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Robert Blair Foundation

Preselected recipients only Richmond, Virginia · EIN 541879517

Robert Blair Foundation is a private foundation in Richmond, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $46,684 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $36,291. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $8,200 the year before.

33% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$8,2006$43,863
2024$46,6845$0

How to apply

Robert Blair Foundation 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Ohio.

StateGrantsAmount
Ohio3$42,184
Virginia2$4,500

Grants paid in 2024

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Fidelity Charitable
Cincinnati, OH
Donor advised fund contribution$36,291
Fidelity Charitable
Cincinnati, OH
Donor advised fund contribution$3,229
Richmond Ballet
Richmond, VA
General funding$3,000
Fidelity Charitable
Cincinnati, OH
Donor advised fund contribution$2,664
St Stephens Episcopal Church
Richmond, VA
General funding$1,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Robert Blair Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Robert Blair Foundation give?

$46,684 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.

Who runs Robert Blair Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Margaret M Couch (Director/President), W Blair Farinholt (Director/Secretary) and Robert M Farinholt (Director/Treasurer).

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