The James Blake Foundation Inc
The James Blake Foundation has been established to help fund research for earlier detection of cancer. A key beneficiary of the foundation is the thomas blake sr. Memorial research fund which supports early detection research at the memorial sloan-kettering cancer center. Asof december 31, 2024, the thomas blake sr. Memorial research fund has received $1,335,000 in cash donations through the collaborative efforts of the James Blake Foundation and the memorialsloan-kettering research center.
The James Blake Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The James Blake Foundation Inc gave $135K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $135K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $135,000
- +8.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $135,000
- +8.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $135,000
- Total assets
- $168,788
- +5.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The James Blake Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center ($135K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2020) to $135K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $135K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center New York, NY | General Support | $135,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $168,788 | $205,174 | $196,638 | $135,000 | 1 | $19 |
| 2023 | $160,252 | $173,886 | $169,475 | $125,000 | 1 | $16 |
| 2022 | $155,936 | $92,820 | $52,993 | — | — | $6 |
| 2021 | $116,109 | $17,781 | $55,389 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $153,717 | $51,082 | $74,886 | $25,216 | 1 | — |
About The James Blake Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
The James Blake Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Independence, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $169K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $135K. Net investment income was $19.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The James Blake Foundation Inc is led by James Blake, President, Secretary, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Blake
President, Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carlos Fleming
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory R. Badowski
Assistant Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Barker
Director
New on the 2024 filing
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 James Blake Foundation Inc
How much does The James Blake Foundation Inc give each year?
The James Blake Foundation Inc gave $135K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $125K across 1 grant.
How large is The James Blake Foundation Inc?
The James Blake Foundation Inc reported $169K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $205K.
What is The James Blake Foundation Inc?
The James Blake Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Independence, OH. It holds $169K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The James Blake Foundation Inc operate?
The James Blake Foundation Inc has awarded grants in California, New York.
What is The James Blake Foundation Inc's EIN?
The James Blake Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4468599. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 23, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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