Blazer Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 36-3480054

Foundation Overview

Based in Rockford, IL, Blazer Foundation has awarded 223 grants totaling $7,717,074 to organizations in Illinois, Massachusetts and 2 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $250 to $750,000, with a median award of $10,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$7,717,074
Total Assets
$19,975,022
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
36
Median Grant
$9,500
% Median Grant Decline
-29% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 39%

14 of 36 recipients (39%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
Illinois

94% of all grants are concentrated in Illinois, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Rockford (83%), Loves Park (8%), Machesney Park (5%).

Funding Trajectory
+12%

Stable funding levels with 12% change over 7 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.

Program Areas
Education + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (31%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Blazer Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Barbara Olson Center Of Hope $35,000 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2023
Boys And Girls Club Of Rockford $10,000 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2023
Circle Of Change $5,000 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2023
Discovery Center Museum $10,000 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2023
Fish Abled Foundation $7,500 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2023
Gigi's Playhouse Rockford $47,895 Machesney Park, IL, US Educational 2023
Habitat For Humanity Of Ogle County $9,000 Oregon, IL, US Charitable 2023
Hope Reigns Ranch $6,996 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2023
Klehm Arboretum $5,178 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2023
Laurent House Foundation $19,542 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2023
Midway Village $145,000 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2023
Ramp $8,000 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2023
Rockford Habitat For Humanity $5,750 Loves Park, IL, US Charitable 2023
Rockford Park District $552,000 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2023
Rosecrance Foundation $5,000 Rockford, IL, US Medical 2023
Rosie's Birthday Club $2,400 Loves Park, IL, US Social Welfare 2023
Special Olympics $13,400 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2023
Walter Lawson Children's Home $23,896 Loves Park, IL, US Social Welfare 2023
Barbara Olson Center Of Hope $35,000 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2023
Boys And Girls Club Of Rockford $10,000 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2023
Circle Of Change $5,000 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2023
Discovery Center Museum $10,000 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2023
Fish Abled Foundation $7,500 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2023
Gigi's Playhouse Rockford $47,895 Machesney Park, IL, US Educational 2023
Habitat For Humanity Of Ogle County $9,000 Oregon, IL, US Charitable 2023
Hope Reigns Ranch $6,996 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2023
Klehm Arboretum $5,178 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2023
Laurent House Foundation $19,542 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2023
Midway Village $145,000 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2023
Ramp $8,000 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2023
Rockford Habitat For Humanity $5,750 Loves Park, IL, US Charitable 2023
Rockford Park District $552,000 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2023
Rosecrance Foundation $5,000 Rockford, IL, US Medical 2023
Rosie's Birthday Club $2,400 Loves Park, IL, US Social Welfare 2023
Special Olympics $13,400 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2023
Walter Lawson Children's Home $23,896 Loves Park, IL, US Social Welfare 2023
Christian Life Schools $1,000 Rockford, IL, US Education 2022
Barbara Olson Center Of Hope $27,500 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2022
Discovery Center Museum $10,000 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2022
Fish Abled Foundation $7,500 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2022
Gigi's Playhouse Rockford $63,614 Machesney Park, IL, US Educational 2022
Goldie Floberg Center $35,000 Rockford, IL, US Social Welfare 2022
Hope Reigns Ranch $13,304 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2022
Jeremiah Development $13,200 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2022
Laurent House Foundation $76,943 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2022
Milestone $50,000 Rockford, IL, US Medical 2022
Ramp $48,000 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2022
Rockford Park District $50,000 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2022
Rockford Park District Foundation $2,000 Rockford, IL, US Private Foundation 2022
Rockford Rescue Mission $7,500 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2022
Rockford Symphony Orchestra $2,500 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2022
Rosecrance Foundation $5,000 Rockford, IL, US Medical 2022
Rsm Foundation $8,000 Newton, MA, US Charitable 2022
Special Olympics $10,000 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2022
University Of The Cumberlands $25,000 Williamsburg, KY, US Educational 2022
Walter Lawson Children's Home $46,500 Loves Park, IL, US Social Welfare 2022
Additional Contributions $55,458 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2022
Christian Life Schools $1,000 Rockford, IL, US Education 2022
Barbara Olson Center Of Hope $27,500 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2022
Discovery Center Museum $10,000 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2022
Fish Abled Foundation $7,500 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2022
Gigi's Playhouse Rockford $63,614 Machesney Park, IL, US Educational 2022
Goldie Floberg Center $35,000 Rockford, IL, US Social Welfare 2022
Hope Reigns Ranch $13,304 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2022
Jeremiah Development $13,200 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2022
Laurent House Foundation $76,943 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2022
