The Gary Blackwell Charitable Foundation appears to make targeted, education-focused gifts supporting healthcare workforce development, specifically nursing. Its sole reported grant is a scholarship-sized gift to a university nursing college, suggesting an interest in funding student support rather than broad programmatic operations. The foundation’s giving is local/regional (Florida) and oriented toward higher-education scholarships in clinical fields.
Highly concentrated: a single recorded grant, one-time scholarship award of $19,500 to a university nursing college rather than many small or diversified grants.
Gary Blackwell Charitable Foundation Inc’s largest recent gift was $19,500 to UCF College of Nursing for scholarship support, which fits a clear pattern of backing nursing education in Florida. Across the recent grants list, the foundation’s giving repeatedly ties healthcare workforce development to student support, with additional gifts to Pasco-Hernando State College for scholarships and to healthcare providers and research organizations. The picture that emerges is a funder centered on practical health-related support rather than broad general philanthropy. The foundation’s grant list also shows repeated support for medical research and care delivery. H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center received multiple grants, including a $8,000 award in 2025 and earlier awards of $4,000 in 2023 and 2024, while Good Samaritan Health Clinic, The Angelus, and Metropolitan Ministries each appear more than once with care-and-servicing funding. That mix suggests a small foundation making recurring, targeted gifts to institutions that support patients, trainees, and service delivery in Florida. Its grants are mostly modest, with a few larger scholarship and research awards standing out against a broader set of $2,500 to $5,000 gifts.
Nursing education is the clearest throughline. Gary Blackwell Charitable Foundation Inc gave $19,500 in 2025 to UCF College of Nursing for scholarship support, after prior scholarship gifts of $6,000 in 2023 and $6,000 in 2024 to the same school. It also backed Pasco-Hernando State College with $3,000 in 2024 and $3,000 in 2025 for scholarships. Medical research is another recurring area. The foundation gave $8,000 in 2025 to H Lee Moffit Cancer Center for research, following $4,000 awards in both 2023 and 2024. It also funded Sloan Kettering Cancer Center for research with $4,500 in 2025 and $3,000 in 2024, and made a $6,000 research grant to Lymphoma Research Found in 2025. For direct care and servicing, grants went to Good Samaritan Health Clinic, The Angelus, Metropolitan Ministries, Feeding Pasco Elderly, and Afire of Pasco, showing support for local service organizations alongside scholarship and research funding.
Typical awards are small: p25 is $2,000, the median grant is $3,000, and p75 is $4,000. The grant list shows repeated support to several recipients across 2023 to 2025, including UCF College of Nursing, H Lee Moffit Cancer Center, Good Samaritan Health Clinic, The Angelus, and Metropolitan Ministries. That pattern points to ongoing, relationship-based giving rather than one-off awards. The foundation is a charitable foundation, not a DAF or operating charity, and it funds individuals directly, consistent with scholarship support in the recent grants.
$88K
$1.9M
$630K
$98K
Most grants fall between $2K and $4K, with a median of $3K.
25th Percentile
$2K
Median
$3K
75th Percentile
$4K
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Notable grantees: UCF College of Nursing
Giving is concentrated in Florida, which accounts for 80% of grants and is also the top state by grant count. Recipient cities appear repeatedly in Tampa, New Port Richey, Hudson, Port Richey, and Dade City, alongside Orlando. Outside Florida, the foundation made grants to New York, NY; Rye Brook, NY; Memphis, TN; and Elfers, FL recipients in the recent list, but every recorded grant went to a U.S. recipient.
Its recent grants go to universities, cancer centers, health clinics, and service organizations. Examples include UCF College of Nursing for scholarships, H Lee Moffit Cancer Center for research, and Good Samaritan Health Clinic and The Angelus for care and servicing.
Yes. Scholarship support is a central pattern in the recent grants list, including $19,500 to UCF College of Nursing in 2025 and $3,000 awards to Pasco-Hernando State College in both 2024 and 2025.
The grant-size distribution is compact: p25 is $2,000, median grant size is $3,000, and p75 is $4,000. Most awards in the recent list fall in that range, with a few larger exceptions such as the $19,500 scholarship grant.
Florida is the main giving state, accounting for 80% of grants and the highest grant count. Recipient locations in the recent list include Orlando, Tampa, New Port Richey, Hudson, Port Richey, and Dade City.
