The Del James Blessinger Foundation was founded in 1988 by Del James Blessinger. Mr. Blessinger began the foundation with the sole purpose of providing ongoing support for the students.. The Del James Blessinger Foundation provides scholarships, grants and achievement awards annually. Donations to the Del James Blessinger Foundation can be made for student financial awards or for annual fund support. The award was established by the late Del James Blessinger in appreciation of an award he received. In the past 27 years, the foundation has awarded more than $530,000 to provide financial aid to students.