The Don Blake Foundation
The Don Blake Foundation is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Roseville, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $19K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $18K. Net investment income was $573.
The Don Blake Foundation at a glance
In short: The Don Blake Foundation gave $18K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $17,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- Average grant
- $2,917
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $18,734
- +24.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Don Blake Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lucio Pacheco ($3K). Together the top 6 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Don Blake Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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
In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lucio Pacheco Minneapolis, MN | Heroic Actions | $3,000 |
| Keon Whittler Richfield, MN | Heroic Actions | $3,000 |
| Darby Voeks Richfield, MN | Heroic Actions | $3,000 |
| Jamie Smith Sr Woodbury, MN | Heroic actions | $3,000 |
| Lee Bottem Edina, MN | Heroic Actions | $2,750 |
| Brad Miska Circle Pines, MN | Heroic actions | $2,750 |
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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 | $18,734 | $23,523 | $19,807 | $17,500 | 6 | $17,500 | $573 | $707 |
| 2024 | $15,050 | $15,050 | $31 | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Don Blake Foundation reported a distributable amount of $707 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Don Blake Foundation is led by Don Blake, Chairperson since 2025 (on filings since 2024); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Don Blake
Chairperson
Founder & Chairperson → Chairperson, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Guion
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Don Blake Foundation
How much does The Don Blake Foundation give each year?
The Don Blake Foundation gave $18K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Don Blake Foundation's typical grant size?
The Don Blake Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $2,917, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Don Blake Foundation give grants?
The Don Blake Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Richfield, MN (2 grants).
Does The Don Blake Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Don Blake Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Heroic Actions" (6 grants).
Who are The Don Blake Foundation's largest grantees?
The Don Blake Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Lucio Pacheco ($3,000), Keon Whittler ($3,000) and Darby Voeks ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Don Blake Foundation?
The Don Blake Foundation reported $19K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $18K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $707 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Don Blake Foundation?
The Don Blake Foundation is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Roseville, MN. It holds $19K in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Don Blake Foundation's EIN?
The Don Blake Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-4344421. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024
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