Blanton Charitable Foundation Inc
EIN 593162785Total Given 2022–2024
$503K
72 grants · $168K avg/year
based on 3 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$4K
typical micro grants · $3K–$7K
grant size
61%
deep partner · 22/36 multi-year
repeat
$8.3M
Assets (2024)
36
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
GAIL MARTIN ABERCROMBIE
Phone
(863) 688-7611
Deadlines
NONE; APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED ON AN ONGOING BASIS
How to Apply
FORM PROVIDED BY CONTACTING THE ABOVE OFFICE. REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE: STATE- MENT OF PROPOSED STUDY, COMPLETE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD, EXPLANATION OF PLANS AND COMMITTMENTS AFTER SCHOLARSHIP, REFERENCES AND RECOMMENDATIONS, DETAILS OF ACADEMIC CAREER, EXPLANATION OF FINANCIAL NEEDS.
Restrictions
SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR EDUCATIONAL FUNDING TO PURSUE STUDIES IN THE FIELDS OF ORGAN MUSIC; CHURCH MUSIC.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $182K | $6.8M | $197K | 25 |
| 2023 | $159K | $7.4M | $193K | 23 |
| 2024 | $163K | $8.3M | $213K | 24 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 72 grants on record
Minimum
$2K
25th Pctl
$3K
Median
$4K
Average
$7K
75th Pctl
$7K
Maximum
$56K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
GA
Gail Martin Abercrombie
3+ yrs
President/Dir
Leadership
BM
Beth Mason
3+ yrs
Dir
MW
Mettie Withers
3+ yrs
Sec/Tres/Dir
BC
Brenda Collins
Dir
GA
Gail Martin Abercrombie
3+ yrs
President/Dir
Leadership
MW
Mettie Withers
3+ yrs
Sec/Tres/Dir
BM
Beth Mason
3+ yrs
Dir
GA
Gail Martin Abercrombie
3+ yrs
President/Dir
Leadership
MW
Mettie Withers
3+ yrs
Sec/Tres/Dir
BM
Beth Mason
3+ yrs
Dir
Grants Awarded (72 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Southern College | Lakeland, FL | $56,500 | EDUCATIONAL | 2022 |
| Florida Southern College | Lakeland, FL | $31,500 | EDUCATIONAL | 2023 |
| Florida Southern College | Lakeland, FL | $23,500 | EDUCATIONAL | 2024 |
| Lakeland Symphony Orchestra | Lakeland, FL | $20,000 | CHARITABLE | 2023 |
| Lakeland Symphony Orchestra | Lakeland, FL | $20,000 | CHARITABLE | 2022 |
| Ymca Par 3 | Lakeland, FL | $15,000 | HUMANITARIAN | 2023 |
| Ymca Par 3 | Lakeland, FL | $15,000 | HUMANITARIAN | 2024 |
| Ymca Par 3 | Lakeland, FL | $15,000 | HUMANITARIAN | 2022 |
| Academy Prep Centers for Education | Lakeland, FL | $12,000 | EDUCATIONAL | 2023 |
| Academy Prep Centers for Education | Lakeland, FL | $12,000 | EDUCATIONAL | 2024 |
| Florida State University | Tallahassee, FL | $10,000 | EDUCATIONAL | 2024 |
| Lakeland Symphony Orchestra | Lakeland, FL | $10,000 | CHARITABLE | 2024 |
| Lakeland Symphony Opera | Lakeland, FL | $10,000 | HUMANITARIAN | 2024 |
| Academy Prep Centers for Education | Lakeland, FL | $10,000 | EDUCATIONAL | 2022 |
| Eastman School of Music | Rochester, NY | $9,000 | EDUCATIONAL | 2023 |
| Boston Conservatory at Berklee | Boston, MA | $9,000 | EDUCATIONAL | 2024 |
| Eastman School of Music | Rochester, NY | $9,000 | EDUCATIONAL | 2022 |
| University of Florida | Gainesville, FL | $8,000 | EDUCATIONAL | 2024 |
| Temple University | Philadelphia, PA | $7,000 | EDUCATIONAL | 2023 |
| Berklee College of Music | Boston, MA | $7,000 | EDUCATIONAL | 2024 |
| Temple University | Philadelphia, PA | $7,000 | EDUCATIONAL | 2024 |
| Southeastern University | Lakeland, FL | $7,000 | EDUCATIONAL | 2022 |
| Baldwin Wallace University | Berea, OH | $6,000 | EDUCATIONAL | 2023 |
| Florida State University | Tallahassee, FL | $6,000 | EDUCATIONAL | 2023 |
| Harrison Performing Arts Center | Lakeland, FL | $6,000 | EDUCATIONAL | 2024 |