Blackburn Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 52-6036199

Foundation Overview

Based in Alexandria, VA, Blackburn Foundation has awarded 163 grants totaling $4,243,200 to organizations in Virginia, Texas and 11 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $212,000, with a median award of $2,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$4,243,200
Total Assets
$3,804,392
Median Grant (all grants)
$2,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
12
Median Grant
$1,000
% Median Grant Decline
-80% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: May 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 42%

5 of 12 recipients (42%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
Virginia

57% of grants are awarded in Virginia, with additional funding distributed across 12 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Virginia, funding concentrates in Alexandria (82%), Charlottesville (8%), Arlington (3%).

Funding Trajectory
+458%

Strong 458% growth in annual giving over 9 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes

Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Blackburn 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
St Stephen's & St Agnes Upper School $212,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2024
Basilica Of Saint Mary $200,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2024
Home School Now $21,250 Waco, TX, US General Contribution 2024
Campagna Center $20,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2024
Nature Sacred $10,000 Annapolis, MD, US General Contribution 2024
Alexandria Aces $1,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2024
John Walker Howard Scholarship $1,000 Hampdensydney, VA, US General Contribution 2024
World Team $1,000 Boston, MA, US General Contribution 2024
The Menokin Foundation $1,000 Warsaw, VA, US General Contribution 2024
Cure Alzheimer's Fund $1,000 Wellesley Hills, MA, US General Contribution 2024
Mt Airy Bible Church $1,000 Mt Airy, MD, US General Contribution 2024
Friends Of Rocky Versace $500 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2024
Basilica Of Saint Mary $200,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2023
St Stephen's & St Agnes Upper School $203,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2023
Home School Now $21,250 Waco, TX, US General Contribution 2023
Campagna Center $20,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2023
Nature Sacred $10,000 Annapolis, MD, US General Contribution 2023
Broadcasters Foundation Of America $5,000 New York, NY, US General Contribution 2023
Mspca Angell $1,000 Boston, MA, US General Contribution 2023
The St Paul's Foundation $1,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2023
Alexandria Aces $1,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2023
Trinity United Methodist Church $1,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2023
St Paul's Episcopal Church $1,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2023
Basilica Of Saint Mary $200,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2023
St Stephen's & St Agnes Upper School $203,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2023
Home School Now $21,250 Waco, TX, US General Contribution 2023
Campagna Center $20,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2023
Nature Sacred $10,000 Annapolis, MD, US General Contribution 2023
Broadcasters Foundation Of America $5,000 New York, NY, US General Contribution 2023
Mspca Angell $1,000 Boston, MA, US General Contribution 2023
The St Paul's Foundation $1,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2023
Alexandria Aces $1,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2023
Trinity United Methodist Church $1,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2023
St Paul's Episcopal Church $1,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2023
Basilica Of Saint Mary $100,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2022
Home School Now $17,000 Waco, TX, US General Contribution 2022
Nature Sacred $10,000 Annapolis, MD, US General Contribution 2022
St Paul's Memorial Church $1,000 Charlottesville, VA, US General Contribution 2022
St Stephen's & St Agnes Upper School $203,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2022
Win Inc $1,000 Chestertown, MD, US General Contribution 2022
Duke Cancer Center $1,000 Durham, NC, US General Contribution 2022
Basilica Of Saint Mary $100,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2022
Home School Now $17,000 Waco, TX, US General Contribution 2022
Nature Sacred $10,000 Annapolis, MD, US General Contribution 2022
St Paul's Memorial Church $1,000 Charlottesville, VA, US General Contribution 2022
St Stephen's & St Agnes Upper School $203,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2022
Win Inc $1,000 Chestertown, MD, US General Contribution 2022
Duke Cancer Center $1,000 Durham, NC, US General Contribution 2022
Basilica Of Saint Mary $100,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2022
Home School Now $17,000 Waco, TX, US General Contribution 2022
Nature Sacred $10,000 Annapolis, MD, US General Contribution 2022
St Paul's Memorial Church $1,000 Charlottesville, VA, US General Contribution 2022
St Stephen's & St Agnes Upper School $203,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2022
Win Inc $1,000 Chestertown, MD, US General Contribution 2022
Duke Cancer Center $1,000 Durham, NC, US General Contribution 2022
Basilica Of Saint Mary $100,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2022
Home School Now $17,000 Waco, TX, US General Contribution 2022
Nature Sacred $10,000 Annapolis, MD, US General Contribution 2022
St Paul's Memorial Church $1,000 Charlottesville, VA, US General Contribution 2022
St Stephen's & St Agnes Upper School $203,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2022
Win Inc $1,000 Chestertown, MD, US General Contribution 2022
Duke Cancer Center $1,000 Durham, NC, US General Contribution 2022
Basilica Of Saint Mary $100,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2022
Home School Now $17,000 Waco, TX, US General Contribution 2022
Nature Sacred $10,000 Annapolis, MD, US General Contribution 2022
St Paul's Memorial Church $1,000 Charlottesville, VA, US General Contribution 2022
St Stephen's & St Agnes Upper School $203,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2022
Win Inc $1,000 Chestertown, MD, US General Contribution 2022
Duke Cancer Center $1,000 Durham, NC, US General Contribution 2022
Basilica Of Saint Mary $101,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2021
Friends Of Rocky Versace $500 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2021
Home School Now $13,000 Waco, TX, US General Contribution 2021
St Paul's Memorial Church $1,000 Charlottesville, VA, US General Contribution 2021
Nature Sacred $10,000 Annapolis, MD, US General Contribution 2021
Phi Kappa Sigma $1,000 Carmel, IN, US General Contribution 2021
St Stephen's & St Agnes Upper School $2,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2021
Win Inc $2,000 Chestertown, MD, US General Contribution 2021
Washington Jesuit Academy $30,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2021
Basilica Of Saint Mary $101,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2021
Friends Of Rocky Versace $500 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2021
