Blakney Foundation
Private foundation · Akron, OH · EIN 34-1881439 · reported 2023–2025
21grants reported
$5,000median award
$2,000lower quartile
$500smallest grant
$139Ktotal paid
3states reached
3years giving
This foundation funds faith-based organizations. 1 of its 21 reported grants went to churches, ministries or other religious organizations, $500 in total. That is what it paid, not what it says in a policy.
Gives every year. This foundation reported grants in 2023, 2024, 2025. A funder that shows up year after year is worth a letter even if this year is a no.
Who they funded
| Recipient and stated purpose | Where | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Akron Childrens Hospital REACH OUT AND READ PROGRAM | Akron, OH | $20,000 |
| Nashville Public Library Foundation BRINGING BOOKS TO LIFE PROGRAM WHICH PROMOTES READING SKILLS, ARTISTIC EXPLORATION, AND CRITICAL THI | Nashville, TN | $20,000 |
| Fairlawn Country Club Foundation SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | Akron, OH | $16,246 |
| Akron Childrens Hospital REACH OUT AND READ PROGRAM | Akron, OH | $10,000 |
| Friends OF Richfield Public Library ACTIVITY BAGS CONTAINING READING ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNG READERS, SUPPORT TO LITTLE FREE LIBRARY, AND P | Richfield, OH | $10,000 |
| Mandel Early Childhood Education Center BI-WEEKLY BOOK CLUB, PURCHASE OF WEEKLY READERS FOR THREE CLASSROOMS, AND FUNDS TO PROVIDE FOR MONTH | Akron, OH | $10,000 |
| Mandel Early Childhood Education Center BI-WEEKLY BOOK CLUB, PURCHASE OF WEEKLY READERS FOR THREE CLASSROOMS, AND FUNDS TO PROVIDE FOR MONTH | Akron, OH | $8,000 |
| The Lippman School SUPPORT LITERACY EFFORTS BY PROVIDING A PRESENTATION AND WORK SHOP ON THE SCIENCE OF READING | Akron, OH | $7,000 |
| Friends OF Richfield Public Library ACTIVITY BAGS CONTAINING READING ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNG READERS, SUPPORT TO LITTLE FREE LIBRARY, AND P | Richfield, OH | $6,000 |
| Opfob Literacy for Military Children BOOKS FOR VETERANS, FIRST RESPONDERS, ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS | Okatie, SC | $5,000 |
| Akron Childrens Hospital REACH OUT AND READ PROGRAM | Akron, OH | $5,000 |
| The Lippman School ASSIST IN FUNDING OF A READING INTERVENTION SPECIALIST. | Akron, OH | $5,000 |
| Opfob Literacy for Military Children BOOKS FOR VETERANS, FIRST RESPONDERS, ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS | Okatie, SC | $5,000 |
| Ballet IN the City REPLACEMENT OF STOLEN BOOKS AND OTHER STUDENT LEARNING TOOLS | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | $2,500 |
| First Tee OF Greater Akron OPERATING FUNDS | Akron, OH | $2,000 |
| Opfob Literacy for Military Children BOOKS FOR VETERANS, FIRST RESPONDERS, ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS | Okatie, SC | $2,000 |
| First Tee OF Greater Akron OPERATING FUNDS | Akron, OH | $2,000 |
| Akron Childrens Hospital Womens Board PROVIDE CHILDREN'S BOOKS FOR CHILDREN STAYING IN THE HOSPITAL | Akron, OH | $1,000 |
| Ballet IN the City REPLACEMENT OF STOLEN BOOKS AND OTHER STUDENT LEARNING TOOLS | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | $1,000 |
| Mandel Early Childhood Education Center BI-WEEKLY BOOK CLUB, PURCHASE OF WEEKLY READERS FOR THREE CLASSROOMS, AND FUNDS TO PROVIDE FOR MONTH | Akron, OH | $1,000 |
| Haven OF Rest Ministries EVERY CHILD PROJECT | Akron, OH | $500 |
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