The Blanchard Foundation
The Blanchard Foundation is a private foundation based in Escondido, California. Its 2024 filing reports contributions to charitable organizations, including support for hurricane relief, community services, animal welfare, and musical theatre.
The Blanchard Foundation at a glance
In short: The Blanchard Foundation gave $17K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $752.682), top state North Carolina. 90% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $16,559
- -66.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +83.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $753
- -81.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $216,830
- -1.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 90% first-time grantees (19 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (30% 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 Blanchard Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co M Blanchard 125 State Place, Escondido, CA 92029
Phone: (760) 751-0920
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Blanchard Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Convoy of Hope ($5K). Together the top 10 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 78 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in North Carolina (30% of grant dollars), Missouri (30%), California (29%), New York (5%), and Oregon (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Blanchard Foundation open to new grantees?
90%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 19 of 21 grantees (90%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $840; repeat grants $300. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $300 repeat.
- 5% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). 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 $8K (2022) to $78K (2020). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Convoy of Hope Springfield, MO | Hurricane Helene Relief | $5,000 |
| Water Mission Charlotte, NC | Hurricane Helene Relief | $5,000 |
| Jacobs & Cushman SD Food Bank San Diego, CA | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Miracle Messages San Francisco, CA | General Fund | $999 |
| The Asher House Estacada, OR | Dog Rescue | $750 |
| San Diego Humane Society San Diego, CA | Medical Use | $500 |
| The Fellowship Center Inc Escondido, CA | General Fund | $500 |
| Zaka Israek Brooklyn, NY | General Fund | $500 |
| Send Me on Vacationteri O'Rourke Escondido, CA | General Fund | $350 |
| Escondido Creek Conservancy Escondido, CA | General Fund | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $216,830 | $16,549 | $20,418 | $16,559 | 22 | $16,559 | $241 |
| 2023 | $220,699 | $21,696 | $51,551 | $49,019 | 12 | $49,019 | $308 |
| 2022 | $250,554 | $17,045 | $8,958 | $7,735 | 8 | $7,735 | $175 |
| 2021 | $242,467 | $29,857 | $17,476 | $15,350 | 7 | $15,350 | $39 |
| 2020 | $230,086 | $11,857 | $85,742 | $77,977 | 29 | — | $106 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not state a mission in the provided information. Its grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Miracle Messages says it helps people experiencing homelessness rebuild social support and financial security; The Asher House says it rescues and rehabilitates abused, abandoned, or discarded animals; and the Fellowship Center says it provides housing and basic living needs for people receiving recovery-home services. Ovation Theatre says its mission is to educate and enrich the community with musical theatre.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $16,559. Grants ranged from $25 to $5,000, with a median of $250. Its two largest grants were $5,000 each to Convoy of Hope and Water Mission for Hurricane Helene relief. Other notable grants included $1,000 to Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank for its general fund, $999 to Miracle Messages for its general fund, and $750 to The Asher House for dog rescue.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kenneth Blanchard as CEO, Marjorie Blanchard as secretary, and Thomas J McKee as CFO.
The Blanchard Foundation is led by Kenneth Blanchard, CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kenneth Blanchard
CEO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marjorie Blanchard
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas J. McKee
CFO
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 Blanchard Foundation
How much does The Blanchard Foundation give each year?
The Blanchard Foundation gave $17K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $49K across 12 grants.
What is The Blanchard Foundation's typical grant size?
The Blanchard Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $250, and its average grant was $753, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Blanchard Foundation that year got $840 on average.
Where does The Blanchard Foundation give grants?
The Blanchard Foundation's top state is North Carolina, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Missouri (30%) and California (29%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (4 grants), Escondido, CA (3 grants), Encinitas, CA (2 grants) and Oceanside, CA (2 grants).
Does The Blanchard Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 59% of The Blanchard Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Hurricane Helene Relief" (4 grants).
Who are The Blanchard Foundation's largest grantees?
The Blanchard Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Convoy of Hope ($5,000), Water Mission ($5,000) and Jacobs & Cushman SD Food Bank ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Blanchard Foundation?
The Blanchard Foundation reported $217K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $17K.
What does The Blanchard Foundation fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the provided information. Its grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Blanchard Foundation?
The foundation 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 Blanchard Foundation's EIN?
The Blanchard Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6003017. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Blanchard 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-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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