Henry M Blackmer Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyCharleston, South Carolina · EIN 13-6097357 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$180K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$8,000
Total assets$4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $10,000.
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
16% of grants went outside South Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowcountry Land Trust | Charleston, SC | Support for conservation programs | $95,000 |
| South Carolina Environmental Law Project | Georgetown, SC | Support for general operations and conservation | $19,000 |
| Coastal Conservation League | Charleston, SC | Support for general operations and GrowFood Carolina | $10,000 |
| Episcopal Church HomeBishop Gadsden | Charleston, SC | Support for general operations and staff support | $10,000 |
| Grace Church Cathedral | Charleston, SC | Support for maintenance of columbarium and bell tower | $10,000 |
| Coastal Community Foundation | North Charleston, SC | Support for CATR scholarship fund | $10,000 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | Charlottesville, VA | Support for general operations in the lowcountry of South Carolina. | $8,000 |
| Charleston Area Therapeutic Riding | Johns Island, SC | Support for general operations for therapeutic riding program | $5,000 |
| Cherry Hills Land Preserve | Cherry Hills Village, CO | Support for general operations and barn renovation project | $5,000 |
| Roper St Francis Foundation | Charleston, SC | Support for cancer wellness program | $4,000 |
| Charleston Moves | Charleston, SC | Support for general operating expenses for the promotion of improved infrastructure for a variety of transportation methods | $2,000 |
| Open Space Institute | Charleston, SC | Support for general operations in the lowcountry of South Carolina | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $180,000 | 12 |
| 2024 | $146,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $139,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611319349104506
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6097357
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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