Yes. The recent list shows repeat support across multiple years for UCF College of Nursing, H Lee Moffit Cancer Center, Good Samaritan Health Clinic, The Angelus, and Metropolitan Ministries, which suggests recurring relationships rather than isolated gifts.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UCF COLLEGE OF NURSING | ORLANDO, FL | $7,500 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| THE ANGELUS | HUDSON, FL | $7,000 | 2026 | CARE AND SERVICING |
| H LEE MOFFIT CANCER CENTER | TAMPA, FL | $5,500 | 2026 | RESEARCH |
| LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY | RYE BROOK, NY | $5,500 | 2026 | RESEARCH |
| GOOD SAMARITAN HEALTH CLINIC | NEW PORT RICHEY, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | CARE AND SERVICING |
| ST JUDE'S CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | MEMPHIS, TN | $5,000 | 2026 | RESEARCH AND CARE |
| FEEDING PASCO ELDERLY | SAN ANTONIO, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | CARE AND SERVICING |
| METROPOLITAN MINISTRIES | TAMPA, FL | $4,500 | 2026 | CARE AND SERVICING |
| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MANTLE CELL LYMPHOMA | AUSTIN, TX | $3,500 | 2026 | RESEARCH |
| UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA | LINCOLN, NE | $3,500 | 2026 | RESEARCH |
| MEALS ON WHEELS | ARLINGTON, VA | $3,000 | 2026 | CARE AND SERVICING |
| AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $3,000 | 2026 | RESEARCH |
| ALZHEIMER'S FAMILY ORG | SPRING HILL, FL | $3,000 | 2026 | RESEARCH |
| SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER | NEW YORK, NY | $3,000 | 2026 | RESEARCH |
| PASCO-HERNANDO STATE COLLEGE | DADE CITY, FL | $3,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| SERTOMA SPEECH & HEARING | NEW PORT RICHEY, FL | $2,500 | 2026 | RESEARCH AND CARE |
| AFIRE OF PASCO | ELFERS, FL | $2,500 | 2026 | CARE AND SERVICING |
| LIGHT HOUSE FOR THE BLIND | NEW PORT RICHEY, FL | $2,500 | 2026 | RESEARCH AND CARE |
| AUTISM SPEAKS | BOONE, IA | $2,500 | 2026 | CARE AND SERVICING |
| SUSAN G KOMAN FOUND | WASHINGTON, DC | $2,000 | 2026 | RESEARCH |
| SHRINER'S HEALTHCARE | TAMPA, FL | $2,000 | 2026 | RESEARCH AND CARE |
| WHEELCHAIRS FOR KIDS | TARPON SPRINGS, FL | $2,000 | 2026 | CARE AND SERVICES |
| LYMPHOMA RESEARCH FOUND | NEW YORK, NY | $2,000 | 2026 | RESEARCH |
| EXCEL 26 AUTISM EMPOWERMENT | NEW PORT RICHEY, FL | $1,500 | 2026 | CARE AND SERVICING |
| LONG ISLAND TOY CENTER | FARMINGDALE, NY | $1,000 | 2026 | CARE AND SERVICING |
| UCF COLLEGE OF NURSING | ORLANDO, FL | $19,500 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| H LEE MOFFIT CANCER CENTER | TAMPA, FL | $8,000 | 2025 | RESEARCH |
| LYMPHOMA RESEARCH FOUND | NEW YORK, NY | $6,000 | 2025 | RESEARCH |
| GOOD SAMARITAN HEALTH CLINIC | NEW PORT RICHEY, FL | $5,000 | 2025 | CARE AND SERVICING |
| SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER | NEW YORK, NY | $4,500 | 2025 | RESEARCH |
| METROPOLITAN MINISTRIES | TAMPA, FL | $4,000 | 2025 | CARE AND SERVICING |
| THE ANGELUS | HUDSON, FL | $4,000 | 2025 | CARE AND SERVICING |
