Blakney Foundation

EIN 34-1881439 · OH · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$5K Funds in OH, SC
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Blakney Foundation based in OH paid 5 grants totaling $35.5K to 5 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $20K, with a median of $5K. Its largest recipients included AKRON CHILDRENS HOSPITAL, MANDEL EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER, and OPFOB LITERACY FOR MILITARY CHILDREN. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$663,717
Giving (latest yr)
$35,500
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
5
Median grant
$5K
Recipients
5
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Akron Childrens Hospital$20,000
  • Mandel Early Childhood Education Center$8,000
  • Opfob Literacy for Military Children$5,000
  • First Tee of Greater Akron$2,000
  • Haven of Rest Ministries$500

Where grants went

  • Ohio$30,500 · 4 grants
  • South Carolina$5,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (5)

Akron Childrens Hospital
Akron, OH
Reach Out and Read Program
$20,000
Mandel Early Childhood Education Center
Akron, OH
Bi-weekly Book Club, Purchase of Weekly Readers for Three Classrooms, and Funds to Provide for Monthly Distribution of Books to Pre-k to Third Grade Classes.
$8,000
Opfob Literacy for Military Children
Okatie, SC
Books for Veterans, First Responders, Active Duty Military and Their Family Members
$5,000
First Tee of Greater Akron
Akron, OH
Operating Funds
$2,000
Haven of Rest Ministries
Akron, OH
Every Child Project
$500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Blakney Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Blakney Foundation reported 5 itemized grants totaling $35.5K. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $20K (median $5K).

Recent recipients include AKRON CHILDRENS HOSPITAL, MANDEL EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER, OPFOB LITERACY FOR MILITARY CHILDREN, among 5 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Blakney Foundation is a private foundation based in Ohio, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Blakney Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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