The Blessing Foundation
The Blessing Foundation is a private foundation, based in Parker, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $81K. Net investment income was $229K.
The Blessing Foundation at a glance
In short: The Blessing Foundation gave $81K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), top state Wyoming. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $81,000
- +22.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,500
- -38.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,250
- Total assets
- $2,193,292
- +8.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wyoming (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.
Who The Blessing Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cornerstone Church ($38K). Together the top 6 received $81K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 31 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Blessing Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 111% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $66K (2023) to $106K (2020). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $81K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Church Sheridan, WY | Religious | $38,000 |
| Alliance for Choice in Education Denver, CO | Education | $25,000 |
| Homes for Our Troops Taunton, MA | Humanitarian | $15,000 |
| Valor Christian High School Highland Ranch, CO | Education | $1,500 |
| Open Door Ministries Denver, CO | Religious | $1,000 |
| Legacy Pregnancy Center Sheridan, WY | HEALTH | $500 |
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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 | $2,193,292 | $258,367 | $112,404 | $81,000 | 6 | $81,000 | $228,541 | $72,866 |
| 2023 | $2,026,829 | $-7,641 | $94,565 | $65,993 | 3 | $65,993 | $14,637 | $63,755 |
| 2022 | $2,146,628 | $134,798 | $125,116 | $102,143 | 6 | $102,143 | $122,038 | $68,493 |
| 2021 | $2,130,879 | $185,838 | $128,437 | $97,946 | 6 | $102,311 | $162,855 | $104,008 |
| 2020 | $2,067,878 | $-96,687 | $157,017 | $105,734 | 10 | — | — | $106,991 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Blessing Foundation reported a distributable amount of $73K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Blessing Foundation is led by Jerry K. Sommer, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jerry K. Sommer
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marianne L. Sommer
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Brittany Hart (2020–2021) — Director
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 Blessing Foundation
How much does The Blessing Foundation give each year?
The Blessing Foundation gave $81K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $66K across 3 grants.
What is The Blessing Foundation's typical grant size?
The Blessing Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $8,250, and its average grant was $13,500, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Blessing Foundation give grants?
The Blessing Foundation's top state is Wyoming, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (34%) and Massachusetts (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sheridan, WY (2 grants) and Denver, CO (2 grants).
Does The Blessing Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Blessing Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Blessing Foundation's largest grantees?
The Blessing Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cornerstone Church ($38,000), Alliance for Choice in Education ($25,000) and Homes for Our Troops ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Blessing Foundation?
The Blessing Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $81K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $73K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Blessing Foundation's EIN?
The Blessing Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2472316. 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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