Blakemore Foundation
Historical FunderBellevue, Washington · EIN 91-1505735 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $35,028.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | BLAKEMORE FOUNDATION DAVID KY TANG |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 50347, BELLEVUE WA 98015 |
| Phone | 2064274838 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS ARE FILLED OUT AND SUBMITTED ONLINE AT: HTTPS://BLAKEMOREFOUNDATION.COMMUNITYFORCE.COM. A PDF OF THE PAPER VERSION OF THE 2025 APPLICATION FORM MAY BE DOWNLOADED AT: HTTPS://WWW.BLAKEMOREFOUNDATION.ORG/HISTORICAL-INFORMATION |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS FOR BLAKEMORE FREEMAN FELLOWSHIPS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 PM PST ON DECEMBER 30. |
| Restrictions | A PDF OF THE GRANT GUIDELINES FOR THE 2025 BLAKEMORE FOUNDATION GRANT MAY BE DOWNLOADED AT: HTTPS://WWW.BLAKEMOREFOUNDATION.ORG/HISTORICAL-INFORMATION |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
33% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Art Museum | Seattle, WA | Musuem internships for university of washington students during 2024/2025 academic year | $35,028 |
| Seattle Art Museum | Seattle, WA | Support for "ai. rebel, the art and activism of ai weiwei" exhibition | $30,000 |
| Asian Art Museum of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | Support for exhibition "phoenix kingdoms: the last splendor of china's bronze age | $20,000 |
The return also lists 22 grants to individuals ($606,008). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $691,036 | 25 |
| 2023 | $620,356 | 41 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503099349102300
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-1505735
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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