Milestone $50,000 Rockford, IL, US Medical 2022
Ramp $48,000 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2022
Rockford Park District $50,000 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2022
Rockford Park District Foundation $2,000 Rockford, IL, US Private Foundation 2022
Rockford Rescue Mission $7,500 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2022
Rockford Symphony Orchestra $2,500 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2022
Rosecrance Foundation $5,000 Rockford, IL, US Medical 2022
Rsm Foundation $8,000 Newton, MA, US Charitable 2022
Special Olympics $10,000 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2022
University Of The Cumberlands $25,000 Williamsburg, KY, US Educational 2022
Walter Lawson Children's Home $46,500 Loves Park, IL, US Social Welfare 2022
Additional Contributions $55,458 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2022
Christian Life Schools $1,000 Rockford, IL, US Education 2022
Barbara Olson Center Of Hope $27,500 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2022
Discovery Center Museum $10,000 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2022
Fish Abled Foundation $7,500 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2022
Gigi's Playhouse Rockford $63,614 Machesney Park, IL, US Educational 2022
Goldie Floberg Center $35,000 Rockford, IL, US Social Welfare 2022
Hope Reigns Ranch $13,304 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2022
Jeremiah Development $13,200 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2022
Laurent House Foundation $76,943 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2022
Milestone $50,000 Rockford, IL, US Medical 2022
Ramp $48,000 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2022
Rockford Park District $50,000 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2022
Rockford Park District Foundation $2,000 Rockford, IL, US Private Foundation 2022
Rockford Rescue Mission $7,500 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2022
Rockford Symphony Orchestra $2,500 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2022
Rosecrance Foundation $5,000 Rockford, IL, US Medical 2022
Rsm Foundation $8,000 Newton, MA, US Charitable 2022
Special Olympics $10,000 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2022
University Of The Cumberlands $25,000 Williamsburg, KY, US Educational 2022
Walter Lawson Children's Home $46,500 Loves Park, IL, US Social Welfare 2022
Additional Contributions $55,458 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2022
Barbara Olson Center $31,000 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2021
Crusader Community Health $5,000 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2021
Discovery Center Museum $10,000 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2021
Fish-abled Foundation $7,500 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2021
Friends Of The Coronado $2,500 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2021
Gigi's Playhouse $32,096 Machesney Park, IL, US Educational 2021
Hope Reigns Ranch $6,985 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2021
Milestone $35,500 Rockford, IL, US Medical 2021
Patriots Gateway - Boxing $26,000 Rockford, IL, US Social Welfare 2021
Ramp $8,000 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2021
Rockford Park District Foundation $57,000 Rockford, IL, US Private Foundation 2021
Rockford Reachout Jail Ministry $13,000 Rockford, IL, US Religious 2021
Rosecrance Foundation Benefactor Society $8,934 Rockford, IL, US Medical 2021
Rsm Foundation $10,000 Newton, MA, US Charitable 2021
Special Olympics Spring And Summer Games $17,500 Rockford, IL, US Social Welfare 2021
The Arc Of Winnebago Boone & Ogle Counties $5,000 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2021
University Of The Cumberlands $50,000 Williamsburg, KY, US Educational 2021
Walter Lawson Children's Home $29,394 Loves Park, IL, US Social Welfare 2021
Barbara Olson Center $49,955 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2020
Crusader Community Health $5,000 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2020
Discovery Center Museum $12,880 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2020
Fish-abled Foundation $7,500 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2020
Friends Of The Coronado $2,500 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2020
Gigi's Playhouse $20,000 Machesney Park, IL, US Educational 2020
Goldie Floberg Center $15,000 Rockton, IL, US Charitable 2020
Heartland Community Church $5,000 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2020
Hope Reigns Ranch $6,850 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2020
Lifescape Community Services $70,600 Rockford, IL, US Social Welfare 2020
Milestone $27,500 Rockford, IL, US Medical 2020
Nikolas Ritschel Foundation $5,000 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2020
Ramp $53,000 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2020
Rockford Area Habitat For Humanity $15,000 Loves Park, IL, US Social Welfare 2020
Rockford Festival Of Lights $1,600 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2020
Rockford Park District Foundation $150,000 Rockford, IL, US Private Foundation 2020
Rockford Rescue Mission $4,300 Rockford, IL, US Social Welfare 2020
Rosecrance Foundation Benefactor Society $5,000 Rockford, IL, US Medical 2020
Rsm Foundation $8,000 Newton, MA, US Charitable 2020
Special Olympics Spring And Summer Games $10,000 Rockford, IL, US Social Welfare 2020
United Way Of Rock River Valley $35,000 Rockford, IL, US Social Welfare 2020
University Of Il College Of Medicine $750,000 Rockford, IL, US Educational 2020
University Of The Cumberlands $10,000 Williamsburg, KY, US Educational 2020
Walter Lawson Children's Home $22,926 Loves Park, IL, US Social Welfare 2020
Ymca Of Rock River Valley $45,000 Loves Park, IL, US Charitable 2020
Barbara Olson Center $10,000 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2018
Club Blue $2,000 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2018
Crusader Community Health $5,000 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2018
Discovery Center Museum $9,500 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2018
Fish-abled Foundation $7,500 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2018
Gigi's Playhouse $17,000 Machesney Park, IL, US Educational 2018