Home School Now $13,000 Waco, TX, US General Contribution 2021
St Paul's Memorial Church $1,000 Charlottesville, VA, US General Contribution 2021
Nature Sacred $10,000 Annapolis, MD, US General Contribution 2021
Phi Kappa Sigma $1,000 Carmel, IN, US General Contribution 2021
St Stephen's & St Agnes Upper School $2,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2021
Win Inc $2,000 Chestertown, MD, US General Contribution 2021
Washington Jesuit Academy $30,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2021
St Stephen's & St Agnes Upper School $1,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2020
Basilica Of Saint Mary $100,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2020
Nature Sacred $10,000 Annapolis, MD, US General Contribution 2020
Mt Vernon At Home $1,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2020
Alexandria Seaport Foundation $1,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2020
Home School Now $13,000 Waco, TX, US General Contribution 2020
Boys' Home Of Virginia $1,000 Covington, VA, US General Contribution 2020
The Campagna Center $1,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2020
Washington Jesuit Academy $1,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2020
St Stephen's & St Agnes Upper School $1,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2020
St Stephen's & St Agnes Upper School $200,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2020
Old Presbyterian Meeting House $1,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2020
Basilica Of Saint Mary $200,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2019
The Campagna Center $5,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2019
Washington Jesuit Academy $5,000 Washington, DC, US General Contribution 2019
Inova Alexandria Hospital $5,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2019
Alexandria Symphony Orhcestr $1,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2019
Home School Now $22,750 Waco, TX, US General Contribution 2019
Washington Jesuit Academy $1,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2019
Dana Farber Cancer Inst $1,000 Boston, MA, US General Contribution 2019
Basilica Of Saint Mary $1,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2019
For The Win Fdn $2,500 Grennville, SC, US Gen 2019
Campagna Center $1,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2017
For The Win Inc $10,000 Greenville, SC, US General Contribution 2017
Sarah Howard Childhood Cancer $3,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2017
Home School Now $8,400 Waco, TX, US General Contribution 2017
Inova Alexandria Hospital $40,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2017
For The Win Inc $20,000 Greenville, SC, US General Contribution 2017
Boys' Home Of Virginia $30,000 Covington, VA, US General Contribution 2017
National Brain Tumor $10,000 Newton, MA, US General Contribution 2017
Alexandria Seaport Foundation $1,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2016
Belle Haven Patriot Day Foundation $1,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2016
Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network $1,000 Bethesda, MD, US General Contribution 2016
Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network $1,000 Bethesda, MD, US General Contribution 2016
Boys Home Of Virgnia $10,000 Convington, VA, US General Contribution 2016
Campagna Center $1,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2016
Child & Family Network $10,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2016
Child & Family Network $10,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2016
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation $1,000 Bethesda, MD, US General Contribution 2016
Doctors Without Borders $1,000 New York, NY, US General Contribution 2016
For The Win Inc $10,000 Greenville, SC, US General Contribution 2016
Incf $5,000 Kilauea, HI, US General Contribution 2016
Little Sisters Of The Poor $1,000 Washington, DC, US General Contribution 2016
Mt Vernon At Home $1,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2016
Phi Kappa Sigma Alumni Assoc $1,000 Laurel, MD, US General Contribution 2016
Sarah Howard Childhood Cancer $4,100 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2016
St Coletta Of Greater Washington $1,000 Washington, DC, US General Contribution 2016
St Jude Children's Research Hospital $1,000 Arlington, VA, US General Contribution 2016
St Jude Children's Research Hospital $2,000 Arlington, VA, US General Contribution 2016
St Stephen's & St Agnes School $10,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2016
St Stephen's & St Agnes School $1,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2016
St Stephen's & St Agnes School $1,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2016
United Community Ministries $1,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2016
United Community Ministries $1,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2016
Little Sisters Of The Poor $1,000 Washington, DC, US General Contribution 2015
Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network $2,000 Bethesda, MD, US General Contribution 2015
Boys Home Of Virgnia $10,500 Convington, VA, US General Contribution 2015
Broadcasters Foundation Of A $5,000 Naperville, IL, US General Contribution 2015
American Lung Association $250 Washington, DC, US General Contribution 2015
Slash Christian Church $100 Ashland, VA, US General Contribution 2015
Adoption Related Services Inc $5,000 Shrewsbury, PA, US General Contribution 2015
For The Win Inc $10,000 Greenville, SC, US General Contribution 2015
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation $1,000 Bethesda, MD, US General Contribution 2015
Goodwin House Foundation $1,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2015
Inova Alexandria Hospital $20,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2015
Gonzaga College High School $250 Washington, DC, US General Contribution 2015
Belle Haven Patriot Day Foundation $500 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2015
Spastic Parapiegia Foundation $1,000 Fremont, CA, US General Contribution 2015
St Jude Children's Research Hospital $1,000 Arlington, VA, US General Contribution 2015
Sarah Howard Childhood Cancer $3,100 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2015
St Stephen's & St Agnes School $1,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2015
St Stephen's & St Agnes School $1,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2015
United Community Ministries $1,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2015
Washington Jesuit Academy $18,000 Washington, DC, US General Contribution 2015
Campagna Center $1,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2015
Fabretto Children's Foundation $500 Alexandria, VA, US General Contribution 2015

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Contact Information

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EIN 52-6036199
Website N/A
Address 228 S WASHINGTON ST STE 110 Alexandria, VA 22314-5404

Key People (2)

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

President, Secretary, Trea James W Blackburn
Vice President, Trustee Richard F Blackburn

Forms 990-PF

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