Blanche Fischer Foundation
Accepts applications
Blanche Fischer Foundation is a private foundation in Eugene, Oregon. In tax year 2024 it gave $9,276 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $999 and the largest $3,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$9,276
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$999
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$2.0 million
Giving in 2024 was down from $49,490 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $49,490 | 69 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $9,276 | 9 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Blanche Fischer Foundation PO Box 22411, Eugene, OR 97402 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (503) 858-9320, executivedirector@bff.org |
| What to submit | The blanche fischer foundation is a private, non-profit charitable institution founded in 1981 for the purpose of assisting persons who have a disability that challenges them physically and who have financial need. There are three criteria for consideration for a grant from the foundation: 1. You must be an Oregon resident. 2. You must have a disability of a physical nature. 3. You must demonstrate financial need. Applicants may apply for financial aid for education, special equipment or for such other purposes as the foundation finds appropriate. |
| Restrictions | Applicants must have disabilities of a physical noture and demonstrate financial need while residing in the state of Oregon |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Blanche Fischer Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Oregon. It also paid $1,194 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 5 | $7,008 |
| California | 1 | $999 |
| Arizona | 1 | $75 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Gorman | Charitable activities consist solely of giving money to or for disabled or physically handicapped people showingfinancial need in the state of oregon. | $3,000 |
| Charles Currie | Charitable activities consist solely of giving money to or for disabled or physically handicapped people showingfinancial need in the state of oregon. | $1,499 |
| Joan Levine | Charitable activities consist solely of giving money to or for disabled or physically handicapped people showingfinancial need in the state of oregon. | $1,117 |
| Sarah Phillips | Charitable activities consist solely of giving money to or for disabled or physically handicapped people showingfinancial need in the state of oregon. | $1,025 |
| Oscar Huera Fuentes | Charitable activities consist solely of giving money to or for disabled or physically handicapped people showingfinancial need in the state of oregon. | $999 |
| Connie Parsons | Charitable activities consist solely of giving money to or for disabled or physically handicapped people showingfinancial need in the state of oregon. | $959 |
| Hani Kassem | Charitable activities consist solely of giving money to or for disabled or physically handicapped people showingfinancial need in the state of oregon. | $433 |
| Richard Rudolph | Charitable activities consist solely of giving money to or for disabled or physically handicapped people showingfinancial need in the state of oregon. | $169 |
| R Pentz | Charitable activities consist solely of giving money to or for disabled or physically handicapped people showingfinancial need in the state of oregon. | $75 |
Officers and trustees
- Melanie Carlone
- Kim Davidson Ruby
- Kelly Chesla
- Kelsey Heinonen
- Cindy Rasavage
- Kristin Fay Venus
Questions people ask
Does Blanche Fischer Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Blanche Fischer Foundation give?
$9,276 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $999.
Who runs Blanche Fischer Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Melanie Carlone (President), Kim Davidson Ruby (Vice President), Kelly Chesla (Treasurer) and Kelsey Heinonen (Secretary) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Blanche Fischer Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly disability and international.