Charles K Blandin Foundation
- Assets
- $0.0
- Revenue
- $24.1m
- Investments
- $39.9m
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Grand Rapids, MN
- Founding
- 11/1944
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 41-6038619
Organization Overview
Charles K Blandin Foundation is located in Grand Rapids, MN. The organization was established in 1944. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Charles K Blandin Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2020, Charles K Blandin Foundation generated $24.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 3 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $19.2m during the year ending 12/2020. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, Charles K Blandin Foundation has awarded 2,743 individual grants totaling $44,417,241. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CHARLES K. BLANDIN FOUNDATION IS A RURAL-BASED, RURAL-FOCUSED PRIVATE U.S. FOUNDATION. OUR GRANTS AND WORK IN COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC POLICY SUPPORT RURAL MINNESOTA COMMUNITIES TO CULTIVATE RESOURCES - PEOPLE, PLACES AND RELATIONSHIPS - THAT LEAD TO STRONG, REGENERATIVE FUTURES.COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: THIS NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED PROGRAM SERVES COMMUNITY TEAMS; PARTICIPANTS FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE REFLECT THEIR COMMUNITY'S DIVERSITY. BUILDS COMPETENCIES IN: 1) FRAMING OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES THAT LEAD TO EFFECTIVE ACTION, 2) BUILDING SOCIAL CAPITAL FOR COLLABORATION AND RESOURCE SHARING AND 3) MOBILIZING A CRITICAL MASS OF RESOURCES TO ACHIEVE SPECIFIC OUTCOMES. AN INTENSIVE RESIDENTIAL RETREAT, ALONG WITH ONGOING WORKSHOPS, TRAINS LEADERS IN COMMUNICATIONS, CONFLICT MANAGEMENT, NETWORKING AND STAKEHOLDER ANALYSIS. THE PROGRAM WENT THROUGH EXTENSIVE EVALUATION IN 2021 TO UNDERSTAND HOW RURAL LEADERS MAY BE BEST SUPPORTED IN THE FUTURE.
PUBLIC POLICY AND ENGAGEMENT: A STRONG, REGENERATIVE FUTURE FOR RURAL MINNESOTA DEPENDS IN PART ON RURAL PERSPECTIVES BEING WELL-REPRESENTED IN POLICY DIALOG. FOUNDATION POLICY WORK CURRENTLY FOCUSES ON BROADBAND AND STUDENT SUCCESS. BROADBAND (HIGH-SPEED INTERNET) IS CRUCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR COMMUNITIES TO THRIVE. THE BLANDIN COMMUNITY BROADBAND PROGRAM ENGAGED AT LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LEVELS ON POLICY THAT SUPPORTS RURAL ACCESS TO ROBUST BROADBAND, TO DECREASE DISPARITIES BETWEEN RURAL AND URBAN BROADBAND ACCESS. STUDENT SUCCESS: A STRONG START IN LIFE - EDUCATION, NURTURING, DISCOVERY, GROWTH, WORK - SETS THE FOUNDATION AND DIRECTION FOR THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES ALIKE. THE FOUNDATION PARTNERSHIPS FOCUSED ON THE SUCCESS OF ALL STUDENTS, PARTICULARLY THOSE IN ITASCA COUNTY, MINNESOTA, WHO SEEK OPPORTUNITIES THAT ENHANCE THEIR LIVES, THEIR CHILDREN'S LIVES, AND THEIR COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tuleah S Palmer President & CEO | 44.57 | $264,866 | |
Daniel T Lemm Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer | 43.14 | $201,560 | |
Bernadine R Joselyn Director Of Public P | 40.31 | $177,339 | |
Wade O Fauth Vice President Until 3/19/21 | 40.73 | $173,369 | |
Sonja Merrild Director Of Grants | 41.35 | $161,614 | |
Janet L Borth Director Of Admin Serv. Until 6/22/21 | 40.49 | $158,295 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Community Technology Advisors Corp | 12/30/21 | $97,450 |
Taft Stettinius & Hollister Llp | 12/30/21 | $112,200 |
Wells Fargo Private Bank | 12/30/21 | $129,887 |
Marco Technologies Llc | 12/30/21 | $91,862 |
