Christopher a Blackman Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNaples, Florida · EIN 87-2777613 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$66K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$3.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
78% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | New York, NY | Fulfillment of charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Hamilton College | Clinton, NY | Fulfillment of charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Fisher House | Rockville, MD | Fulfillment of charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Noroton Presbyterian Church | Darien, CT | Fulfillment of charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| The Jimmy Fund | Brookline, MA | Fulfillment of charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross | Orlando, FL | Fulfillment of charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank | Ft Myers, FL | Fulfillment of charitable putpose | $2,500 |
| National Military Fam Associates | Alexandria, VA | Fulfillment of charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Salvation Army | Naples, FL | Fullfilment of charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Semper Fi & Americas Fund | Oceanside, CA | Fulfillment of charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Save the Children | Fairfield, CT | Fulfillment of charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Westminster | New Wilmington, PA | Fulfillment of charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Hagerstown, MD | Fulfillment of charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Immokalee Foundation | Naples, FL | Fulfillment of charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Yale New Haven Hospital | New Haven, CT | Fulfillment pf charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Cisf | Jamestown, RI | Fulfillment of charitable purposes | $500 |
| Marine Toys for Tots | Triangle, VA | Fulfillment of charitable purpose | $500 |
| Paws | Norwalk, CT | Fulfillment of charitable purpose | $500 |
| Save the Bay | Providence, RI | Fulfillment of charitable purposes | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $66,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $65,650 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543189349100244
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-2777613
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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