Tru/A Henry L & Nellie E Blakeslee for Scholarships
Invitation OnlyBrooklyn, Ohio · EIN 06-6025519 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$108K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$2.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $5,000.
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
95% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Connecticut | Storrs, CT | Scholarship | $13,000 |
| University of Saint Joseph | West Hartford, CT | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| University of Rhode Island | Kingston, RI | Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Boston College | Chestnut Hill, MA | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Ohio Wesleyan University | Delaware, OH | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Bay Path University | Longmeadow, MA | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Marist University | Poughkeepsie, NY | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Stevens Institute of Technology | Hoboken, NJ | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| George Washington University | Ashburn, VA | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| North Carolina State University | Salisbury, NC | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Nichols College | Dudley, MA | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Southern Connecticut State University | New Haven, CT | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Bentley University | Waltham, MA | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Curry College | Milton, MA | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| University of Hartford | West Hartford, CT | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Ithaca College | Ithaca, NY | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| University of Massachusetss Amherst | Amherst, MA | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Bryan University | Topeka, KS | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| North Carolina Central University | Durham, NC | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Eastern Connecticut State University | Willimantic, CT | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Maine Maritime Academy | Castine, ME | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Central Connecticut State University | New Britain, CT | Scholarship | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $108,000 | 22 |
| 2024 | $95,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $80,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611319349103176
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-6025519
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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