Rsm Us Llp | 12/30/21 | $106,487 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $18,517,426 |
| Interest on Savings | $0 |
| Dividends & Interest | $1,498,883 |
| Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
| Other Income | $7,150 |
| Total Revenue | $24,073,238 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $1,268,593 |
| Pension plans, employee benefits | $1,004,391 |
| Depreciation | $300,638 |
| Occupancy | $133,091 |
| Travel, conferences, and meetings | $225,074 |
| Printing and publications | $5,022 |
| Total operating and administrative expenses | $7,090,843 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $12,116,620 |
| Total expenses and disbursements | $19,207,463 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
| Investments—other | $7,770,475 |
| Other assets | $436,426,531 |
| Mortgages and other notes payable | $1,324,044 |
| Other liabilities | $3,114 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Charles K Blandin Foundation has awarded $21,555,327 in support to 1,302 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ITASCA AREA SCHOOLS COLLABORATIVE PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT FOR CONTINUATION OF INVEST EARLY THROUGH JUNE 2021 IN ITASCA COUNTY | $350,000 |
ITASCA AREA SCHOOLS COLLABORATIVE PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT FOR CONTINUATION OF INVEST EARLY THROUGH JUNE 2021 IN ITASCA COUNTY | $350,000 |
ITASCA AREA SCHOOLS COLLABORATIVE PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT FOR CONTINUATION OF INVEST EARLY THROUGH JUNE 2021 IN ITASCA COUNTY | $350,000 |
ITASCA AREA SCHOOLS COLLABORATIVE PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT FOR CONTINUATION OF INVEST EARLY THROUGH JUNE 2021 IN ITASCA COUNTY | $350,000 |
ITASCA AREA SCHOOLS COLLABORATIVE PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT TO ITASCA AREA SCHOOLS COLLABORATIVE FOR INVEST EARLY PROGRAM OPERATIONS IN YEAR 17 (JULY 1, 2021-JUNE 30, 2022) IN ITASCA COUNTY | $333,335 |
ITASCA AREA SCHOOLS COLLABORATIVE PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT TO ITASCA AREA SCHOOLS COLLABORATIVE FOR INVEST EARLY PROGRAM OPERATIONS IN YEAR 17 (JULY 1, 2021-JUNE 30, 2022) IN ITASCA COUNTY | $333,333 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Charles K Blandin Foundation has recieved totaling $610,520.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation Saint Paul, MN PURPOSE: MULTIPLE GRANTS FOR MULTIPLE PURPOSES | $560,000 |
Northland Foundation Duluth, MN PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO EXPAND BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE AND INCREASE DIGITAL EQUITY IN NORTHEAST MINNESOTA. | $50,000 |
Xcel Energy Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: MATCHING EMPLOYEE DONATION | $520 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Fred C And Katherine B Andersen Foundation Bayport, MN | $1,210,701,778 | $63,445,932 |
Manitou Fund White Bear Lake, MN | $1,003,593,689 | $40,882,622 |
Lynne & Andrew Redleaf Foundation Minneapolis, MN | $127,717,345 | $981,960 |
Northwest Area Foundation St Paul, MN | $512,755,007 | $38,144,816 |
U S Bancorp Foundation Milwaukee, WI | $68,350,907 | $6,892,078 |
Medtronic Communities Foundation Minneapolis, MN | $54,271,830 | $230,239 |
General Mills Foundation Minneapolis, MN | $0 | -$304,053 |
J A Wedum Foundation Plymouth, MN | $141,295,178 | $28,441,684 |
Bader Philanthropies Inc Milwaukee, WI | $26,809,232 | $30,829,351 |
Kiewit Companies Foundation Milwaukee, WI | $1,050,332 | $23,001,672 |
Target Foundation Minneapolis, MN | $85,335,634 | $55,020,175 |
Wem Foundation Minneapolis, MN | $121,487,044 | $26,370,141 |