024)
39
Average grant
$6,207
Median grant
$4,000
New grantees (estimate)
28% first-time grantees (11 of 39, 2024)
Total assets
$4,807,094
Primary geography
Indiana (48% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
How to apply
Mail a written request to Norman P and Karen S Blake; no specific format is required. Full details ↓
Deadline
None.

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$4.8M

+2.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$242K

-52.7% YoY

Grant Count

39

-7.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$6K

-49.0% YoY

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.

Is The Blake Family Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?

28%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 11 of 39 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $5K. How we count

Medians: $2K first-time, $4K repeat.

  • 67% 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.

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.

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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

24states

Share of all 39 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

Cities

WashingtonWest LafayetteTampaArlingtonIndianapolisPhiladelphiaCarmelMarco IslandAlexandriaBooneColorado SpringsDanvilleGainesvilleHoustonMemphisNaplesOmahaScottsdaleSpringfieldChicago

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$250K$500K$750K$1M43 grants202045 grants202134 grants202242 grants202339 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Purdue University - Boilermaker Alliance: $65KPurdue University -Boilermaker Alliance$65KSt Rafka Mission of Hope and Mercy: $20KSt Rafka Mission of Hope andMercy$20KChristian Appalachian Project: $16KChristian Appalachian Project$16KHudson Institute Inc: $12KHudson Institute Inc$12KThe Heritage Foundation: $12KThe Heritage Foundation$12KBehold and Become: $10KBehold and Become$10KPurdue Research Foundation: $10KPurdue Research Foundation$10KRestoring the Pride Educational Foundation: $10KRestoring the PrideEducational Foundation$10KFountains of Hope International: $7KFountains of HopeInternational$7KSamaritan's Purse: $7KSamaritan's Purse$7K

Grant Size Distribution

203 grants across all recorded years

197<$50K4$50–100K$100–250K1$250–500K1$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
PURDUE UNIVERSITY - BOILERMAKER ALLIANCE Carmel, INOPERATING PURPOSES$65,000
ST RAFKA MISSION OF HOPE AND MERCY Lakewood, COOPERATING PURPOSES$20,000
CHRISTIAN APPALACHIAN PROJECT Paintsville, KYOPERATING PURPOSES$16,000
HUDSON INSTITUTE INC Washington, DCOPERATING PURPOSES$12,000
THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION Washington, DCOPERATING PURPOSES$12,000
BEHOLD AND BECOME Zionsville, INOPERATING PURPOSES$10,000
PURDUE RESEARCH FOUNDATION West Lafayette, INOPERATING PURPOSES$10,000
RESTORING THE PRIDE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION West Lafayette, INOPERATING PURPOSES$10,000
FOUNTAINS OF HOPE INTERNATIONAL W Carmel, INOPERATING PURPOSES$7,000
SAMARITAN'S PURSE Boone, NCOPERATING PURPOSES$7,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2024 $4,807,094 $1,224,788 $242,531 $242,075
2023 $4,679,409 $162,309 $516,187 $511,400
2022 $5,032,463 $155,405 $944,796 $901,716
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$1M$2M$3M$4M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$4,807,094$4,679,409$5,032,463
Revenue$1,224,788$162,309$155,405
Expenses$242,531$516,187$944,796
Qualifying Distributions$242,075$513,150$903,166
Net Investment Income$222,390$167,241$149,533
Distributable Amount$231,766$233,192$271,128

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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.

Contact

Application contact: Norman P And Karen S Blake
Mailing address: 356 Seabreeze Drive, Marco Island, FL 34145-1827
Phone: (239) 642-7372
Email: norm.blake@gmail.com

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 $9K 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. 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 pros…

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 September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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