C K Blandin Foundation

EIN 416038619 Private Foundation

Duluth, MN 55802 |(218) 326-0523

https://www.blandinfoundation.org
Total Given 2020–2023
$95.4M
5,226 grants · $23.9M avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$10M+/yr
major funder
capacity
$2K
typical micro grants · $1K–$3K
grant size
53%
supporter · 777/1,478 multi-year
repeat
$496.8M
Assets (2023)
1,478
Distinct Recipients

Focus Areas

Education Health Arts & Culture Environment Human Services

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals Unknown
Contact Person BLANDIN FOUNDATION
Phone (218) 326-0523
Deadlines OVER $150,000: DEADLINES: MARCH 15, JUNE 15, SEPT. 15 AND DEC. 15. UP TO $150,000 - NO DEADLINES
How to Apply APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE EMAILED TO GRANTS@BLANDINFOUNDATION.ORG. UNSOLICITED PROPOSALS ARE NOT ACCEPTED. PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS MUST FIRST SUBMIT A BRIEF ONLINE INQUIRY HERE: HTTPS://BLANDINFOUNDATION.TFAFORMS.NET/21 APPLICANTS MUST BE BASED IN MINNESOTA. PLEASE VISIT BLANDINFOUNDATION.ORG/PROGRAMS/GRANTS/APPLY/ TO SEE THE INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR EACH TYPE OF GRANT APPLICATION.
Restrictions ELIGIBLE ORGANIZATIONS: 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS, TRIBAL OR GOVERNMENTAL UNITS LOCATED IN (1) GRAND RAPIDS/ITASCA COUNTY, MN; AND (2) STATE OF MINNESOTA FOR PROJECTS FOCUSING ON RURAL MINNESOTA COMMUNITIES UNDER 20,000 IN POPULATION. PLEASE REFER TO WWW.BLANDINFOUNDATION.ORG FOR THE MOST CURRENT INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS, OR ANY OTHER QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO OUR GRANTS OR SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAMS.
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Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

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YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2020 $22.9M $484.2M $24.1M 1441
2021 $21.6M $546.8M $25.8M 1302
2022 $26.9M $473.8M $21.7M 1214
2023 $24.1M $496.8M $21.3M 1269

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 5226 grants on record

Minimum
$25
25th Pctl
$1K
Median
$2K
Average
$18K
75th Pctl
$3K
Maximum
$1.0M

Geographic Distribution

Officers & Directors

Grants Awarded (5,226 total)

