The Allen and Ellen M Blessman
EIN 205863643Total Given 2016–2024
$1.3M
64 grants · $141K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$10K
typical small grants · $3K–$30K
grant size
90%
deep partner · 27/30 multi-year
repeat
$3.0M
Assets (2023)
30
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
The Allen Ellen Blessman Foundation
Phone
(217) 737-5334
Deadlines
N/A
How to Apply
Letter of Inquiry
Restrictions
Must benefit residents or former residents of Mason County, Illinois.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $80K | $0 | $81K | 1 |
| 2018 | $50K | $0 | $51K | 1 |
| 2019 | $50K | $0 | $81K | 1 |
| 2020 | $55K | $0 | $2K | 3 |
| 2021 | $48K | $0 | $1K | 2 |
| 2022 | $48K | $2.0M | $1.7M | 2 |
| 2023 | $480K | $3.0M | $1.3M | 27 |
| 2024 | $460K | $0 | $408K | 27 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 64 grants on record
Minimum
$2K
25th Pctl
$3K
Median
$10K
Average
$20K
75th Pctl
$30K
Maximum
$80K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
RW
Robert R Werner
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
JW
Janet E Werner
8+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
DK
Diane Kirby
8+ yrs
Director
KM
Kirk Martin
5 yrs
Director
DB
Doug Bergman
8+ yrs
Director
RW
Robert R Werner
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
JW
Janet E Werner
8+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
DK
Diane Kirby
8+ yrs
Director
KM
Kirk Martin
5 yrs
Director
DB
Doug Bergman
8+ yrs
Director
RW
Robert R Werner
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
JW
Janet E Werner
8+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
KM
Kirk Martin
5 yrs
Director
DK
Diane Kirby
8+ yrs
Director
DB
Doug Bergman
8+ yrs
Director
RW
Robert R Werner
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
JW
Janet E Werner
8+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
DK
Diane Kirby
8+ yrs
Director
KM
Kirk Martin
5 yrs
Director
DB
Doug Bergman
8+ yrs
Director
RW
Robert R Werner
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
JW
Janet E Werner
8+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
DK
Diane Kirby
8+ yrs
Director
KM
Kirk Martin
5 yrs
Director
DB
Doug Bergman
8+ yrs
Director
AB
Allen Blessman
3 yrs
President
Leadership
RW
Robert R Werner
8+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
JW
Janet E Werner
8+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
DK
Diane Kirby
8+ yrs
Director
DB
Doug Bergman
8+ yrs
Director
AB
Allen Blessman
3 yrs
President
Leadership
RW
Robert R Werner
8+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
JW
Janet E Werner
8+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
DK
Diane Kirby
8+ yrs
Director
KM
Kirk R Martin
2 yrs
Director
DB
Doug Bergman
8+ yrs
Director
AB
Allen Blessman
3 yrs
President
Leadership
RW
Robert R Werner
8+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
JW
Janet E Werner
8+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
KM
Kirk R Martin
2 yrs
Director
DB
Doug Bergman
8+ yrs
Director
DK
Diane Kirby
8+ yrs
Director
Grants Awarded (64 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illini Central School Foundation | Mason City, IL | $80,000 | Scholarship Fund | 2016 |
| Illini Central School Foundation | Mason City, IL | $50,000 | Scholarship Fund | 2018 |
| Illini Central School Foundation | Mason City, IL | $50,000 | Scholarship Fund | 2019 |
| Illini Central School Foundation | Mason City, IL | $50,000 | Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| Havana District Schools | Havana, IL | $50,000 | Various educational projects | 2023 |
| Midwest Central Schools | Manito, IL | $50,000 | Educational Grants | 2023 |
| PORTA School Foundation | Petersburg, IL | $50,000 | Educational Grants | 2023 |
| AthensSchool Dist Foundation | Athens, IL | $50,000 | Educational Programs | 2023 |
| Tremont School Foundation | Tremont, IL | $50,000 | Educational Grants | 2023 |
| Illini Central School Foundation | Mason City, IL | $50,000 | Scholarship Fund | 2024 |
| Havana District Schools | Havana, IL | $50,000 | Various educational projects | 2024 |
| Midwest Central Schools | Manito, IL | $50,000 | Educational Grants | 2024 |
| PORTA School Foundation | Petersburg, IL | $50,000 | Educational Grants | 2024 |
| AthensSchool Dist Foundation | Athens, IL | $50,000 | Educational Programs | 2024 |
| Tremont School Foundation | Tremont, IL | $50,000 | Educational Grants | 2024 |
| Illini Central School Foundation | Mason City, IL | $30,000 | Scholarship Fund | 2020 |
| Illini Central School Foundation | Mason City, IL | $30,000 | Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| Illini Central School Foundation | Mason City, IL | $30,000 | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Delevan Educational Foundation | Delevan, IL | $30,000 | Educational Programs | 2023 |
| Delevan Educational Foundation | Delevan, IL | $30,000 | Educational Programs | 2024 |
| Chaddock's Boy School Foundation | Quincy, IL | $20,000 | Children's Programs | 2023 |
| Mason District Hospital Foundation | Havana, IL | $20,000 | Program Support | 2024 |
| Various Churches Under 5000 | New Holland, IL | $17,500 | Various church projects | 2021 |
| Various Churches Under 5000 | New Holland, IL | $17,500 | Various church projects | 2022 |
| Various Under 5000 | New Holland, IL | $15,000 | Scholarship Funds | 2020 |