Goldie Floberg Center $15,000 Rockton, IL, US Charitable 2018
Habitat For Humanity $10,000 Belvidere, IL, US Charitable 2018
Heartland Community Church $7,500 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2018
Hoo Haven $1,000 Durand, IL, US Charitable 2018
Hope Reigns Ranch $3,993 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2018
Lifescape Community Services $55,000 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2018
Milestone $26,000 Rockford, IL, US Medical 2018
Ramp $65,500 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2018
Rockford Area Arts Council $3,000 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2018
Rockford Park District Foundation $55,700 Rockford, IL, US Private Foundation 2018
Rockford Rescue Mission $4,225 Rockford, IL, US Social Welfare 2018
Rosecrance Foundation Benefactor Society $5,000 Rockford, IL, US Medical 2018
Rsm Foundation $8,000 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2018
Special Olympics Spring And Summer Games $10,000 Rockford, IL, US Social Welfare 2018
The Lincoln Academy Of Illinois $5,000 Springfield, IL, US Educational 2018
University Of Il College Of Medicine $500,000 Rockford, IL, US Educational 2018
University Of The Cumberlands $10,000 Williamsburg, KY, US Educational 2018
Walter Lawson Children's Home $25,412 Loves Park, IL, US Social Welfare 2018
Angelics Organics Learning Center $1,000 Caledonia, IL, US Charitable 2017
Barbara Olson Center $30,792 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2017
Casa $2,000 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2017
Crusader Community Health $5,000 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2017
Discovery Center Museum $5,600 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2017
Fatherhood Encouragement Project $4,200 Rockford, IL, US Social Welfare 2017
Fish-abled Foundation $7,500 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2017
Gigi's Playhouse $11,000 Machesney Park, IL, US Educational 2017
Goldie Floberg Center $12,000 Rockton, IL, US Charitable 2017
Heartland Community Church $10,000 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2017
Hope Reigns Ranch $6,900 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2017
Lifescape Community Services $21,000 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2017
Milestone $24,412 Rockford, IL, US Medical 2017
Old Stone Church $500 Rockton, IL, US Charitable 2017
Ramp $22,500 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2017
Ramp - Youth Services $40,000 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2017
Rockford Area Arts Council $3,000 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2017
Rockford Arts Museum $5,000 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2017
Rockford Chariots $1,400 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2017
Rockford Park District Foundation $2,000 Rockford, IL, US Private Foundation 2017
Rockford Park District Multiple $50,000 Rockford, IL, US Social Welfare 2017
Rockford Rescue Mission $5,000 Rockford, IL, US Social Welfare 2017
Rockford University $7,000 Rockford, IL, US Educational 2017
Rosecrance Foundation Benefactor Society $5,000 Rockford, IL, US Medical 2017
Rsm Foundation $8,000 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2017
Special Olympics Spring And Summer Games $10,000 Rockford, IL, US Social Welfare 2017
University Of Il College Of Medicine $500,000 Rockford, IL, US Educational 2017
University Of The Cumberlands $10,000 Williamsburg, KY, US Educational 2017
Walter Lawson Children's Home $19,569 Loves Park, IL, US Social Welfare 2017
West Side Show Room $20,000 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2017
Austin Strong Foundation $500 Monticello, IA, US Charitable 2016
Barbara Olson Center $10,000 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2016
Crusader Community Health $5,000 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2016
Discovery Center Museum $7,576 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2016
First Tee Of Greater Rockford $250 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2016
Fish-abled Foundation $6,782 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2016
Gigi's Playhouse $10,000 Machesney Park, IL, US Educational 2016
Goodwill Industries $20,000 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2016
Hope Reigns Ranch $6,800 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2016
Lifescape Community Services $15,000 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2016
Milestone $25,000 Rockford, IL, US Medical 2016
Ramp Wheel A Thon $8,000 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2016
Ramp Youth Services $64,000 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2016
Remedies- Domestic Violence Shelter $15,000 Rockford, IL, US Social Welfare 2016
Rockford Area Arts Council $3,000 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2016
Rockford Arts Museum $5,000 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2016
Rockford Park District Fourth Of July $2,000 Rockford, IL, US Private Foundation 2016
Rockford Park District Multiple $50,000 Rockford, IL, US Social Welfare 2016
Rockford Rescue Mission $5,000 Rockford, IL, US Social Welfare 2016
Rosecrance Foundation Benefactor Society $5,000 Rockford, IL, US Medical 2016
Rsm Foundation- Special Olympics Golf Skills $8,000 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2016
Rso - Share-a-seat $3,000 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2016
Special Olympics Spring And Summer Games $10,000 Rockford, IL, US Social Welfare 2016
University Of Il College Of Medicine $500,000 Rockford, IL, US Educational 2016
Walter Lawson Children's Home $18,772 Loves Park, IL, US Social Welfare 2016
Winnebago Casa $2,000 Rockford, IL, US Social Welfare 2016
Ymca Of Rock River Valley $9,500 Rockford, IL, US Social Welfare 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 36-3480054
Website http://theblazerfoundation.org
Address 1252 BELL VALLEY RD STE 300 Rockford, IL 61108-4439

Key People (4)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Blazer Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President James W Keeling
Vice Preside Mark Blazer
Director Tara Blazer
Treasurer/se Shendet Ismajlaj

Forms 990-PF

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  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.