BLR Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
BLR Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $123,500 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $22,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$123,500
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$22,500
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2024 was up from $54,450 the year before.
41% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $54,450 | 11 | $858,712 |
| 2024 | $123,500 | 17 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
BLR Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What BLR Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 16 | $108,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pink Ribbon Girls | Unrestricted donation | $22,500 |
| Dakotas Legacy Foundation | Unrestricted donation | $15,000 |
| The Mahan Collection Foundation | Unrestricted donation | $15,000 |
| Interparish Ministry | Unrestricted donation | $10,000 |
| Madi's House | Unrestricted donation | $9,500 |
| Greyhound Athletic Boosters Club | Unrestricted donation | $8,000 |
| Anderson Athletic Booster Club | Unrestricted donation | $5,000 |
| Big Brother Big Sister of Greater Cincinnati | Unrestricted donation | $5,000 |
| Cincinnati Nature Center | Unrestricted donation | $5,000 |
| Dayton Hospice | Unrestricted donation | $5,000 |
| Friends of Turpin | Unrestricted donation | $5,000 |
| Little Miami Conservancy | Unrestricted donation | $5,000 |
| Shield Ohio | Unrestricted donation | $5,000 |
| Forest Hills Foundation for Education | Unrestricted donation | $5,000 |
| E A Eddie Robbins Memorial Fund Inc | Unrestricted donation | $2,500 |
| Turpin Booster Club | Unrestricted donation | $500 |
| House of Bread | Unrestricted donation | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Douglas Evans
- Reece Evans
- Toya Estes
Questions people ask
Does BLR Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does BLR Foundation Inc give?
$123,500 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs BLR Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Douglas Evans (President), Reece Evans (Secretary/Treasurer) and Toya Estes (Vice President).
What does BLR Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.