Blanche Fischer Foundation
Blanche Fischer Foundation is a private foundation, based in Eugene, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $9K. Net investment income was $119K.
Blanche Fischer Foundation at a glance
In short: Blanche Fischer Foundation gave $9K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,276
- -81.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -87.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,031
- +40.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $999
- Total assets
- $2,031,127
- +3.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oregon (76% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Blanche Fischer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tom Gorman ($3K). Together the top 9 received $9K.
Grant Size Distribution
260 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 260 grants of 260 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Blanche Fischer Foundation gives
- Giving fell 76% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2024) to $51K (2023). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Gorman Springfield, OR | 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 Brookings, OR | 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 Brookings, OR | 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 Santa Ana, CA | 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 Springfield, OR | 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 Springfield, OR | 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 Phoenix, AZ | Charitable activities consist solely of giving money to or for disabled or physically handicapped people showingfinancial need in the state of Oregon. | $75 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,031,127 | $137,550 | $65,821 | $9,276 | 9 | $47,800 | $119,392 |
| 2023 | $1,958,107 | $52,240 | $112,762 | $50,690 | 69 | $95,800 | $30,366 |
| 2022 | $2,020,107 | $100,357 | $96,534 | $36,634 | 51 | $73,765 | $71,791 |
| 2021 | $2,016,220 | $246,086 | $99,494 | $38,978 | 61 | $73,898 | $220,270 |
| 2020 | $1,869,501 | $92,975 | $87,663 | $33,608 | 70 | — | $73,736 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Blanche Fischer Foundation is led by Kristin Fay Venus, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kristin Fay Venus
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
30 hrs/week
$4K (2023) → $27K (2024)
Melanie Carlone
President
Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Rasavage
Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Chesla
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelsey Heinonen
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Davidson Ruby
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Angela Burnett (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Susan Weiland (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Victoria Gardner (2021–2023) — Past Treasurer
- Former: David Wurtz (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Kim Davidson (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Michael Parker (2022–2023) — Past President
- Former: Dennis Weirich (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Cathy Sanders (2020) — Grant Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $27K, to Kristin Fay Venus (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Blanche Fischer Foundation
How much does Blanche Fischer Foundation give each year?
Blanche Fischer Foundation gave $9K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $51K across 69 grants.
What is Blanche Fischer Foundation's typical grant size?
Blanche Fischer Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $999, and its average grant was $1,031, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Blanche Fischer Foundation give grants?
Blanche Fischer Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Springfield, OR (3 grants) and Brookings, OR (2 grants).
Does Blanche Fischer Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Blanche Fischer Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Blanche Fischer Foundation's largest grantees?
Blanche Fischer Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Tom Gorman ($3,000), Charles Currie ($1,499) and Joan Levine ($1,117), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Blanche Fischer Foundation?
Blanche Fischer Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $138K.
What is Blanche Fischer Foundation's EIN?
Blanche Fischer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-0790099. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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