Dennis Swartzlander and Terry Blanken Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyChapel Hill, North Carolina · EIN 27-1485035 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$111K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$966K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 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
50% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porch | Carrboro, NC | Charitable support | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of Am | New York, NY | Charitable support | $10,000 |
| Five Talents | Vienna, VA | Charitable support | $10,000 |
| All Hands and Hearts | Washington, DC | Charitable support | $10,000 |
| Compass Center for Women & Families | Chapel Hill, NC | Charitable support | $10,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Partners in Health | Boston, MA | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Empowerment Inc | Chapel Hill, NC | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Interfaith Counsel Social Services | Chapel Hill, NC | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Table | Carrboro, NC | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Earth Justice | San Francisco, CA | Charitable support | $4,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | New York, NY | Charitable support | $4,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Oakland, CA | Charitable support | $4,000 |
| Durham Rescue Mission | Durham, NC | Charitable support | $2,500 |
| Orange County Living Wage | Carrboro, NC | Charitable support | $2,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity Orange Cty Nc | Chapel Hill, NC | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Community Empowerment Fund | Carrboro, NC | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Psian Psychotherapy Action Network | Chicago, IL | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Ipas | Vasant Vihar, IN | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Amnesty International | New York, NY | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Farmer Food Share | Durham, NC | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Extraordinary Ventures | Chapel Hill, NC | Charitable support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $111,000 | 23 |
| 2023 | $52,000 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533189349103523
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-1485035
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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