Hilda Sutton and William D Blanton Charitable Foundation Inc
Historical FunderTampa, Florida · EIN 59-3162785 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $8,120.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | GAIL MARTIN ABERCROMBIE |
|---|---|
| Address | 2814 W SITIOS ST, TAMPA FL 33629 |
| Phone | 8636887611 |
| Form and materials | FORM PROVIDED BY CONTACTING THE ABOVE OFFICE. REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE: STATE- MENT OF PROPOSED STUDY, COMPLETE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD, EXPLANATION OF PLANS AND COMMITTMENTS AFTER SCHOLARSHIP, REFERENCES AND RECOMMENDATIONS, DETAILS OF ACADEMIC CAREER, EXPLANATION OF FINANCIAL NEEDS. |
| Deadlines | NONE; APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED ON AN ONGOING BASIS |
| Restrictions | SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR EDUCATIONAL FUNDING TO PURSUE STUDIES IN THE FIELDS OF ORGAN MUSIC; CHURCH MUSIC. |
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
38% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Southern College | Lakeland, FL | Educational | $27,500 |
| YMCA Par 3 | Lakeland, FL | Humanitarian | $15,000 |
| Florida State University | Tallahassee, FL | Educational | $14,000 |
| University of Florida | Gainesville, FL | Educational | $14,000 |
| Academy Prep Centers for Education | Lakeland, FL | Educational | $12,000 |
| Lakeland Symphony Orchestra | Lakeland, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Aspen Music Festival & School | Aspen, CO | Educational | $8,120 |
| Cleveland Institute of Music | Cleveland, OH | Educational | $8,000 |
| Warner University | Lake Wales, FL | Educational | $8,000 |
| Berklee College of Music | Boston, MA | Educational | $7,000 |
| Temple University | Philadelphia, PA | Educational | $7,000 |
| Boston Conservatory at Berklee | Boston, MA | Educational | $6,000 |
| Harrison Performing Arts Center | Lakeland, FL | Educational | $6,000 |
| John Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | Educational | $6,000 |
| Oberlin College | Oberlin, OH | Educational | $6,000 |
| Viste | Lakeland, FL | Humanitarian | $5,600 |
| Cincinnati College | Cincinnati, OH | Educational | $5,000 |
| Lakeland Community Theatre | Lakeland, FL | Humanitarian | $3,500 |
| Achievement Academy | Lakeland, FL | Educational | $3,000 |
| First United Methodist | Lakeland, FL | Humanitarian | $3,000 |
| Florida Children's Museum | Lakeland, FL | Humanitarian | $3,000 |
| Platform Art Inc | Lakeland, FL | Humanitarian | $2,500 |
| Bartow Youth Villa | Bartow, FL | Humanitarian | $2,000 |
| Fractured Atlas | Hartsdale, NY | Educational | $1,500 |
| Baldwin Wallace University | Berea, OH | Educational | $807 |
| Lakeland Symphony Opera | Lakeland, FL | Humanitarian | -$10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $174,527 | 26 |
| 2024 | $163,219 | 24 |
| 2023 | $158,600 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621599349100502
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 59-3162785
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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