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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

BLESSEY CHARITIES INC is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing grants by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the organization paid a total of $245K across two grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with BLESSEY CHARITIES INC can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO FUND ORGANIZATIONS HELPING DISADVANTAGED YOUNG PEOPLE AND TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FUNDS FOR DISASTER RELIEF AND OTHER HARDSHIPS.
Total Funding Given
$245K
2024
Grantees funded
2
Multi-year grantees
50%
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$168.9K
Median 2nd year grant
$342K
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Patrick W Voss
Board Member
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Walter E Blessey Jr Walter E Blessey Jr
Board Member
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Lyn Mayo
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BLESSEY CHARITIES INC?
No. BLESSEY CHARITIES INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BLESSEY CHARITIES INC give?
BLESSEY CHARITIES INC primarily gives to organizations located in Louisiana. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are BLESSEY CHARITIES INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BLESSEY CHARITIES INC fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $169 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BLESSEY CHARITIES INC make each year?
In 2024, BLESSEY CHARITIES INC awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $245 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BLESSEY CHARITIES INC fund recently?
In 2024, BLESSEY CHARITIES INC awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include Junior Achievement of Greater New Orleans Inc and JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BLESSEY CHARITIES INC?
BLESSEY CHARITIES INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.