Wallace and June Blume
The Wallace and June Blume Charitable Foundation is a private family foundation established in May 2004 and based in Wayland, Michigan. The foundation operates as a corporate foundation of DENALI COMPANIES LLC, headquartered in New Berlin, Wisconsin. With approximately $37.5 million in assets, the foundation distributes grants annually to charitable organizations, with a primary focus on Christian ministries and faith-based causes.
Key facts about Wallace and June Blume
- EIN
- 20-0499831
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,954,425
- Grants made (2025)
- 35
- Average grant
- $112,984
- Median grant
- $3,600
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (5 of 35, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (76% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The foundation operates on an invitation-only basis with no formal grant programs or public application cycles. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; 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.
Who Wallace and June Blume funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Wallace and June Blume's 35 itemized 2025 grants were Oklahoma (76%), Michigan (14%) and Texas (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Colleyville, TX (5 grants), Tulsa, OK (2 grants), Benbrook, TX (2 grants) and Orlando, FL (2 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Is Wallace and June Blume open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 35 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $740; repeat grants $132K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $4K repeat.
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$4.0M
+7.1% YoY
Grant Count
35
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$113K
+7.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds unrestricted grants to Christian ministries, churches, and faith-based organizations. Grant-making focuses on Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$4,000 to $2.8 million
Average Grant
amount varies by year
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports recipients in Texas, Oklahoma, and Virginia, with a national focus overall.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 35 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending September 2024:
- Total assets: $37,496,433
- Total revenues: $11,385,168
- Total grants, contributions, etc.: $10,001,000
- Investment income and dividends: $1,162,905
- Total expenses: $3,927,210
- Annual grant distributions: $3,691,204
Year-over-Year Changes (2024 vs. 2023):
- Total grants and contributions decreased 69.7%
- Investment income and dividends increased 1,538.1%
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
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| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
171 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Rick Renner Ministries ($2,999,400), Grand Rapids First Church ($569,975), Grace Community Church ($220,600).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| RICK RENNER MINISTRIES Tulsa, OK | UNRESTRICTED | $2,999,400 |
| GRAND RAPIDS FIRST CHURCH Grand Rapids, MI | UNRESTRICTED | $569,975 |
| GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Fort Worth, TX | UNRESTRICTED | $220,600 |
| TNT INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES Morgantown, WV | UNRESTRICTED | $35,500 |
| GATEWAY CHURCH Southlake, TX | UNRESTRICTED | $13,000 |
| COUNT ME IN Benbrook, TX | UNRESTRICTED | $11,050 |
| PIONEERS INTERNATIONAL Orlando, FL | UNRESTRICTED | $10,800 |
| LIFE TOGETHER FOUNDATION Bronx, NY | UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
| ETHNOS 360 INC Sanford, FL | UNRESTRICTED | $9,000 |
| WORLD OUTREACH MIN Marietta, GA | UNRESTRICTED | $7,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Wallace Blume – President
- June Blume – Vice President
- Jonathan Blume – Secretary
- Jane Janosky – Treasurer
All officers serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
From 2025 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Blume | President | — | — |
| June Blume | Vice Preside | — | — |
| Jonathan Blume | Secretary | — | — |
| Jane Janosky | Treasurer | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Wallace and June Blume fund?
The foundation primarily funds unrestricted grants to Christian ministries, churches, and faith-based organizations. Grant-making focuses on Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services.
How do I apply for a grant from Wallace and June Blume?
The foundation operates on an invitation-only basis with no formal grant programs or public application cycles. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Wallace and June Blume make grants?
The foundation primarily supports recipients in Texas, Oklahoma, and Virginia, with a national focus overall.
What size grants does Wallace and June Blume award?
In 2025, Wallace and June Blume awarded 35 grants totaling $4.0M — an average of about $113K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Wallace and June Blume's EIN?
Wallace and June Blume's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0499831. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.