Purpose
Itasca Community College Foundation Grand Rapids, MN $1,000,000 CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A CAMPUS STUDENT UNION IN ITASCA COUNTY 2020
Itasca Area Schools Collaborative Deer River, MN $350,000 OPERATING SUPPORT FOR CONTINUATION OF INVEST EARLY THROUGH JUNE 2020 IN ITASCA COUNTY 2020
Itasca Area Schools Collaborative Deer River, MN $350,000 OPERATING SUPPORT FOR CONTINUATION OF INVEST EARLY THROUGH JUNE 2020 IN ITASCA COUNTY 2020
Itasca Area Schools Collaborative Deer River, MN $350,000 OPERATING SUPPORT FOR CONTINUATION OF INVEST EARLY THROUGH JUNE 2020 IN ITASCA COUNTY 2020
Itasca Area Schools Collaborative Deer River, MN $350,000 OPERATING SUPPORT FOR CONTINUATION OF INVEST EARLY THROUGH JUNE 2020 IN ITASCA COUNTY 2020
Itasca Area Schools Collaborative Deer River, MN $350,000 OPERATING SUPPORT FOR CONTINUATION OF INVEST EARLY THROUGH JUNE 2021 IN ITASCA COUNTY 2020
Itasca Area Schools Collaborative Deer River, MN $350,000 OPERATING SUPPORT FOR CONTINUATION OF INVEST EARLY THROUGH JUNE 2021 IN ITASCA COUNTY 2020
Itasca Area Schools Collaborative Deer River, MN $350,000 OPERATING SUPPORT FOR CONTINUATION OF INVEST EARLY THROUGH JUNE 2021 IN ITASCA COUNTY 2020
Itasca Area Schools Collaborative Deer River, MN $350,000 OPERATING SUPPORT FOR CONTINUATION OF INVEST EARLY THROUGH JUNE 2021 IN ITASCA COUNTY 2020
Itasca Area Schools Collaborative Deer River, MN $350,000 OPERATING SUPPORT FOR CONTINUATION OF INVEST EARLY THROUGH JUNE 2021 IN ITASCA COUNTY 2020
Itasca Area Schools Collaborative Deer River, MN $350,000 OPERATING SUPPORT FOR CONTINUATION OF INVEST EARLY THROUGH JUNE 2021 IN ITASCA COUNTY 2020
Itasca Area Schools Collaborative Deer River, MN $350,000 OPERATING SUPPORT FOR CONTINUATION OF INVEST EARLY THROUGH JUNE 2021 IN ITASCA COUNTY 2021
Itasca Area Schools Collaborative Deer River, MN $350,000 OPERATING SUPPORT FOR CONTINUATION OF INVEST EARLY THROUGH JUNE 2021 IN ITASCA COUNTY 2021
Itasca Area Schools Collaborative Deer River, MN $350,000 OPERATING SUPPORT FOR CONTINUATION OF INVEST EARLY THROUGH JUNE 2021 IN ITASCA COUNTY 2021
Itasca Area Schools Collaborative Deer River, MN $350,000 OPERATING SUPPORT FOR CONTINUATION OF INVEST EARLY THROUGH JUNE 2021 IN ITASCA COUNTY 2021
Grand Rapids Economic DEV Authority Grand Rapids, MN $350,000 PROJECT SUPPORT TO ESTABLISH A DOWNTOWN BUILDING IMPROVEMENT LOAN FUND TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY WEALTH BUILDING AND... 2023
Itasca County Family YMCA Inc Grand Rapids, MN $343,000 PROJECT SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING IN ITASCA COUNTY 2023
Greater Minnesota Housing Fund Saint Paul, MN $335,000 PROJECT SUPPORT FOR REGIONAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING CAPACITY BUILDING IN RURAL MINNESOTA 2023
Greater Minnesota Housing Fund Saint Paul, MN $335,000 PROJECT SUPPORT FOR REGIONAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING CAPACITY BUILDING IN RURAL MINNESOTA 2023
Itasca Area Schools Collaborative Deer River, MN $333,335 PROJECT SUPPORT TO ITASCA AREA SCHOOLS COLLABORATIVE FOR INVEST EARLY PROGRAM OPERATIONS IN YEAR 17 (JULY 1,... 2021
Itasca Area Schools Collaborative Deer River, MN $333,334 PROJECT SUPPORT FOR INVEST EARLY PROGRAM OPERATIONS IN YEAR 18 (JULY 1, 2022 - JUNE 30, 2023) IN ITASCA COUNTY 2022
Itasca Area Schools Collaborative Deer River, MN $333,333 PROJECT SUPPORT TO ITASCA AREA SCHOOLS COLLABORATIVE FOR INVEST EARLY PROGRAM OPERATIONS IN YEAR 17 (JULY 1,... 2022
Itasca Area Schools Collaborative Deer River, MN $333,333 PROJECT SUPPORT TO ITASCA AREA SCHOOLS COLLABORATIVE FOR INVEST EARLY PROGRAM OPERATIONS IN YEAR 17 (JULY 1,... 2022
Itasca Area Schools Collaborative Deer River, MN $333,333 PROJECT SUPPORT TO ITASCA AREA SCHOOLS COLLABORATIVE FOR INVEST EARLY PROGRAM OPERATIONS IN YEAR 17 (JULY 1,... 2022
Itasca Area Schools Collaborative Deer River, MN $333,333 PROJECT SUPPORT FOR INVEST EARLY PROGRAM OPERATIONS IN YEAR 18 (JULY 1, 2022 - JUNE 30, 2023) IN ITASCA COUNTY 2022

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