John N Blackman Sr Foundation
Historical FunderNew York, New York · EIN 22-2938619 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | RICHARD GURALNICK |
|---|---|
| Address | 10 EAST 40TH STREET 2100, NEW YORK NY 10016 |
| Phone | 2126790380 |
| Form and materials | BY LETTER |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
12% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday Soup Kitchen NYC Inc | New York, NY | General | $11,000 |
| John Theissen Childrens Foundation | Wantagh, NY | General | $7,000 |
| Laguardia High School Dance Departm | New York, NY | General | $7,000 |
| Arab American Family Support Ctr | Brooklyn, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Brooklyn Ballet Inc | Brooklyn, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Livestrong Foundation | Austin, TX | General | $5,000 |
| Smiles for Scott Foundation | Plainview, NY | General | $5,000 |
| The Center for Discovery | Harris, NY | General | $5,000 |
| The Marc S Zeplin Foundation | New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| The Safe Center Li | Bethpage, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Ballet Tech Foundation | New York, NY | General | $4,000 |
| Patient Airlift Services | Farmingdale, NY | General | $4,000 |
| Perceptual Development Center | New York, NY | General | $4,000 |
| The Louis Armstrong Center for Musi | New York, NY | General | $4,000 |
| Bethel Woods Center for the Arts | Liberty, NY | General | $3,000 |
| Coalition for the Homeless | New York, NY | General | $3,000 |
| Conanicut Island Sailing Foundation | Jamestown, RI | General | $3,000 |
| Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration Inc | New York, NY | General | $3,000 |
| Fresh Air Fund | New York, NY | General | $3,000 |
| Michelle O'neil Foundation | Long Beach, NY | General | $3,000 |
| New York League for Early Learning | New York, NY | General | $3,000 |
| Veronica Mcgovern Sheehan Fund | Saco, ME | General | $3,000 |
| Youth Services League | Brooklyn, NY | General | $3,000 |
| Center for Hearing Communication | New York, NY | General | $2,000 |
The return also lists 17 grants to individuals ($69,600). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $174,600 | 41 |
| 2023 | $346,100 | 71 |
| 2022 | $345,700 | 73 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621769349101012
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-2938619
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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