Robert & Joan Blackman Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyMalibu, California · EIN 46-1630096 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
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
47% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkin | New York, NY | Financial support | $30,000 |
| California Hospital Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | Financial support | $30,000 |
| Community Organized Relief Effort | Los Angeles, CA | Financial support | $30,000 |
| Carter Center | Atlanta, GA | Financial support | $30,000 |
| Trustees of Tufts University | Boston, MA | Financial support | $25,000 |
| Direct Relief | Santa Barbara, CA | Financial support | $20,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | New York, NY | Financial support | $15,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Americus, GA | Financial support | $15,000 |
| Amnesty International | Washington, DC | Financial support | $15,000 |
| United States Fund for Unicef | New York, NY | Financial support | $10,000 |
| Als Association National Office | Washington, DC | Financial support | $10,000 |
| My Friends Place | Los Angeles, CA | Financial support | $10,000 |
| City of Hope | Duarte, CA | Financial support | $10,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Financial support | $10,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonalds House Charities | Chicago, IL | Financial support | $10,000 |
| Mendez National Institute of Transp | Burbank, CA | Financial support | $10,000 |
| One World Childrens Fund | Los Angeles, CA | Financial support | $10,000 |
| Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Financial support | $10,000 |
| Blind Childrens Center | Los Angeles, CA | Financial support | $10,000 |
| Childrens Hospital LA | Los Angeles, CA | Financial support | $10,000 |
| Seva Foundation | Berkeley, CA | Financial support | $10,000 |
| Los Angeles Lgbt Center | Los Angeles, CA | Financial support | $10,000 |
| Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis | Miami, FL | Financial support | $10,000 |
| Shark Fund | Malibu, CA | Financial support | $10,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Topeka, KS | Financial support | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Financial support | $5,000 |
| Center Theatre Group | Los Angeles, CA | Financial support | $5,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Tampa, FL | Financial support | $5,000 |
| The Mission Continues | St Louis, MO | Financial support | $5,000 |
| Cure Alzheimers Fund | Wellesley Hills, MA | Financial support | $5,000 |
| David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust | Laguna Hills, CA | Financial support | $5,000 |
| Indiana University Fnd - Ampathkeny | Bloomington, IN | Financial support | $5,000 |
| Project Hope | Millwood, VA | Financial support | $5,000 |
| Nami Greater Milwaukee Inc | Milkaukee, WI | Financial support | $5,000 |
| Midnight Mission | Los Angeles, CA | Financial support | $5,000 |
| Oakwood Friends School | Poughkeepsie, NY | Financial support | $5,000 |
| Harmony Project | Los Angeles, CA | Financial support | $5,000 |
| Cdc Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Financial support | $5,000 |
| After-School All Stars | Los Angeles, CA | Financial support | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles Police Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Financial support | $5,000 |
| Pediatric Brain Tumor Research Fund | Seattle, WA | Financial support | $5,000 |
| Faks Foundation | Granite Bay, CA | Financial support | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Malibu | Malibu, CA | Financial support | $5,000 |
| St Matthews Parish School | Pacific Palisades, CA | Financial support | $5,000 |
The return also lists 28 grants to individuals ($335,100). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $800,100 | 72 |
| 2023 | $730,000 | 65 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202541959349100764
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-1630096
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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