William C & Virginia M Blandford Charitable Foundation
William C & Virginia M Blandford Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Asheville, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $855K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $95K. Net investment income was $58K.
William C & Virginia M Blandford Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: William C & Virginia M Blandford Charitable Foundation gave $95K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $95,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- Average grant
- $11,875
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $854,936
- -3.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (63% 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 William C & Virginia M Blandford Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Beloved Asheville ($50K). Together the top 8 received $95K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 31 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How William C & Virginia M Blandford Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 124% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 112% 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 $43K (2021) to $95K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $95K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beloved Asheville Asheville, NC | Operational Support | $50,000 |
| Saint Simons Island Land Trust Saint Simons Island, GA | Operational Support | $10,000 |
| Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy Asheville, NC | Operational Support | $10,000 |
| Coastal Georgia Historical Society Saint Simons Island, GA | Operational Support | $5,000 |
| One Hundred Miles Brunswick, GA | Operational Support | $5,000 |
| Fishtails Animal Rescue Philadelphia, PA | Operational Support | $5,000 |
| The Dressage Foundation Lincoln, NE | Operational Support | $5,000 |
| Dressage4Kids Bedford, NY | Operational Support | $5,000 |
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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 | $854,936 | $58,555 | $97,288 | $95,000 | 8 | $95,900 | $57,555 | $85,802 |
| 2023 | $884,103 | $56,143 | $3,293 | — | — | $1,750 | $55,143 | $67,817 |
| 2022 | $832,253 | $38,671 | $56,978 | $50,000 | 7 | $55,978 | $37,671 | $68,085 |
| 2021 | $847,710 | $30,239 | $46,350 | $42,500 | 7 | $45,350 | $29,251 | $68,273 |
| 2020 | $863,821 | $30,410 | $62,250 | $58,500 | 9 | — | $29,410 | $62,467 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William C & Virginia M Blandford Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $86K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William C & Virginia M Blandford Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Helen Frederick
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John C Frue
Trustee
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 William C & Virginia M Blandford Charitable Foundation
How much does William C & Virginia M Blandford Charitable Foundation give each year?
William C & Virginia M Blandford Charitable Foundation gave $95K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is William C & Virginia M Blandford Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
William C & Virginia M Blandford Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $11,875, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William C & Virginia M Blandford Charitable Foundation give grants?
William C & Virginia M Blandford Charitable Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (21%) and Pennsylvania (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Asheville, NC (2 grants) and Saint Simons Island, GA (2 grants).
Does William C & Virginia M Blandford Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of William C & Virginia M Blandford Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are William C & Virginia M Blandford Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
William C & Virginia M Blandford Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Beloved Asheville ($50,000), Saint Simons Island Land Trust ($10,000) and Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is William C & Virginia M Blandford Charitable Foundation?
William C & Virginia M Blandford Charitable Foundation reported $855K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $96K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $86K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is William C & Virginia M Blandford Charitable Foundation's EIN?
William C & Virginia M Blandford Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6414907. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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