Johnnie B Blanding Scholarship Fund
EIN 821936897 Private FoundationTotal Given 2018–2024
$205K
56 grants · $29K avg/year
based on 7 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$2K
typical micro grants · $2K–$5K
grant size
72%
deep partner · 13/18 multi-year
repeat
$8K
Assets (2024)
18
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No. Preselected Only
Contact Person
NA Applications accepted via websit
Phone
(415) 290-5903
Deadlines
N/A
How to Apply
Applications should be submitted electronically via website. The two Letters of Recommendations will need to be attached in PDF format.
Restrictions
The Johnnie B. Blanding Scholarship Fund gives out two $5,000 scholarships each year. Recipients receive $2,500 during fall semester and $2,500 in the spring semester. Scholarships are renewable up to 4 years, with proper request for renewal.The Blanding Scholarship is offered to students who:1. Are a Senior in High School, with a home address in the 94124 zip code.2. Have a 3.0 GPA (lower would be considered if there are extenuating circumstances)3. Is able to articulate involvement in extracurricular activities and/or work experience.4. Write a 300 word essay, explaining how the scholarship will help them reach their goals.5. Submit 2 letters of recommendation (1 must be from someone other than a family member.)To be considered for scholarship renewal, the student must meet the following minimal criteria:1. Maintain a 2.5 GPA2. Write a 100 word request for Scholarship Renewal, giving an overview of their educational activities.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | N/A | $20K | $40K | N/A |
| 2018 | $8K | $8K | $0 | 2 |
| 2019 | $10K | $31K | $40K | 4 |
| 2020 | $28K | $22K | $20K | 7 |
| 2021 | $42K | $15K | $40K | 12 |
| 2022 | $38K | $12K | $40K | 10 |
| 2023 | $40K | $5K | $40K | 9 |
| 2024 | $40K | $8K | $50K | 12 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 56 grants on record
Minimum
$2K
25th Pctl
$2K
Median
$2K
Average
$4K
75th Pctl
$5K
Maximum
$8K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (56 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nasha Mims | San Francisco, CA | $7,500 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2021 |
| Terilyn Mitchell | Vallejo, CA | $5,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2022 |
| Eyuche Okocie | San Francisco, CA | $5,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2022 |
| Earl Hampton | San Francisco, CA | $5,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2022 |
| Jashae Williams | San Francisco, CA | $5,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2022 |
| Shavonne Hines-Foster | San Francisco, CA | $5,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2022 |
| Taylor Duncan | East Palo Alto, CA | $5,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2018 |
| Taylor Duncan | East Palo Alto, CA | $5,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2020 |
| Darion Dawson | San Francisco, CA | $5,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2020 |
| Tamiriah Gallaread | Fairfield, CA | $5,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2020 |
| Terilyn Mitchell | Vallejo, CA | $5,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2020 |
| Terilyn Mitchell | Vallejo, CA | $5,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2021 |
| Eyuche Okocie | San Francisco, CA | $5,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2021 |
| Earl Hampton | San Francisco, CA | $5,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2021 |
| Darion Dawson | San Francisco, CA | $5,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2023 |
| Eyuche Okocie | San Francisco, CA | $5,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2023 |
| Earl Hampton | San Francisco, CA | $5,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2023 |
| Daisha Duffin-Thomas | Oakland, CA | $5,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2023 |
| Terren Mitchell | San Francisco, CA | $5,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2023 |
| Jashae Williams | San Francisco, CA | $5,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2023 |
| Shavonne Hines-Foster | San Francisco, CA | $5,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2023 |
| Terren Mitchell | San Francisco, CA | $5,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2024 |
| Jashae Williams | San Francisco, CA | $5,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2024 |
| Shavonne Hines-Foster | San Francisco, CA | $5,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2024 |
| Aliyah Hunter | San Francisco, CA | $5,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2024 |
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