| FEEDING PASCO ELDERLY | SAN ANTONIO, FL | $4,000 | 2025 | CARE AND SERVICING |
| PASCO-HERNANDO STATE COLLEGE | DADE CITY, FL | $3,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| SERTOMA SPEECH & HEARING | NEW PORT RICHEY, FL | $3,000 | 2025 | RESEARCH AND CARE |
| ST JUDE'S CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | MEMPHIS, TN | $2,500 | 2025 | RESEARCH AND CARE |
| PREMIERE COMMUNITY HEALTH | DADE CITY, FL | $2,000 | 2025 | CARE AND SERVICING |
| SHRINER'S HEALTHCARE | TAMPA, FL | $2,000 | 2025 | RESEARCH AND CARE |
| AFIRE OF PASCO | ELFERS, FL | $2,000 | 2025 | CARE AND SERVICING |
| WHEELCHAIRS FOR KIDS | TARPON SPRINGS, FL | $2,000 | 2025 | CARE AND SERVICES |
| LIGHT HOUSE FOR THE BLIND | NEW PORT RICHEY, FL | $2,000 | 2025 | RESEARCH AND CARE |
| GREEK CHILDREN'S FUND | ELFERS, FL | $2,000 | 2025 | CARE AND SERVICING |
| LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY | RYE BROOK, NY | $1,000 | 2025 | RESEARCH |
| GBSCIPD | CONSHOCKEN, PA | $1,000 | 2025 | CARE AND SERVICING |
| UCF COLLEGE OF NURSING | ORLANDO, FL | $6,000 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY | RYE BROOK, NY | $5,000 | 2024 | RESEARCH |
| THE ANGELUS | HUDSON, FL | $5,000 | 2024 | CARE AND SERVICING |
| PASCO PEDIATRIC FOUNDATION | PORT RICHEY, FL | $4,000 | 2024 | CARE AND SERVICING |
| GOOD SAMARITAN HEALTH CLINIC | NEW PORT RICHEY, FL | $4,000 | 2024 | CARE AND SERVICING |
| H LEE MOFFIT CANCER CENTER | TAMPA, FL | $4,000 | 2024 | RESEARCH |
UCF COLLEGE OF NURSING
$7,500SCHOLARSHIP
THE ANGELUS
$7,000CARE AND SERVICING
RESEARCH AND CARE
FEEDING PASCO ELDERLY
$5,000CARE AND SERVICING
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MANTLE CELL LYMPHOMA
$3,500RESEARCH
MEALS ON WHEELS
$3,000CARE AND SERVICING
AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION
$3,000RESEARCH
ALZHEIMER'S FAMILY ORG
$3,000RESEARCH
SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER
$3,000RESEARCH
PASCO-HERNANDO STATE COLLEGE
$3,000SCHOLARSHIP
SERTOMA SPEECH & HEARING
$2,500RESEARCH AND CARE
AFIRE OF PASCO
$2,500CARE AND SERVICING
LIGHT HOUSE FOR THE BLIND
$2,500RESEARCH AND CARE
SUSAN G KOMAN FOUND
$2,000RESEARCH
EXCEL 26 AUTISM EMPOWERMENT
$1,500CARE AND SERVICING
LONG ISLAND TOY CENTER
$1,000CARE AND SERVICING
UCF COLLEGE OF NURSING
$19,500SCHOLARSHIP
H LEE MOFFIT CANCER CENTER
$8,000RESEARCH
SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER
$4,500RESEARCH
THE ANGELUS
$4,000CARE AND SERVICING
FEEDING PASCO ELDERLY
$4,000CARE AND SERVICING
PASCO-HERNANDO STATE COLLEGE
$3,000SCHOLARSHIP
SERTOMA SPEECH & HEARING
$3,000RESEARCH AND CARE
PREMIERE COMMUNITY HEALTH
$2,000CARE AND SERVICING
SHRINER'S HEALTHCARE
$2,000RESEARCH AND CARE
AFIRE OF PASCO
$2,000CARE AND SERVICING
LIGHT HOUSE FOR THE BLIND
$2,000RESEARCH AND CARE
GREEK CHILDREN'S FUND
$2,000CARE AND SERVICING
GBSCIPD
$1,000CARE AND SERVICING
UCF COLLEGE OF NURSING
$6,000SCHOLARSHIP
THE ANGELUS
$5,000CARE AND SERVICING
PASCO PEDIATRIC FOUNDATION
$4,000CARE AND SERVICING
H LEE MOFFIT CANCER CENTER
$4,000RESEARCH