Frank and Ruth Blair Foundation
Frank and Ruth Blair Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Long Beach, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $992K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $200K. Net investment income was $24K.
Frank and Ruth Blair Foundation at a glance
In short: Frank and Ruth Blair Foundation gave $200K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $200K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $200,000
- +393.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -80.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $200,000
- +2369.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200,000
- Total assets
- $992,046
- -4.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% 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 Frank and Ruth Blair Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was USC ($200K).
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 10 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Frank and Ruth Blair Foundation gives
- Giving grew 4855% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 367% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $4K (2021) to $200K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| USC Los Angeles, CA | Support for Educational Programs | $200,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $992,046 | $223,892 | $202,847 | $200,000 | 1 | $200,900 | $23,930 | $54,768 |
| 2023 | $1,043,639 | $21,668 | $42,261 | $40,500 | 5 | $40,500 | $21,668 | $52,313 |
| 2022 | $1,084,034 | $150,887 | $36,584 | $35,000 | 1 | $35,000 | $15,887 | $42,197 |
| 2021 | $773,338 | $111,421 | $6,273 | $4,036 | 2 | $4,036 | $11,408 | $33,019 |
| 2020 | $682,892 | $351,819 | $21,529 | $20,000 | 1 | — | $130 | $18,731 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Frank and Ruth Blair Foundation reported a distributable amount of $55K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Frank and Ruth Blair Foundation is led by Ruth Blair, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ruth Blair
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nancy Blair
CFO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Peter L. Blair
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert Blair
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Frank and Ruth Blair Foundation
How much does Frank and Ruth Blair Foundation give each year?
Frank and Ruth Blair Foundation gave $200K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $41K across 5 grants.
How large is Frank and Ruth Blair Foundation?
Frank and Ruth Blair Foundation reported $992K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $201K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $55K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Frank and Ruth Blair Foundation?
Frank and Ruth Blair Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Long Beach, CA. It holds $992K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Frank and Ruth Blair Foundation operate?
Frank and Ruth Blair Foundation has awarded grants in California, Florida.
What is Frank and Ruth Blair Foundation's EIN?
Frank and Ruth Blair Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1854529. 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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