The Allen and Ellen M Blessman Family Foundation
Historical FunderNew Holland, Illinois · EIN 20-5863643 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $30,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | The Allen Ellen Blessman Foundation |
|---|---|
| Address | 39431 State Route 10, New Holland IL 62671 |
| Phone | 2177375334 |
| Form and materials | Letter of Inquiry |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | Must benefit residents or former residents of Mason County, Illinois |
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
0% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illini Central School Foundation | Mason City, IL | Scholarship Fund | $50,000 |
| Havana District Schools | Havana, IL | Various Educational Projects | $50,000 |
| Midwest Central Schools | Manito, IL | Educational Grants | $50,000 |
| PORTA School Foundation | Petersburg, IL | Educational Grants | $50,000 |
| Athens School District Foundation | Athens, IL | Educational Programs | $50,000 |
| Tremont School Foundation | Tremont, IL | Educational Grants | $50,000 |
| Delevan Educational Foundation | Delevan, IL | Educational Programs | $30,000 |
| Mason District Hospital Foundation | Havana, IL | Program Support | $20,000 |
| IAA Foundation | Bloomington, IL | Educational | $15,000 |
| Chaddock's Boy School Foundation | Quincy, IL | Children's Programs | $10,000 |
| Ill Education Assoc Foundation | Springfield, IL | Educational | $10,000 |
| Ill Nursing Foundation | Manteno, IL | Educational | $10,000 |
| Golden Apple Foundation | Chicago, IL | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Ill Comm College Foundation | Springfield, IL | Educational | $7,500 |
| SIU School of Medicine | Springfield, IL | Medical Education Programs | $7,500 |
| Mason City Food Pantry | Mason City, IL | Food Inventory | $5,000 |
| Mason City Area Nursing Home | Mason City, IL | Medical Services | $5,000 |
| United Methodist Church | Mason City, IL | Community Programs | $3,000 |
| United Presb Church | Mason City, IL | Community Programs | $3,000 |
| Mason City Christian Church | Mason City, IL | Community Programs | $3,000 |
| Christ Lutheran Church | Mason City, IL | Community Programs | $3,000 |
| Baptist Church of Mason City | Mason City, IL | Community Programs | $3,000 |
| Assembly of God Church | Mason City, IL | Community Programs | $3,000 |
| The Chapel Church | Mason City, IL | Community Programs | $3,000 |
| Arlee Theatre | Mason City, IL | Program Support | $2,000 |
| Reimagine Mason City | Mason City, IL | Program Support | $2,000 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($5,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $460,000 | 27 |
| 2024 | $460,000 | 27 |
| 2023 | $480,000 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601319349104455
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5863643
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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