Blakney Foundation
Invitation OnlyAkron, Ohio · EIN 34-1881439 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$36K
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $8,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
20% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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… | $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 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $35,500 | 5 |
| 2024 | $55,746 | 7 |
| 2023 | $48,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610699349100526
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-1881439
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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